SAP provides comprehensive German e-invoicing support through SAP Document Compliance.
Setup Guide
Enable Document Compliance
Activate SAP Document Compliance for your country-specific e-invoicing requirements.
Configure Output Format
Set up the required e-invoice format (XRechnung, Peppol BIS, etc.) in output determination.
Connect to Network
Configure connection to Peppol or other required networks via SAP or partner solutions.
Validate and Test
Run validation tests with sample invoices before production deployment.
Common Issues & Solutions
Format validation errors
Solution: Use SAP's built-in validation to identify and fix schema compliance issues.
Missing buyer reference
Solution: Ensure the customer master data includes the Peppol ID or Leitweg-ID for routing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which SAP solutions support e-invoicing?
SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business One, and SAP Business ByDesign all support e-invoicing with appropriate configuration.
Other ERP Guides for Germany
Need Help with Germany E-Invoicing?
Use our Obligation Finder to get a personalized compliance checklist, or validate your e-invoices for free.