The eInvoicing Inbound module for JD Edwards (formerly known as APA) provides a comprehensive invoice automation solution.
It includes an import module, UMapper, which can map inbound XML formats from any source into the required Voucher Workbench format, while validating and auto-correcting inbound data. The preferred approach is to have vendors send UBL invoices, eliminating the need for scanning solutions to convert paper into data. However, third-party solutions such as Smartbooqing or **Go2UBL** can be used to produce consistent and reliable incoming XML invoices from any vendor, ready for processing in the APA Workbench.
The second key component is the APA Workbench, which allows you to manage inbound invoices and their status throughout the approval flow, and to detect and correct mapping issues.
Finally, the solution leverages the standard workflow provided with your JD Edwards system to ensure that invoices requiring approval follow a fully auditable approval path.