{"id":753,"date":"2026-03-18T15:31:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgh-service.com\/?page_id=753"},"modified":"2026-05-22T11:15:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T09:15:54","slug":"accounts-payable-automation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sgh-service.com\/en\/loesungen\/purchase-to-pay\/accounts-payable-automation\/","title":{"rendered":"Accounts Payable Automation"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"element element--full-size big-teaser big-teaser--2 lazyblock-big-teaser-2-Z4jLN6 wp-block-lazyblock-big-teaser-2\">\n\t<div class=\"element__anchor\" id=\"Z4jLN6\"><\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"big-teaser__container\">\n\t\t<picture class=\"big-teaser__image-container\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/sgh-service.com:443\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/p2p-accoounts-payable-767x550.jpg\" width=\"767\" height=\"550\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"><\/source><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sgh-service.com:443\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/p2p-accoounts-payable.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"700\" class=\"big-teaser__image\" alt=\"Employee presents Accounts Payable Automation for invoice processing.\"><\/picture>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/section><section class=\"element element--connect text-box text-box--11 lazyblock-text-box-11-Zatvav wp-block-lazyblock-text-box-11\">\n\t<div class=\"element__anchor\" id=\"Zatvav\"><\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"text-box__container layout-container--1\">\n\t\t<div class=\"text-box__content\">\n\t\t\t<h1><strong>Accounts Payable Automation<\/strong> for continuous invoice processing<\/h1>\n<p class=\"text--intro\">With AP Automation (Accounts Payable Automation), you can automate the end-to-end processing of supplier invoices. From capture and data checking, through approval workflows, to handover into your ERP or finance system. The result: less manual data entry, a lower error rate, faster turnaround times, and significantly more transparency in accounts payable.<\/p>\n<p>Delays, queries, missing data, blockages, manual corrections, or missed early payment discounts arise precisely when invoices arrive from different channels (email, portals, PDF, paper) and multiple process variants exist in parallel. Accounts payable automation addresses this directly: it digitises, standardises, and automates the steps without needing to replace your core systems.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"element text-box text-box--6 lazyblock-text-box-6-Z1qYpWF wp-block-lazyblock-text-box-6\">\n\t<div class=\"element__anchor\" id=\"Z1qYpWF\"><\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"text-box__background layout-container--1\">\n\t\t<div class=\"text-box__container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"text-box__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"visual-headline--2\">What does <strong>AP Automation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>AP Automation stands for the automation of Accounts Payable processes. An accounts payable automation approach typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Incoming invoices (electronic or digitised from analogue sources)<\/li>\n<li>Data extraction and data quality (validation, standardisation, enrichment)<\/li>\n<li>Workflows for review and approval<\/li>\n<li>Exception management (deviations, clarification cases, discrepancies)<\/li>\n<li>Compliance, archiving and traceability (audit trail)<\/li>\n<li>Reporting and analytics via process and financial key figures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The greatest added value is created when the solution is directly integrated into ERP and finance, so that data remains consistent and media disruptions are eliminated.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button button--3\" href=\"https:\/\/sgh-service.com\/en\/contact\/\">Get in touch<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"button__icon\"><use href=\"https:\/\/sgh-service.com:443\/app\/themes\/sgh\/images\/sprites\/icons.svg?v=1782686660#external\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<picture class=\"text-box__picture\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sgh-service.com:443\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Julia-Text-Box-61.png\" width=\"675\" height=\"615\" class=\"text-box__image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/picture>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section><div class=\"page__background-break lazyblock-background-break-1sFi2D wp-block-lazyblock-background-break\"><\/div><section class=\"element teaser-list teaser-list--3 lazyblock-teaser-list-3-1xEMVr wp-block-lazyblock-teaser-list-3\">\n\t<div class=\"element__anchor\" id=\"1xEMVr\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"text-box text-box--1\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"layout-container--1\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Consistent processing: <strong>Automate PO and non-PO invoices<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"text--intro\">An effective setup processes supplier invoices with purchase order reference (PO) and without purchase order reference (non-PO) consistently, ideally directly in the ERP or finance system.