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SAP Business Network

German E-Invoicing Supplier Information Portal

Welcome to the SAP Business Network — German E-Invoicing Supplier Information Portal.

This page provides suppliers with key information about Germany’s upcoming e-invoicing mandate and how SAP Business Network supports your compliance journey. Use the resources below to understand your obligations and prepare for the relevant deadlines.

 

Mandate Overview

What is the German E-Invoicing Mandate?

Germany’s Growth Opportunities Act (Wachstumschancengesetz), signed into law on 27 March 2024, introduces mandatory structured electronic invoicing for domestic Business-to-Business (B2B) transactions between German VAT-registered companies. It amends §14 of the German VAT Act (UStG) and requires invoices to comply with the European standard EN 16931.

Who is affected?

  • All businesses established in Germany
  • Both buyer and supplier must be German VAT-registered
  • Transaction must have its place of supply in Germany

Accepted formats

  • XRechnung — German national UBL format (CIUS of EN 16931)
  • Additional formats: CII or ZUGFeRD (PDF+CII)

Key exemptions

  • Invoices under €250 (simplified invoices)
  • Travel tickets & public transport
  • Cross-border transactions (non-German counterpart)
  • Certain VAT-exempt transactions

For more details on German B2B e-invoicing mandate, please visit SAP Regulatory Change Manager.

SAP Business Network & Germany E-Invoicing validated by PwC

SAP Business Network has received independent validation from PwC for Germany’s e-invoicing requirements! The Network supports the creation, validation, and exchange of XRechnung invoices. Once your buyer activates the German e-invoicing feature in their SAP Business Network account, you can create and submit compliant invoices directly through the SAP Business Network.

Timeline
Date Who Obligation
1 Jan 2025

 All German businesses Must be able to receive and process EN 16931-compliant e-invoices ( for example XRechnung). Issuing e-invoices is not yet mandatory — paper and PDF invoices may still be sent during the transition period with the recipient’s consent.
1 Jan 2027 Businesses with prior-year (2026) turnover >€800,000 Must issue structured e-invoices for all domestic B2B transactions. PDF-only invoices are no longer permitted for these businesses.
1 Jan 2028 All German businesses Must issue structured e-invoices for all domestic B2B transactions, regardless of company size or turnover.

Note: Transitional rules and specific exemptions may apply. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance applicable to your individual business situation.

 Action Required

 Immediate action is required from suppliers impacted by the 2027 rollout to ensure continued business operations.

High-level Configuration Steps

Important: The German e-invoicing feature must be activated by your buyer first — please confirm with your buyer that they have enabled this on their SAP Business Network account.

To get started, follow the instructions available in the Supplier Guide to German Invoicing in German or English.

 

Step 1: Check if the XRechnung is visible as an invoice attachment in your SAP Business Network supplier account for the relevant buyer.

Step 2: Refer to the Supplier Guide to German E-invoicing for detailed instructions. 

Step 3: Archiving: Store the invoice for eight years in accordance with German GOBD regulations. 

Step 4: Continue submitting invoices though the SAP Business Network as usual.

Useful Links & Guides

SAP Business Network Supplier Guide for German Invoicing in German

SAP Business Network Supplier Guide for German Invoicing in English

SAP Business Network Guide to Invoicing: Tax Invoicing in Germany

SAP Business Network Guide to Invoicing: Invoice Archival Options and Delivery

SAP Community for Suppliers 

New Release: X-Rechnung support for Germany on SAP Business Network (blog post)

SAP Business Network Receives Independent Validation for Germany's E-invoicing Readiness

Webinars

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Support

Contact Your Buyer

For questions related to buyer-specific invoicing requirements, PO transactions, or your onboarding status, please contact your buyer organisation.

SAP Business Network Technical Support

For technical issues related to SAP Business Network — such as account setup, invoice submission errors, or system questions — please use the standard SAP support channels:

 
 

 

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