FBDI "Payables Payment Request Import" – Control Over Validation Status

Hello,

We are currently implementing an interface using the FBDI process "Payables Payment Request Import".
We have observed that, upon import into Oracle Payables, the payment requests are automatically assigned the "Validated" status.

However, we are seeking greater flexibility — specifically, the ability to import these requests with a "Not Validated" status. The intention is to apply holds on selected payment requests to prevent a direct payment execution on few payment requests.

While we have considered leveraging the Invoice Approval Workflow, the client would prefer to avoid such a complex mechanism. The volume of payment requests requiring this level of control is very limited, making the adoption of the full AP Invoice Approval Workflow unnecessarily burdensome.