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What does 'Transactions matched exactly using Amount and Date' mean?

Last updated on May 18, 2026

Short Answer: It means the system matched the VAT and book transactions because their Amount and Date fields exactly matched this is shown in the 'Match basis' area.

PreRequisites

  1. Open the 'Matched transaction details' panel where 'Match basis' is shown.

Steps

  1. Open a matched transaction so the 'Matched transaction details' panel is visible.
    The panel displays the tables and a 'Match basis' area.

  2. Read the message shown in the 'Match basis' area.
    You see the text 'Transactions matched exactly using Amount and Date.'

Troubleshooting

  1. No 'Match basis' message is shown for a matched record.
    LikelyCause: The panel didn't fully load or a different matching rule applied.
    Action: Refresh the panel by re-selecting the row; if the issue persists, check other matched rows to compare match messages.

Note: The exact match message appears in the 'Match basis' area at the bottom of the details panel.