Feature SINV-9541: Import cXML invoices to SAP Ariba Procurement solutions was included in the SAP Ariba 2005 (Q2 2020) release. The documentation needed the following corrections.

Note: The updated topics are in the Invoicing data import and administration guide. The release guide will not be updated.

Invoice submission method

The documentation said that the invoice submission method for imported invoices was Post. That is incorrect.

The correct value is: cXML

Now, the following topic in the Invoicing data import and administration guide has been updated with the correct information:

Invoice submission method for importing external cXML invoices

Credentials for multi-ERP configurations

The credential information didn't include information about business application system IDs used in multi-ERP environments.

Now, the following topic in the Invoicing data import and administration guide has been updated with this information. Other relevant topics and examples have also been updated.

cXML invoice header for importing external invoices to SAP Ariba Procurement solutions

Action required

Use cXML as the invoiceSubmissionMethod value when importing cXML invoices.

When importing cXML invoices into a child site, include the business application system ID in the credentials, as stated in the documentation.

Invoicing
Purchasing