Driving Efficiency Through Automation in the Cloud

Cloud-native technology is increasingly important for SAP companies pursuing modern IT that emphasize a clean core and a cloud-first approach. Existing solutions may not be compatible with current SAP S/4HANA versions, including Public and Private Cloud models, making cloud-native solutions a necessity for a smooth transition and continued efficiency.

These organizations are pursuing more efficient solutions, often leveraging the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) to drive automation. As companies move to SAP S/4HANA they are seeking to overhaul outdated methods for accomplishing essential tasks within areas Accounts Payable and procurement.

Innovation in the Cloud

As companies seek to achieve these goals, many are turning to partners like xSuite, as it has recently expanded its core product xSuite Invoice with a completely new, cloud-native technology stack aimed at SAP user companies with a clean-core strategy.

xSuite helps companies improve efficiency by leveraging cloud and related technologies, providing them with compatibility and stability during SAP S/4HANA Migration. Its solutions support all SAP deployment models and provide seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA cloud environments, ensuring that invoice processing remains stable throughout the migration process.

xSuite provides comprehensive features and best practices for efficient, automated invoice processing, regardless of the chosen SAP deployment. It allows companies to gain access to modern, future-proof SAP certified workflows, ensuring compliance and reliability in their processes.

xSuite Invoice, including its cloud-native component on SAP BTP, focuses on automated invoice processing, which is crucial for maintaining a “clean core” SAP S/4HANA environment. AI-driven invoice processing through xSuite overhauls approval workflows, ensures vendor payment accuracy, and strengthens risk management.

For companies hoping to learn more about this solution and how it leverages SAP BTP, xSuite is hosting a webinar on April 17. xSuite’s Hanna Ballantine, Sales Engineer and Sanjeev Gupta, Senior Consultant SAP, will demonstrate the functional scope of the cloud solution on SAP BTP in a live demo, discuss the deployment scenarios and show how SAP BTP is an ideal launching pad for innovation.

Optimizing Procurement

Another essential area where xSuite is helping to streamline operations is in procurement. Its xSuite Procurement solution simplifies and accelerates the entire procurement process, starting from the purchase request and integrating seamlessly with ERP systems to standardize invoice handling. This includes automation of processes from application to purchase requisition to purchase order in SAP MM, including checking and release steps.

It also efficiently processes incoming order confirmations and delivery notes, allowing for flexible reactions to deviations and quicker posting of goods receipt in SAP. The software can integrate with existing SAP systems like SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA, ensuring standardized workflows and enhancing digital transformation in procurement Digital transformation tools like this can minimize human error, increase cost savings, and enhance financial control.

xSuite streamlines the entire procure-to-pay cycle, by infusing automation from purchase requisitions to purchase orders, leading to unprecedented efficiency in purchase requisition management and seamless invoice approvals and payment processing.

xSuite is also hosting a webinar on this topic. On April 24, Ballentine and Gupta will demonstrate how companies can use OCI catalogs and fully automate the procurement workflow while maintaining full transparency within SAP.

What This Means for SAPinsiders

Embrace the cloud. Cloud-native technology and seamless SAP integration to provide comprehensive solutions for digitizing, simplifying, and automating both procurement and accounts payable processes. This provides significant improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings for companies operating with SAP S/4HANA and other SAP environments.

Learn from the best. With emerging technologies like automation growing more popular, companies cannot afford to fall behind. Attending webinars like those from xSuite provides practical, hands-on examples of use cases and best practices so companies can hit the ground running and leverage their new SAP deployments.

Finding the balance between clean core and customization. Though the clean core strategy is a crucial underpinning of SAP S/4HANA, companies still want some level of customization to meet their unique needs. Companies can leverage SAP BTP to connect to SAP S/4HANA in various deployment models, giving them the best of both worlds.

Live Webinar: April 17 at 10AM EST – Next stop: Clean Core! Get to Know the xSuite Cloud Solution for AP automation on SAP BTP

Live Webinar: April 24 at 10AM EST – Digitize, Simplify and Automate Procurement Processes in SAP S/4HANA – with xSuite Procurement!