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Getting Started

Explore the platform and discover what your user profile is.

Understanding SAP Business Network:
SAP Business Network is a digital platform that connects businesses, allowing them to collaborate, trade, and manage their operations efficiently.

Learn to identify your account type:
Your account type on SAP Business Network determines your role and privileges within the platform.
Different accounts are based on your relationship with SAP and your business needs.

Learn how to get started with a new or existing account:
If you're new to SAP Business Network, you can sign up for an account by providing the necessary information about your business. For existing users, logging into your account gives you access to your dashboard, where you can manage transactions, view analytics, and communicate with other network members.

 

Welcome to SAP Business Network for Suppliers

SAP Business Network is a virtual marketplace where companies can interact with suppliers, customers, and partners with streamlined communications and processes.
The Business Network offers various services such as procurement, supply chain management, and business-to-business transactions.

 

 

 

Why SAP Business Network

AP Business Network has been chosen by your customer as their electronic transaction provider of choice. As a preferred Supplier, you've received an invitation from your customer to join the SAP Business Network and commence electronic transactions with them. Here's why embracing the SAP Business Network is beneficial:

  1. Collaborate immediately with all trading partners
    •  Immediate access to the online invoice creation tool
    •  Automation and catalog posting for your customers
  2. Turn paper into efficient electronic transactions
    •  75% faster deal closure
    •  75% order processing productivity gains via cXML
    •  80% increase in order accuracy through PunchOut
  3. Catch errors and correct them, before they even happen
    •  64% reduction in manual intervention
  4. Track invoice and payment status online in real-time and accelerate receivables
    •  62% decrease in late payments
    •  68% improvement in reconciling payments
  5. See opportunities you’re missing and have the ability to trade globally
    •  15% increase in customer retention
    •  30% growth in existing accounts
    •  35% growth in new business

 

By joining the SAP Business Network, you gain access to a robust platform that facilitates seamless connectivity between buyers and suppliers. This connectivity streamlines transactions, enhances communication, and fosters collaboration across the supply chain.

 

Account Types

Standard Account vs. Enterprise Account

A Standard account is a free account that can be activated by simply accepting a trading relationship request (TRR) from your customer or via interactive email that helps you accept the TRR and process your first purchase order. You can use a standard account to transact with several customers.

An Enterprise account is a full-feature account created before the first transactions utilizing a TRR from your customer. It allows you to organize and filter documents in an easy workbench, run reports, publish electronic catalogs, and set up an integration (interface between your ERP and your SAP Business Network Account). This account type might be subjected to fees depending on the volumes transacted. 

 

 

Identify Account Type

Not sure about which account type you are currently dealing with? 
Simply connect to your account and check the top bar.

 

  

 - I have a Standard Account - is this site still relevant to me?

   Yes! You can stay on this Training Page to learn more about configuration and transactional operations for all account types. For more information and specific documentation on Standard Account, please go visit this page or watch our dedicated video playlist, selecting the topic of your choice.

If any functionalities on this portal do not apply to standard accounts, we will highlight them using this icon:

 

 

Upgrade from Standard to Enterprise

If you have identified your account as Standard and would like to upgrade to Enterprise, you can do so easily at any moment. 

  1.  In the top bar, click Get Enterprise Account.
  2.  Review the features in the comparison table, then click Upgrade. 

Your enterprise account is immediately available for use. Please bear in mind that you might be subjected to fees.

 

 

 

Getting Started

Connecting to your customer on SAP Business Network is fast and easy, whether you are a new or existing user.

Accept Your Invitation

The invitation to join the SAP Business Network, also known as a trading relationship request (TRR), is sent via email and includes a unique activation link. New users can join the SAP Business Network through this method, creating either an Enterprise or a Standard account.

Standard Account suppliers can be invited to join SAP by an initial electronic purchase order from their customers, as depicted in the image below.

ENTERPRISE AND STANDARD ACCOUNTS ONLY STANDARD ACCOUNTS
TRR INVITE PURCHASE ORDER INVITE

 

Landing Page
This page invites you to review accounts that might already exist for your company. You can also connect to an existing account you have access to, or decide to create a new account.

Review Matched Accounts
If the system identifies that your company may already have an account, click on Review Accounts and browse through the proposed list. If you find any match, click on Use This Account.

Existing Account
If you know you have an existing account that you would like to use, click on Use Existing Account.

Connect to your Existing Account
You can then use your credentials to connect to an existing account. 

  • Note: you must have administrator rights to perform this operation. 

New Account
If you need to create a new account, click on Create a New Account.

 

Before you proceed, be sure that you’re the appropriate party at your company to register the account. Once registered, an account designates the account administrator as the person who registers the account. The administrator role does not require a background in IT, but this role should belong to someone responsive and proactive.

The administrator will be responsible for:

    • Maintaining the account
    • Creating and managing sub-users
    • Delegating other responsibilities

There can only be one administrator. Once you’re satisfied with your admin choice, you can begin the process. 

 

There are three ways to register your company with the SAP Business Network platform:

Walk-up Registration:


You have no trading relationships on SAP Business Network and want to explore the platform and search for business opportunities. This option is great for suppliers new to Business Network.

  • Go to supplier.ariba.com to register a Standard Account.
  • It's free for all transactions.
  • Learn how to create a new account in SAP Business Network from the ground up: Walk-up Registration Video 

 

Trading Relationship Request:


Your customer is interested in trading with you over the SAP Business Network and sends an invitation to connect commonly called a trading relationship request (TRR). 

  • Accept the TRR by following the link to create an account.
  • You may upgrade to an Enterprise Account if you prefer, or if your customer requires it.
  • Learn how to accept the trading relationship request from your customer and create a new account in SAP Business Network: Trading Relationship Request (TRR) Video 

Purchase Order Invitation:


Your customer has already negotiated with you and has your contact outside the platform. 

  • Your customer sends a purchase order on Business Network to the contact's email.
  • Use the email to process, confirm, or invoice the order.
  • Learn how to start transacting with your customer from a purchase order invitation:  Purchase Order Invitation Video

 

 

 

  

 

 

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