Here’s the detailed flow:
Publisher generates an order using the code → Order conversion gets updated on DCMnetwork → Conversion Report shows the Publisher payout with each conversion → Conversion status remains pending until the merchant approves the order upon the time of monthly validation → Depending upon merchant approves/rejects the order, publisher payout is added to publisher’s pending payment balance.
Publisher is paid next payment cycled. Feel free to go through Affiliate Payment FAQs