EDI Integration: Exchange Orders and Invoices Auto­mati­cally

Costs depend on how many trading partners and message types are connected and which interfaces your ERP offers. A connection to one partner with a few message types can start in the Starter package from €2,500, while several partners with orders, advance shipping notices and invoices are more likely in the Professional package from €8,000. Ongoing fees of an EDI service provider may come on top and are billed directly by that provider. You will receive the exact quote after the free initial consultation.

The development itself is often the smaller part. What matters is the test phase with your trading partner, whose duration also depends on the partner's processes. After reviewing the interface specification, we give you a realistic timeframe for development and partner testing.

The interface specification – often also called an EDI manual or implementation guide – defines which message types, fields and codes your trading partner expects. It is the most important basis for the mapping. It's best to send us this document as early as the initial consultation.

Yes. SAP usually processes EDI messages via IDocs; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers programming interfaces through which orders and documents can be exchanged. We check case by case which route is the most stable for your system and, if needed, coordinate with your ERP partner.

Not necessarily. With many trading partners using different formats, a service provider is often more economical because it handles connections and format conversions centrally. With a few fixed partners, a direct connection via AS2 or SFTP may be enough – we'll work through both options with you.

Under certain conditions, EDI procedures can meet the requirements for an e-invoice, and special rules also apply during transition periods. Please clarify with your tax advisor whether your procedure qualifies – technically, we implement the outcome. This note does not replace tax advice.