Whether SAP ERP (ECC 6.0) or SAP S/4HANA – the E-invoicing obligation This applies to both systems. Many companies are in the middle of or planning an S/4HANA migration. GOpus® eInvoice It works identically on both platforms – and guides you seamlessly through the transition.
The starting point: Two SAP worlds, one obligation
SAP has extended mainstream support for ECC 6.0 until 2027 (extended maintenance until 2030). At the same time, more and more companies are migrating to S/4HANA. But no matter where you stand: e-invoicing requirements won't wait for your migration. You need a solution that... now works – and even after migration.
SAP ERP (ECC 6.0)
- Classic SAP architecture
- Proven transactions (VF01, MIRO, FB60)
- Maintenance until 2027/2030
- GOpus® eInvoice: Fully supported
SAP S/4HANA
- New database (HANA) & UI (Fiori)
- Simplified Data Model (ACDOCA)
- SAP's strategic platform
- GOpus® eInvoice: Fully supported
Functional comparison: GOpus® eInvoice on ERP vs. S/4HANA
| function | SAP ERP | SAP S/4HANA |
|---|---|---|
| Outgoing invoice | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invoice receipt | ✓ | ✓ |
| ZUGFeRD / XRechnung | ✓ | ✓ |
| Peppol network | ✓ | ✓ |
| Receiver mapping | ✓ | ✓ |
| EN-16931 validation | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAP modules (FI, SD, MM, RE/FX) | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAP Fiori Integration | – | ✓ |
| Migration: Configuration transferable | ✓ Receiver mapping and profiles are transferred 1:1 | |
Key message: GOpus® eInvoice offers the same functionality on SAP ERP and S/4HANA. Only the SAP Fiori integration is exclusive to S/4HANA. All configurations (recipient mapping, processing profiles, format rules) are transferred 1:1 during migration.
E-invoicing on SAP ERP: Here's how it works
GOpus® eInvoice is installed as a native SAP add-on and utilizes the existing SAP ERP infrastructure. Outgoing invoice and Invoice receipt They run via proven SAP transactions – users work in their familiar environment.
Output via SAP print program
GOpus® integrates into the SAP output process (message control). The e-invoice format is automatically generated during invoice output.
Input via processing profile
Incoming e-invoices are automatically validated and fed to the SAP transactions MIRO (MM) or FB60 (FI) via configurable profiles.
No ABAP customizing required
The entire configuration is done via customizing tables – without Z-development, without modifications to the SAP standard.
E-invoicing on SAP S/4HANA: Additional benefits
With S/4HANA, you benefit from additional possibilities offered by the new data model and the Fiori interface:
SAP Fiori Dashboard
Modern dashboard for an overview of all incoming and outgoing e-invoices – status tracking, error analysis and real-time evaluations.
Simplified data model
The new Universal Journal (ACDOCA) enables faster evaluations and a more direct assignment of e-invoice data to accounting documents.
Output Management 2.0
GOpus® eInvoice uses modern output management on S/4HANA – more flexible than classic message control and with native cloud support.
Migration: From ERP to S/4HANA with GOpus®
One of the biggest advantages of GOpus® eInvoice: Migration to S/4HANA requires no new implementation the e-invoicing solution. Your existing configuration will be retained:
All customer/vendor mappings (format + channel) will be migrated automatically.
Profiles for invoice receipt (assignment rules, validation, workflow) are retained.
All configured format rules (ZUGFeRD profiles, XRechnung versions, country-specific formats) are adopted.
Peppol IDs, access point connection and network configuration remain unchanged.
Setting up e-invoicing in your SAP system?
Whether SAP ERP or S/4HANA – our experts will implement GOpus® eInvoice precisely for your system and support you during the migration.
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