<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"layout-container--1\">\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"teaser-list__list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"teaser-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"teaser-list__icon-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"teaser-list__icon-background\"><use href=\"https:\/\/sgh-service.com:443\/app\/themes\/sgh\/images\/sprites\/icons.svg?v=1782686660#oval-circle\"><\/use><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"teaser-list__icon\"><use href=\"https:\/\/sgh-service.com:443\/app\/themes\/sgh\/images\/sprites\/icons.svg?v=1782686660#check\"><\/use><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"teaser-list__title\"><h3 class=\"teaser-list__title\">PO invoices (with purchase order reference)<h><\/h><\/h3><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"teaser-list__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWith PO invoices, the focus is on synchronisation: order and invoice data can be consistently merged. This reduces manual checking efforts and lowers the number of errors and exceptions.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"teaser-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"teaser-list__icon-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"teaser-list__icon-background\"><use href=\"https:\/\/sgh-service.com:443\/app\/themes\/sgh\/images\/sprites\/icons.svg?v=1782686660#oval-circle\"><\/use><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"teaser-list__icon\"><use href=\"https:\/\/sgh-service.com:443\/app\/themes\/sgh\/images\/sprites\/icons.svg?v=1782686660#close\"><\/use><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"teaser-list__title\"><h3 class=\"teaser-list__title\">Non-PO invoices (without order reference)<h><\/h><\/h3><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"teaser-list__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNon-PO invoices are often more time-consuming because references are missing or approval chains are unclear. With AP Automation, rules, workflows and responsibilities can be organised in such a way that non-PO invoices can also be checked, approved and processed more quickly. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section><section class=\"element text-box text-box--1 lazyblock-text-box-1-ZAO0yb wp-block-lazyblock-text-box-1\">\n\t<div class=\"element__anchor\" id=\"ZAO0yb\"><\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"layout-container--1\">\n\t\t<p class=\"text--intro\"><strong>Result:<\/strong> less repetitive data entry, lower transaction costs and more stable invoice processing.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"element element--connect text-box text-box--11 lazyblock-text-box-11-Z15QI0k wp-block-lazyblock-text-box-11\">\n\t<div class=\"element__anchor\" id=\"Z15QI0k\"><\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"text-box__container layout-container--1\">\n\t\t<div class=\"text-box__content\">\n\t\t\t<h2><strong>Fewer queries, more discounts:<\/strong> Speed meets transparency<\/h2>\n<p>Many teams underestimate the effort required for status questions: Has the invoice arrived? Why is it hanging? When will it be paid? A strong AP automation process creates transparency and reduces queries because status information is systematically available.<\/p>\n<p>The faster invoices are processed correctly, the sooner companies can utilise cash discount periods. End-to-end automation increases the likelihood of consistently utilising cash discounts instead of losing them due to delays.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"visual-headline--5\">Data authentication: process correct data, reduce risks<\/h2>\n<p>Automation stands and falls with data quality. Data authentication ensures that correct information is processed, minimises error handling and supports fraud detection.<\/p>\n<p>In practice, this means<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list list--1\">\n<li>Mandatory fields and plausibilities are checked<\/li>\n<li>Formats and content are validated<\/li>\n<li>Deviations are recognised early before they lead to blocking or queries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This turns subsequent error correction into early, reliable data processing.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"visual-headline--5\">Data enrichment: fewer manual corrections, higher automation rate<\/h2>\n<p>Data enrichment reduces manual input and increases the automation rate:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list list--1\">\n<li>Data is standardised (e.g. supplier and item data)<\/li>\n<li>Authorisation logics are mapped consistently<\/li>\n<li>Reduce processing times and error rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The goal is not only \u201edigital\u201c, but also automatable: the cleaner the data, the more reliable the workflows and checks.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section><div class=\"page__background-break lazyblock-background-break-xmIRg wp-block-lazyblock-background-break\"><\/div><section class=\"element text-box text-box--1 lazyblock-text-box-1-2rhFmO wp-block-lazyblock-text-box-1\">\n\t<div class=\"element__anchor\" id=\"2rhFmO\"><\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"layout-container--1\">\n\t\t<h2><strong>Legal and compliance:<\/strong> Work in a legally compliant and traceable manner<\/h2>\t<\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"element element--connect text-box text-box--11 lazyblock-text-box-11-1WgA1f wp-block-lazyblock-text-box-11\">\n\t<div class=\"element__anchor\" id=\"1WgA1f\"><\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"text-box__container layout-container--1\">\n\t\t<div class=\"text-box__content\">\n\t\t\t<p>Invoice processing is a compliance issue, especially with different local requirements. A strong accounts payable automation approach provides support:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Local legal requirements<\/li>\n<li>Internal controls, transparency and traceability (audit trail)<\/li>\n<li>Digital archiving and (where required) digital signatures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This allows you to strengthen compliance in ERP\/Finance without slowing down operational processes.