Peppol (Pan-European Public Procurement OnLine) is the leading network for the international exchange of e-invoices. Already mandatory in many EU countries, Peppol is also gaining increasing importance in Germany. GOpus® eInvoice Use the Peppol network directly from your SAP system – without middleware, without additional portals.
What is Peppol?
Peppol is a standardized network for the electronic exchange of business documents – primarily e-invoices. It works similarly to email: Each participant has a Peppol-ID, through which he can send and receive invoices. Shipping is handled via certified Access Points – the Peppol equivalent of an email provider.
The 4-corner model from Peppol
Create e-invoices in SAP
GOpus® sends via Peppol
Receiver AP forwards
Receives e-invoice automatically
→ The entire exchange is encrypted, authenticated and standardized (Peppol BIS 3.0 / EN 16931)
Advantages of Peppol for SAP users
🌐 Internationally standardized
One network, one format (Peppol BIS 3.0), one protocol – instead of bilateral agreements with each trading partner individually.
🔒 Secure & authenticated
Each participant is authenticated via certificates. Invoices cannot be sent to the wrong recipients – unlike with email.
⚡ Automatic & fast
No manual downloads, no portal logins. Invoices are delivered directly to the recipient's SAP system.
📈 Future-proof
The EU actively promotes Peppol as infrastructure for the European single market. In many countries, Peppol is already mandatory for B2G.
GOpus® eInvoice as Peppol Access Point
GOpus® eInvoice connects your SAP system directly to the Peppol network. You don't need a separate Peppol provider or external middleware. The entire process runs within SAP.
The Peppol participant ID (e.g. 0204:DE123456789) is maintained directly in the SAP business partner master record.
The SAP invoice is automatically converted to the Peppol BIS 3.0 (UBL 2.1) format and validated against EN 16931.
GOpus® eInvoice transmits the e-invoice encrypted to the recipient's access point. The delivery status is logged in SAP.
Incoming Peppol invoices are automatically imported into SAP, validated, and processed. Invoice receipt workflow supplied.
Peppol in Europe: Where is it already mandatory?
Peppol is spreading rapidly. In many countries, its use for exchanging invoices with public sector clients (B2G) is already mandatory:
| country | B2G | B2B | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | ✓ Mandatory | Recommended | Increasing prevalence due to mandatory e-invoicing |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | ✓ Mandatory | ✓ from 2026 | Peppol is the standard for B2B |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | ✓ Mandatory | ✓ Mandatory | Pioneer in Peppol use |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | ✓ Mandatory | Recommended | Peppol is also used outside of Europe |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | ✓ Mandatory | Recommended | InvoiceNow is based on Peppol |
A complete overview of all E-invoicing regulations by country You can find it on our topic page.
Setting up Peppol for your SAP system?
Our SAP experts will show you how GOpus® eInvoice connects your SAP system directly to the Peppol network – for sending and receiving.
Request Peppol consultationFrequently asked questions about Peppol
What is a Peppol ID and how do I get one?
0204:DE123456789Registration is done via a certified Peppol Access Point – GOpus® handles this process for you.
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