SAP Labs Procurement Invoice Automation
Automated Multi-Source Invoice Processing
Developed S/4 HANA Gateway Services for integration, supporting Accounts Payable operations with automated invoice and PDF document sharing across systems including BrightFlag and American Express.
The Challenge
SAP Labs procurement needed seamless invoice processing across multiple vendor systems including BrightFlag and American Express, with secure document handling and automated validation workflows.
The Solution
Visionblox developed integration flows using CPI/HCI:
• BrightFlag Invoice to S/4 HANA via IDOC adapter • XSLT transformation for status updates • American Express invoice integration via sFTP with SSH Key authentication • oData services for binary data streaming to SAP Backend
Implementation
Integration built over 12 months:
**Phase 1: Core Integration** • S/4 HANA Gateway Services • IDOC adapter configuration • Security setup
**Phase 2: Vendor Integration** • BrightFlag connection • American Express sFTP • Document processing
**Phase 3: Automation** • Workflow automation • Status synchronization
Results
Procurement automation achieved:
**Process Improvement** • Automated multi-source invoice flow • Secure SSH authentication • Real-time status updates
**Vendor Unification** • BrightFlag and AmEx integrated • Consistent document handling
“Invoice processing that used to take days now happens automatically. The integration is robust and reliable.”