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<picture class=\"text-box__picture\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sgh-service.com:443\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/p2p_accounts_ayable_automation-kacehl.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"500\" class=\"text-box__image\" alt=\"Employee checks invoice data on laptop.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/picture>\t<\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"element element--connect text-box text-box--11 lazyblock-text-box-11-Zhyy0o wp-block-lazyblock-text-box-11\">\n\t<div class=\"element__anchor\" id=\"Zhyy0o\"><\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"text-box__container layout-container--1\">\n\t\t<div class=\"text-box__content\">\n\t\t\t<h2><strong>Reporting and data analytics:<\/strong> Making process performance visible<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to automation, measurability is also important. When invoice data is recorded at header and line level, meaningful reports are created, e.g:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Throughput times (receipt to release\/handover)<\/li>\n<li>Bottlenecks and reasons for exceptions (where does it falter?)<\/li>\n<li>Volume by supplier, category, company, location<\/li>\n<li>Transparency regarding open items and processing statuses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is relevant for finance and provides purchasing and management with a reliable database.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section><div class=\"page__background-break lazyblock-background-break-Z1UMKFJ wp-block-lazyblock-background-break\"><\/div><section class=\"element element--connect text-box text-box--10 lazyblock-text-box-10-15ItCt wp-block-lazyblock-text-box-10\">\n\t<div class=\"element__anchor\" id=\"15ItCt\"><\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"text-box__container layout-container--3\">\n\t\t<h2>Supplier onboarding and migration: <strong>Connecting suppliers successfully<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>AP automation works best when suppliers are connected via suitable options, regardless of size or digital maturity. A structured onboarding approach includes, for example<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list list--1\">\n<li>Automated invitations and guided steps<\/li>\n<li>Customised entry paths (e.g. microsites)<\/li>\n<li>Migration and connection via suitable connectivity options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This allows the solution to scale without onboarding becoming an obstacle.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"visual-headline--5\"><strong>Integrate analogue suppliers:<\/strong> Transitional solutions with OCR\/Scan<\/h2>\n<p>Not all suppliers immediately have the technical requirements for a digital connection. Paper invoices can be digitised via scan\/OCR and transferred to ERP\/Finance with quality control. This keeps the process consistent, even if parts of the ecosystem still work in analogue.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"element text-box text-box--5 lazyblock-text-box-5-Zsy8cd wp-block-lazyblock-text-box-5\">\n\t<div class=\"element__anchor\" id=\"Zsy8cd\"><\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"text-box__background background-box--3 layout-container--1\">\n\t\t<div class=\"text-box__container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"text-box__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"visual-headline--2\">Do you have any questions? <br>Get in touch with us!<\/p>\n<p class=\"text--intro\">If you want to speed up your invoice processing, reduce queries and strengthen compliance, AP Automation is the next step.<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-group\"><a class=\"button button--3\" href=\"https:\/\/sgh-service.com\/en\/contact\/\">Get in touch<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"button__icon\"><use 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class=\"element collapse collapse--1 lazyblock-collapse-1-Z1Hd9At wp-block-lazyblock-collapse-1\">\n\t\t<div class=\"element__anchor\" id=\"Z1Hd9At\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-box text-box--1\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"layout-container--1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Frequently Asked Questions <strong>to Accounts Payable Automation<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"layout-container--1\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"collapse__list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"collapse__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"collapse__summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"collapse__title\">What is AP Automation?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"collapse__icon\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"collapse__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"collapse__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>AP Automation automates processes in accounts payable accounting. 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