---
title: "Release retention"
slug: "release-retention"
tags: ["Task", "Project Control Suite", "PCS"]
updated: 2026-03-20T08:52:33Z
published: 2026-03-20T17:45:57Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/release-retention"
---

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# Release retention

If applicable, retentions are calculated automatically based on the retention terms that are linked to the project contract.

If you post a progress bill, automatically a record is created for the project in the **Request retained amount**.

You can create an invoice proposal for retained amounts.

### Steps

1. Go to **Project management and accounting** > **Projects** > **All projects**.
2. In the list, find and select the desired record.
3. If required, you can change the retained amount to be released.

Click **Request retained amount**.
4. Select one or more lines.

Select the **Select** check box.
5. Click **Create invoice proposal**.
6. Click **Post**.
7. Click **OK**.
8. Click **OK**.
9. Close the page.
10. Close the page.
11. Go to **Default dashboard**.

> [!NOTE]
> **Notes**
> 
> To inquire the customer retained payments for each project, on the **Control** tab, in the **Retention** group, click **Customer retained payments**.
> 
> To request the retained amount, you need a posted invoice proposal with a retention amount on the project contract or on the customer.