SAP Ariba
Network
Automatic order processing between the SAP Ariba Network and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Communication runs through an Azure Function middleware that converts cXML documents to JSON.
Order processes with the Ariba Network
From purchase orders through shipping and order confirmations to invoices and PunchOut catalogs – rolled out step by step across several project phases.
Order import
Purchase orders (OrderRequest) from the Ariba Network become sales orders in Business Central automatically.
Shipping confirmation
Ship notices (ASN) are reported back from Business Central to the Ariba Network.
Order confirmation
ConfirmationRequest messages confirm incoming orders directly in the Ariba Network (phase 2).
Invoices
InvoiceDetailRequest transfers invoice data electronically into the Ariba Network (phase 2).
PunchOut catalog
Bidirectional catalog integration for direct procurement from the Ariba Network (phase 3).
cXML & REST via Azure Function
A .NET middleware translates between the Ariba standards and Business Central – securely connected through the shared hub infrastructure.
cXML + REST
cXML as the primary protocol, supplemented by REST APIs. An Azure Function (.NET) parses and builds the cXML documents.
Dual authentication
OAuth 2.0 for outgoing REST calls, SharedSecret validation for incoming cXML messages.
cXML → JSON → AL
The middleware converts cXML into JSON for clean further processing inside the AL application.
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