Verbella V-Link Connector for SAP Ariba Open ICS
Streamlined data and document flow between SAP and SAP Ariba
What you get
Eliminate swivel-chair work between SAP and Ariba. The V-Link Connector for SAP Ariba Open ICS delivers a direct, SAP-native bridge so POs, invoices, confirmations, and supporting documents move cleanly between SAP ECC or S/4HANA and SAP Ariba—with the auditability and control your teams expect.
One source of truth: Keep business status and documents aligned across SAP and Ariba.
Fewer touches: Reduce manual keying and reconcile faster with automated data exchange.
Governance by design: Honors SAP roles/authorizations and records a full audit trail.
Faster supplier cycles: Shorten time-to-post and exception turnaround.
Key capabilities
PO/Invoice sync: Exchange header/line details, statuses, and references between SAP and Ariba Open ICS.
Document linkage: Maintain links from SAP transactions to Ariba-hosted docs (and vice versa) for instant retrieval.
Validation & enrichment: Vendor, company code, tax, and 2-/3-way match checks before posting.
Exception handling: Queue, retry, and worklists for fast remediation with traceability.
Scalable throughput: Built for high-volume AP and P2P environments.
How it works (high level)
Create/receive PO or invoice in Ariba or SAP →
Validate & enrich using SAP master data and rules →
Synchronize objects and statuses via V-Link + Open ICS integration content →
Attach & link supporting documents so users can open the source file from either system.
Architecture note: V-Link uses SAP-approved interfaces and aligns with SAP transport/change management standards.
Security & compliance
SAP-native authorizations and least-privilege integration users.
Comprehensive logging (who/what/when/where) for audit readiness.
Data residency: Supports on-prem, private cloud, or hybrid patterns per policy.
Compatibility & requirements
SAP: ECC or S/4HANA
Ariba: SAP Ariba Open ICS
Environments: On-prem, cloud, or hybrid
Badges: Works with: SAP ECC • SAP S/4HANA • SAP Ariba Open ICS
Common use cases
AP Automation: Ariba Network invoice ingestion → validation → SAP posting with exceptions routed.
PO Collaboration: Keep PO changes/status aligned across Ariba and SAP to reduce mismatches.
Supplier Docs: Contracts, CoAs, shipping docs linked to SAP transactions for rapid retrieval.
Works great with…
V-Link Connector for SAP (IDP + workflow to SAP)
V-Link SharePoint Connector for SAP (collaboration & content)
V-Link SAP CloudDocs Connector (long-term compliant cloud archiving)
Invoice Tracking Center (ITC) (AP exception monitoring)
"The V-Link Connector for Ariba Open ICS was developed as a result of a number of our customers needing a way to handle invoices from their vendors that were not part of the Ariba network. The connector allows customers using Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax) or ABBYY to release into Ariba."
Kevin Shaw
Vice President of Sales, Verbella CMG
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Frequently Asked Questions
Verbella V-Link Connector for SAP Ariba Open ICS
Does the Verbella V-Link Connector for SAP Ariba Open ICS only support invoices?
No. It supports common P2P objects—POs, invoices, confirmations—and can be extended.
Will our SAP authorizations still apply?
Yes. The Verbella V-Link Connector for SAP Ariba Open ICS respects existing SAP roles/authorizations and uses least-privilege integration users.
Do we need to change our Ariba setup?
Generally no—V-Link aligns with SAP Ariba Open ICS integration content. We’ll review your config during discovery.
Can we start with invoices and add POs later?
Absolutely. Many customers phase deployments to accelerate time-to-value.
What happens to exceptions?
Items failing validation route to exception worklists; users correct and resubmit with full traceability.
Where are documents stored?
Where you prefer—Ariba, SharePoint, or CloudDocs. V-Link maintains the SAP linkage to the source of record.
How long does deployment take?
Timelines vary by scope and mapping complexity, but configuration templates shorten delivery.
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Why Choose Verbella?
For over 20 years, Verbella has helped SAP customers automate and simplify how they capture, manage, and archive business documents. Our team combines deep SAP expertise with proven integration experience across leading technologies like Tungsten Automation, OpenText, SharePoint, and PBS delivering end-to-end solutions from AP Automation to enterprise content management.
We partner closely with our clients to understand their goals, tailor solutions, and provide dedicated support that ensures lasting success.
