SAP S/4HANA Integration with Flick for UAE E-Invoicing

SAP S/4HANA Integration with Flick for UAE E-Invoicing

The United Arab Emirates is introducing mandatory e-invoicing for all B2B and B2G transactions by July 2026. Under this regulation, invoices must be issued in a structured PINT-AE format and reported to the Federal Tax Authority through Accredited Service Providers.

SAP S/4HANA is an advanced ERP system to manage business processes, but it does not natively support the compliance requirements of UAE e-invoicing, so businesses need to integrate with an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) like Flick.

Flick’s e-invoicing solution extracts invoice data from SAP S/4HANA, generates the PINT-AE invoice for the buyer and the Tax Data Document for the FTA and submits them through its Accredited Service Provider platform.

How SAP S/4HANA Integrates with Flick Network for UAE E-Invoicing

If you are using SAP S/4HANA, you can integrate with Flick Network in many ways to stay compliant with UAE e-invoicing. One common approach is to use ALV reports with custom actions that trigger invoice submission requests directly from SAP by using SAP’s HTTP classes to call Flick’s APIs through endpoints configured in the SM59 transaction code. 

Data Extraction from SAP S/4HANA

The first step in the integration process is extracting invoice data from SAP S/4HANA. Flick will extract invoice data such as supplier and buyer information, the unique invoice number, issue and supply dates, description of goods or services, quantities, prices, and applicable VAT amounts. These processes are handled by a custom ABAP class that will be set up by the Flick Network’s integration team.

Transmission to Flick Network

Once the data is extracted, it is mapped and prepared as a JSON payload, and SAP will then transmit it to Flick Network using secure API calls configured in SM59 and executed through SAP’s HTTP classes.

Preparation of PINT-AE and TDD

After receiving the invoice data from SAP, Flick Network will create the two documents required for UAE e-invoicing. It will generate a PINT-AE invoice for the buyer and a Tax Data Document (TDD) for the Federal Tax Authority.

Submitting to FTA and Buyer’s ASP

Once the PINT-AE invoice and TDD are prepared, Flick’s ASP platform delivers each to its required destination. The PINT-AE invoice is transmitted to the buyer’s ASP through the Peppol network, while the TDD is submitted directly to the Federal Tax Authority.

Receiving and Updating Statuses in SAP S/4HANA

After the PINT-AE invoice and TDD are submitted, the FTA will validate the TDD and send a real-time response to Flick, while the buyer’s ASP may also provide a delivery or acceptance status.

Flick’s system will update the status of the document on your SAP S/4HANA ERP on a custom z table, so you can view both the buyer delivery status and the FTA response directly within your system without leaving SAP.

Benefits of Integrating SAP S/4HANA with Flick

Full Compliance with UAE E-Invoicing

Flick’s e-invoicing solution fully complies with UAE e-invoicing requirements by validating every invoice and submitting it through the Peppol network.

Seamless Integration

Flick’s e-invoicing solution integrates seamlessly with SAP S/4HANA ERP without disrupting your existing workflows or requiring major customizations.

Fully Automated Invoicing

You don’t have to manually enter invoice data, prepare documents, or submit them to the FTA. Flick’s e-invoicing solution automates the entire process in SAP S/4HANA by extracting, validating, and submitting invoices through its ASP platform.

Real-Time Tracking

Flick’s e-invoicing solution provides real-time tracking of every invoice directly in SAP S/4HANA. The buyer’s ASP delivery status and the FTA’s validation response will be updated automatically on your system, so you always know whether an invoice is delivered or requires correction without leaving SAP.

Full Integration Support

Our team will help you throughout the integration of your SAP S/4HANA ERP with Flick’s e-invoicing solution, and you will be live within a few days with a fully tested and compliant setup.

Conclusion

Flick’s e-invoicing solution will seamlessly integrate with your SAP S/4HANA ERP to automate the invoicing process. Flick will extract the invoice data, prepare the required documents, and submit them through the Peppol network for full UAE compliance.

FAQs

When will e-invoicing become mandatory in the UAE?

E-invoicing will be mandatory for all B2B and B2G transactions in the UAE by July 2026.

Does SAP S/4HANA support UAE e-invoicing natively?

No. SAP S/4HANA can generate invoices but does not natively support creating PINT-AE invoices, generating TDDs, or submitting them to the FTA. 

What role does Flick play in UAE e-invoicing compliance?

• Extracting invoice data from SAP
• Generating PINT-AE and TDD documents
• Submitting invoices to the buyer’s ASP and to the FTA 
• Returning real-time responses back into SAP

How much time will it take to integrate SAP S/4HANA with Flick Network?

It will take only a few days to go live. You can email us at sales@flick.network and our team will guide you through the process.