The vast majority of publishers of Partner Dematerialization Platforms (PDP) do not offer standard solutions for interfacing with ERP and other management solutions. They leave it up to customers and their partners to set up and maintain the flows exchanged between these solutions and PDPs, which can be tedious, costly and complex to maintain and upgrade.
A2C (Applium Cloud Connector) is the standard connector offered to SAP customers. Combined with the Generix PDP distributed by Applium, it forms the GenerixByApplium offer, dedicated to SAP customers.
A2C acts as a hub in SAP for exchanges with the various e-invoicing players, simplifying the interfacing of PDPs with SAP ECC6 and SAP S/4HANA solutions (On Premise and RISE). With A2C, you benefit from a centralized SAP view of customer and supplier invoice flows, while enjoying a high degree of independence from PDPs (you can have several PDPs, and change them more easily).
A2C has been used for several years by a number of SAP customers for exchanges with Chorus Pro. Its technology (ABAP and IDocs) makes it a robust and easy-to-maintain solution.
The A2C connector is an ‘Add-on’ developed in ABAP that integrates 100% into an SAP ECC6 (from EHP6) or S/4HANA (On Premise or Private Cloud) system:
- It manages electronic invoicing linked to SAP documents,
- Tracking is done directly in SAP, without having to connect to external systems,
- It interfaces via API with external PDPs such as Chorus-Pro and Generix (and any other PDP on the market).
The A2C connector enables you to supervise electronic invoice flows from SAP.
A2C synchronizes with PDP to update the invoice list and processing reports.
Main dashboard :
Invoice details :
- A2C downloads supplier invoices from the PDP to feed SAP,
- Supplier invoices are downloaded in UBL format and made available to SAP in IDoc format.
- Functional modules enable document status to be modified (e.g. payment)
- A2C transmits customer invoices issued by SAP to PDP
- Customer invoices are processed on the basis of IDoc output correspondence,
- They are deposited on the PDP in UBL format, and their progress is periodically checked by scheduled task.
- A2C transmits to the PDP the billing data expected by the administration (e-reporting).
- The data comes from periodic consolidation programs
A2C key features :
A2C also includes cross-functional functions:
- It can store attachments if a content server such as Archive-Link or DMS is present,
- Retention mechanisms protect data in the event of disconnection or network failure,
- Three dashboards are available for operational monitoring and any manual interventions required
Native integration with OpenText dematerialization and archiving solutions.
A2C connector works natively with OpenText solutions
- If the SAP Invoice Management by OpenText (VIM) solution is installed on SAP:
- VIM can exploit the IDoc INVOIC02 through the EDI channel,
- VIM can be configured to send the collected states (Reject / Suspension / Recycling request) to the A2C connector.
- If the SAP Document Access by OpenText solution is installed:
- Images (main PDF and other attachments) can be archived in Document Access linked to the invoice
Testimonial USF Mag 2022
Read the customer testimonial from Régie des Transports Métropolitains following the implementation of the A2C connector with Chorus.
Frequently asked questions: Applium answers you!
Who is affected?
The reform applies to all companies established in France and subject to VAT, whether or not they are liable for VAT. However, there are certain exceptions, such as taxable persons who carry out exclusively exempt operations as defined in articles 261 to 261 E of the CGI (health, education, etc.).
What is the impact on invoicing for my French and foreign customers?
The reform contains two complementary obligations:
- e-invoicing, if your business partner is also subject to VAT and established in France,
- e-reporting, the obligation to transmit transaction data (e-reporting) if your business partner is a foreign company or an individual customer.
Does this reform mean the end of the ” paper ” invoice?
- Yes, for exchanges between French companies, paper invoicing is prohibited.
- No, for exchanges with foreign companies or end customers.
Paper” invoicing is prohibited when the issuer and recipient of the invoice are subject to VAT and established in France. Direct transfer of the invoice between sender and recipient is also prohibited.
A2C in the UGAP multi-publisher catalog:
UGAP (Union des Groupements d’Achats Publics) is a central public purchasing body in France, created in 1985 and reporting to the Ministry of National Education, Youth and Sports. Its role is to simplify and optimize public purchasing by centralizing procedures for various public bodies, such as local authorities and hospitals. UGAP facilitates access to advantageous purchasing conditions, while ensuring compliance with current regulations.
A2C is now available in the UGAP catalog.
