SAP Business One FP2105

With the update SAP Business One FP2105 (Feature Pack 21SAP Business One FP2105 will feature numerous new functions for the ERP solution starting July 2021. These include, for instance, many new options in the Web Client for field service and the implementation of the new „One Stop Shop“ (OSS) VAT procedure.

Extension import wizard for documents

With the completely new import wizard Electronic documents The processing and matching of invoice documents have been significantly expanded with the „Doc Extraction API“ introduced in the last feature pack. Furthermore, the matching of header and line item contents has been optimised, and draft creation is now possible at the end of the processing.

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OSS (VAT) ONE STOP SHOP Procedure

The OSS (VAT) ONE STOP SHOP Procedure offers EU companies a simplified procedure for registering for VAT in just one EU country, regardless of how many EU countries the goods are delivered to. These companies can then use an online portal in the country of registration to register and pay the VAT due in the customer's country on a quarterly basis.

For this simplified tax determination, you can use the function for determining tax codes with SAP Business One FP 2105 or set a standard tax code in the business partner master data. Further details and information can be found in SAP Business On Note 3062304. (SAP S user required)

Extension of the linking plan

With the new update, the functionality of the linking plan has also been significantly expanded and now includes reference documents. The corresponding link is marked by the red dashed line. Additionally, you can remove referenced documents from the plan using a new checkbox or use the „Referenced documents“ option in the drop-down menu, which also allows you to view „only“ referenced documents.

New mobile apps for MS-SQL

A major innovation with Feature Pack 2105 is the provision of two new MS SQL-based mobile apps for iOS and Android. The first application is designed for sales and allows access to prospective customers, customer data and stock levels regardless of location. A programme for customer service has also been added. With this solution, service technicians have mobile access to the relevant database, making service provision even easier and more efficient.

Web Client Updates in SAP Business One FP 2105

With SAP Business One FP 2105, various changes have been made to the SAP Business One Web Client. It now offers extended support for the sales area. Sales employees can now create returns, down payment invoices and Outgoing credits View, create and edit in the web. These documents are now also available in the company-wide search („Enterprise Search“). Additionally, some tiles have been added to the entry page of the sales module – for example, to start list views and to create new documents.

Furthermore, the CRM module of SAP Business One FP 2105 is now also accessible via the Web Client. A list view for opportunities has also been added, enabling the viewing, editing, and management of sales and purchasing opportunities. Via the new „Create Sales Opportunity“ tile, users can also directly access the detail view for creating sales opportunities.

The SAP Business One Web Client now also supports MS Excel (Office 365). This allows users to transfer list views and search results from the ERP as an Excel file to Microsoft OneDrive and view them online. The detailed content of quotations, sales orders, deliveries and returns can also be viewed online, A/R Invoices and some other documents can be exported.

Prior to SAP Business One FP 2105, these two applications were only available from SAP HANA-databases.

New Wizard in SAP Business One FP 2105

Another notable innovation within FP 2105 is the Web Assistant. It provides the user with relevant information on the current work step in the Web Client while they are working. In addition to context-related help, this also includes guided tours, information on new functions, cross-references to the user manual and videos. The Web Assistant is available for all UI languages.

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