Your client is on Cost+ pricing and has configured manual payouts. Which report will they be unable to use?

In a Cost+ pricing model, the client typically bases their pricing on both the cost of goods sold and a markup, which influences how they manage payouts. The configuration of manual payouts means that the business is handling its payouts to sellers or partners in a way that differs from automatic systems.

The Payout Reconciliation Report specifically focuses on comparing payout amounts to what was expected or generated through transactions. This report relies heavily on automated payout data, which is not available when manual payouts are utilized. Since manual payouts detach the data from a systematic process, this report cannot accurately reconcile or provide insights based on the transactions processed within the Cost+ pricing structure.

In contrast, the other reports, such as the Transaction Activity Report or the Fee Summary Report, revolve around transactional data and fees incurred, which remain accessible even when manual payouts are in effect. They serve different purposes and do not rely on the automatic tracking of payouts, allowing their use despite the client's manual payout setup. Therefore, the inability to utilize the Payout Reconciliation Report highlights the limitations introduced by manual payout configurations in the Cost+ pricing strategy.