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SAP Ariba Invoice Management Solution Demo
This is a short overview of the SAP Ariba Invoicing solution. It will review the invoice-to-pay process and highlight three key benefits of the Ariba Invoice Management solution.
This is a short overview of the SAP Ariba Invoicing solution. It will review the invoice-to-pay process and highlight three key benefits of the Ariba Invoice Management solution.
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Introduction

SAP Ariba supports all procurement aspects, focusing on e-invoicing and touchless processes, accelerating cloud adoption, and full procure-to-pay suites.

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Invoicing Experience

Provides an intuitive, integrated, and seamless invoicing process, minimizing errors with efficient reconciliation. Invoices are captured digitally via the network.

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Invoice Capture Methods

Suppliers can flip purchase orders into invoices through:

  • Web interface
  • Mobile apps
  • Email PDFs

Larger suppliers use ERP integration for automation.

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Smart Invoicing Rules

Applies smart rules to all invoices, ensuring a high rate of touchless invoicing, minimizing manual interventions and errors.

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Configurable Dashboards

Dashboards offer personalized views based on user roles. Managers can see:

  • Accruals
  • Invoice aging reports
  • Workload of AP processors
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Invoice Details and Collaboration

Users view invoice details, including purchase order matching and original invoice images. Supports internal and external collaboration with message threads.

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<h4>Handling Non-PO Invoices</h4> <p>Non-PO invoices require additional workflow for account coding and approvals. Integrates with ERP for <strong>intuitive coding</strong>.</p>

Handling Non-PO Invoices

Non-PO invoices require additional workflow for account coding and approvals. Integrates with ERP for intuitive coding.

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Dynamic Workflow Engine

Automates approvals based on criteria like user hierarchy and approval limits. Notifications are sent via email and web interface.

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Supplier Collaboration

SAP Ariba connects millions of companies globally, creating a digital marketplace. Suppliers can manage invoicing, view order details, confirmations, and shipment notices from one place.

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PO Flips for Suppliers

Suppliers can perform PO flips to create electronic invoices based on purchase order data. Smart invoicing rules prevent errors like duplicate invoice numbers and incorrect data entries.

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<h4>Exception-Free Invoicing</h4> <p>Creating invoices through the SAP Business Network ensures exception-free invoices. This results in timely payments and reduced workload for both suppliers and customers.</p>

Exception-Free Invoicing

Creating invoices through the SAP Business Network ensures exception-free invoices. This results in timely payments and reduced workload for both suppliers and customers.

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Supplier Payment Details

Suppliers receive remittance and scheduled payment details, eliminating the need to inquire about payment statuses.

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Early Payment Discounts

Integrated capabilities allow buyers and suppliers to collaborate on early payment discounts, improving working capital management for both parties.

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Managing Exceptions

Electronic invoicing reduces payment errors. Exceptions are efficiently managed through automated workflows, routing invoices to work queues based on criteria like type and priority.

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Exception Resolution

AP processors can clear exceptions, refer to specialists, or reject invoices back to suppliers. All actions are logged, ensuring quick and accurate resolution of invoice exceptions.

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Final Overview

SAP Ariba automates reconciliation and approval processes, addressing challenges in invoice receipt, processing, and payment. Provides an integrated solution for indirect purchasing.

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Further Information

For more details on SAP Ariba Invoice Management, visit here.