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# Spend transaction software classification skill - Triggers and Inputs

# Spend transaction software classification skill - Triggers and Inputs {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated November 5, 2026  
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Configure the triggers and inputs to determine how and when a skill is used. An input identifies the data that is used for a skill, such as the table and fields that are used to classify spend transactions. A trigger initiates an action, such as when the system classifies spend transactions.

## Triggers for the Spend transaction software classification skill {#spend-txn-classification-triggers-inputs__triggers_section}

The following table lists the trigger for the Spend transaction software classification skill.{#spend-txn-classification-triggers-inputs__table_triggers_stcs__entry__2}

| Trigger | Description |
|-|-|
| Auto-triggered | The skill classifies spend transactions as part of the spend transaction import pipeline through the SAM - Label Spend Transactions scheduled job. The job processes batches of transactions that haven't yet been classified. |
[Table 1. Triggers for the Spend transaction software classification skill]

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## Inputs for the Spend transaction software classification skill {#spend-txn-classification-triggers-inputs__inputs_section}

The following table lists the input for the Spend transaction software classification skill.{#spend-txn-classification-triggers-inputs__table_inputs_stcs__entry__2}

| Input | Description |
|-|-|
| Software Spend Transactions \[sam_spend_transaction\] | The skill reads the vendor name, transaction description, and GL account fields from imported spend transaction records. |
[Table 2. Inputs for the Spend transaction software classification skill]

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