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Eliminate manual data entry and manage complex budgets for your institution with the Request + Encumbrance Connector by IData Inc. The Request + Encumbrance Connector is a fully automated, bi-directional integration between SAP Concur and Ellucian Banner and Colleague Financial Systems for Higher Education institutions. HOW IT WORKS The Request + Encumbrance Connector loads expenses from Concur Expense to Ellucian Banner or Ellucian Colleague through accounts payable and provides data validation, error handling, and ongoing monitoring. The Connector also processes invoices and credit memos, then posts them to the general ledger. KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS • Ensures data quality via the elimination of manual data entry • Supported and maintained solution, continuously developed to keep pace with system changes • Pre-built connectors leverage the existing business logic in your AP/Finance system • Manages the complexity of multiple budget line allocations • Supports employee reimbursements, cash advances, corporate credit card and/or travel card expenses, as well as direct pay vendors • Real-time budget checking and encumbrance creation • Provides support for canceling, closing, and liquidating encumbrances • Supports future and current fiscal year management • Automates the load of user and accounting code data from Ellucian Financial Systems to Concur Expense • Includes migration of the connector to the Ellucian Ethos financial system (when available) • Proactive ongoing support, maintenance, and enhancements • Configurable to align with institution business policies Click Connect or submit a request for more information on the Request + Encumbrance Connector to get started.