Mailcenter Add-on

SAP E-Invoice

Are you worried about the e-invoicing obligation from 2025?

We have the solution:

Email E-Invoice Center

  • Easy creation of e-invoices (XRechnung and ZUGFeRD) directly in SAP
  • Receiving and processing e-invoices
  • SAP integrated solution
  • Low effort required for configuration
  • Flexible framework allows the implementation of further standards

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Secure creation and transmission of e-invoices in XRechnung and ZUGFeRD format

SAP E-Invoice – Companies in Germany need software that supports the processing of e-invoices. This results from several factors that drive digital transformation and increased efficiency in everyday business.

First, the legal component plays a crucial role. From 2025, German companies will be obliged to create and receive e-invoices in accordance with EU Directive 2014/55/EU. The implementation of software solutions therefore becomes essential to meet the legal requirements.

Secondly, the use of e-invoices increases efficiency and reduces costs. Manual invoice processing is time-consuming and error-prone. Automated e-invoice processing systems minimize human error, speed up the invoicing process, and significantly reduce administrative costs.

Third, the software contributes to sustainability. The absence of paper reduces the ecological footprint and supports the sustainability goals of many companies.

Finally, the integration of e-invoicing software promotes the digitization and networking of business processes. This enables seamless collaboration with partners and suppliers, improves data quality, and provides valuable insights for strategic decisions. Overall, e-invoice processing will become indispensable for German companies in the coming years in order to remain competitive and legally compliant.

The SAP solution for electronic data interchange

With MailCenter, you can easily create and receive electronic invoices in the system. All you have to do is add our extension to your SAP system and configure it briefly. If you want to use ZUGFeRD, you also need an invoice template in ADOBE Forms. If you are looking for an easy way to implement electronic invoicing in ECC or S4/HANA, our MailCenter software is the right solution for you.

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Wolfgang Scheffler, SAP Senior Consultant Logistics/Accounting (Project Management) | Duisburger Versorgungs- und Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH

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Application Example – Sending and Receiving E-Invoices in SAP

Sending e-invoices from SAP

Screenshot of MailCenter repeat processing with invoice and message details from different companies.

View MailCenter XRechnung and ZUGFeRD invoices in dispatch

Invoice receipt cockpit

Screenshot of the invoice receipt cockpit interface with invoice details, supplier names and order data.

E-invoice receipt

Examples – What do e-invoices look like?

SAP Xrechnung XML Example

Example – SAP XRechnung

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Example – SAP ZUGFeRD Invoice

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FAQ – MailCenter E-Invoice – the SAP solution for the exchange of electronic invoices

An e-invoice (electronic invoice) is a digital invoice that is created, sent and received in a structured electronic format. It contains the same information as a paper invoice, but is transmitted and processed electronically to automate and streamline the exchange of invoice information.

An e-invoice is created in a structured data format, such as XML or EDIFACT, and sent to the recipient via electronic channels. The recipient can automatically read and process the invoice into their system. This process minimizes manual intervention, reduces errors, speeds up processing, and enables seamless integration with accounting and ERP systems.

The terms e-invoice, XRechnung and ZUGFeRD refer to different formats for electronic invoices. Here is a brief description of the differences:

E-invoice (electronic invoice)

  • General term for electronic invoices.
  • Formats: PDF, XML, etc.
  • Goal: Digitization and automation of the invoicing process.

XRechnung

  • Specific XML-based format in Germany.
  • Meets the EN 16931 standard.
  • Use: Public sector, implementation of EU Directive 2014/55/EU.

ZUGFeRD

  • Hybrid format with PDF/A-3 and embedded XML data.
  • Human- and machine-readable.
  • Profiles: BASIC, COMFORT, EXTENDED.
  • Usage: B2B and B2G.

In summary: E-invoice is the generic term, XRechnung is the format for the public sector, ZUGFeRD is a hybrid format.

Functions for sending

  • Creation of e-invoices (EN 16931) in the XRechnung and ZUGFeRD formats directly in SAP according to the respectively valid version. Use of XML standards CII (for ZUGFeRD) and UBL (for XRechnung).
  • Visualization, overview and control in the MailCenter Cockpit with display of recipients, attachments and additional texts
  • Sending e-invoices to the respective recipients
  • Archiving of original e-invoices with data carriers (e-mails) and attachments

Functions of Invoice Receipt

  • Receipt of e-invoices (EN 16931) in XRechnung and ZUGFeRD directly in SAP via various channels
  • Overview of incoming invoices in the MailCenter Invoice Receipt Cockpit with status management
  • Visualization as HTML, XML or PDF
  • Validation (optional) of incoming e-invoices
  • Archiving of e-invoices with data carriers (e-mails) and attachments
  • Release (optional) via configurable release processes
  • Posting of incoming invoices manually or automatically in SAP

Highlights

  • Digitization and automation of the invoicing process
  • Easy creation of e-invoices (XRechnung and ZUGFeRD)
  • Receiving and processing e-invoices
  • Meets the EN 16931 standard
  • Use for B2B and B2G

Easy to use

  • Simple, user-friendly handling
  • User satisfaction

Easy implementation

  • Short introduction time, modification-free and releaseable
  • No additional hardware or software required

Product versions from:

  • EHP2 FOR SAP ERP 6.0
  • SAP ERP 6.0
  • SAP NETWEAVER 7.0 (SAP enhancement package 2 for SAP NetWeaver 7.0)

Software component versions from:

  • MailCenter from version 32.010 || 20-11 (11/2020)
  • ZUGFeRD
    – SAP Product Version from SAP NETWEAVER 7.31 SP26
    – Adobe Server NW750 ADS SP-5

For SAP ECC as well as for S/4HANA (from SAP S/4HANA ON-PREMISE 1511) and S/4HANA private cloud

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