Would you like to find out more?
We are happy to support you in implementing your e-invoicing strategy - whether with SAP DRC or with our abat E-Invoicing Cockpit. We will show you how to make your e-invoicing processes simple and future-proof.
The abat E-Invoicing Monitor - the smart alternative to SAP DRC
Since January 2025, German companies in the B2B sector must be able to receive e-invoices. From 2027, sending will also gradually become mandatory. Further details on the legal requirements can be found here.
It is therefore no wonder that many companies are currently looking for suitable tools and experienced implementation partners.
With Document and Reporting Compliance (DRC), SAP offers a comprehensive solution for managing electronic documents - however, this requires a license and incurs costs depending on the number of invoices sent and received.
This can quickly become a challenge, especially for small and medium-sized companies.
Our solution: The abat E-Invoicing Cockpit
We have developed the abat E-Invoicing Cockpit - a lean solution for managing and sending electronic invoices directly from SAP - to offer companies a cost-effective alternative that is also close to the standard.
This is a "light" version of the familiar SAP eDocument cockpit. Invoices in XRechnung and ZUGFeRD formats are sent easily by email - without an additional cloud service and without a PEPPOL connection.
How our e-invoicing cockpit works
In terms of technology, our cockpit is based on the familiar SAP modules and standard customizing. This means
- Invoices are generated from the SD module - as in the SAP standard
- E-invoices are created automatically in the background using SAP AIF
- Before sending, a preview of the XML file and - with ZUGFeRD - also of the PDF is possible
- Electronic invoices are sent to the customer by e-mail using message control (also possible in the background).
- A jump to the underlying SAP documents and the reversal of eDocuments is also integrated
- Extensions to the XML structure (e.g. for additional fields such as EAN numbers or billing texts) are possible
SAP DRC vs. abat Cockpit - the most important differences
Compared to the SAP DRC solution, we deliberately focus on a simplified shipping process: While SAP DRC X invoices are sent exclusively via the PEPPOL web service and ZUGFeRD invoices are sent by email, our solution always sends them by email - for both formats. This reduces complexity and license costs - without sacrificing SAP standards.
Your advantages at a glance
Our e-invoicing solution offers you:
- A cost-effective alternative to the SAP standard cockpit - without ongoing license costs
- Shorter project duration compared to the implementation of SAP DRC
- Simplification of dispatch - XRechnung and ZUGFeRD are both sent by e-mail
- A solution based on standard SAP modules
FAQs
1. What is the abat E-Invoicing Cockpit?
abat's own Cockpit is a "light" version of the eDocument Cockpit supplied by SAP. Invoices can be sent in XRechnung and ZUGFeRD formats without any license costs. As the SAP modules are used, a solution close to the standard is guaranteed.
2. Who is the abat E-Invoicing Cockpit suitable for?
3. How are the e-invoices sent?
4. What advantages does the solution offer over SAP DRC?
5. Can additional fields be added to the e-bill?
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