Hybrid SAP Solution
for Procure-to-Pay

Explore how the hybrid solution combines the best-of-breed sourcing and finance tools
enabling smarter, more efficient P2P performance across the board.
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The Hybrid Procure-to-Pay Approach

The hybrid approach for procure-to-pay brings together the power of best-of-breed solutions for a seamless, intelligent procurement and finance experience. Whether you're managing indirect office supplies or complex direct materials, the hybrid P2P approach empowers your teams to deliver more value end-to-end with less effort, striking the ideal balance between innovation and operational stability.
1 Hybrid Solution to P2P

SAP Ariba

Enhanced sourcing and spend management:

  • Optimized collaboration on a single cloud platform
  • Instant visibility into procurement activities
  • Real-time, on-the-fly analysis with intuitive UX

2 Hybrid Solution to P2P

SAP Vendor Invoice Management

Automate financial processes in SAP:

  • Simplifies routing of invoices & related documents
  • Speeds up approvals by leveraging real-time information
  • Enhances productivity and reduces manual processing costs

3 Hybrid Solution to P2P

Intelligent Accrual

AI-powered compliance for finance teams:

  • Automation using intelligent rules and data-driven insight
  • Reduces manual work with faster period-end close by 80%
  • Ensures audit readiness with traceable calculations

4 2 Hybrid Solution to P2P

Supply Chain Finance

Optimized working capital across the supply network:

  • Early payment for suppliers with buyer-initiated financing
  • Enhances liquidity with funding based on buyer credit
  • Reduced cost of capital for suppliers, securing relationships

Best-in-Class Solution
for Source-to-Pay

This hybrid approach gives companies the flexibility to address both indirect and direct buyers, while delivering best-in-class finance automation that accelerates approvals, reduces manual effort, and strengthens compliance.
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Why Choose the Hybrid Approach?

By combining SAP Ariba’s industry-leading, cloud-based procurement, sourcing and supply chain capabilities with the robust automation capabilities of OpenText VIM along with Intelligent Accrual engine for period-end automation, this approach offers organizations an unparalleled advantage in driving operational efficiency and financial accuracy.
Unified Procurement + Finance

Connect sourcing and supplier collaboration with automated invoice processing for one seamless, integrated ecossystem.

Intelligent Automation

Streamline processes for an intelligent finance workflow from start to finish, saving time while ensuring compliance.

Best-of-Breed Integration

Leverage the strengths of market-leading platforms, SAP Ariba, OpenText VIM and AI Accrual, for a best-in-class, end-to-end process.

Flexible for Direct & Indirect Spend

Adaptable to the needs of both direct and indirect procurement, supporting complex enterprise buying patterns with ease.

Improved Compliance & Audit Readiness

Ensure transparency and accountability in the P2P lifecycle, with built-in controls that support governance and audit mandates.

Enhanced Visibility & Supplier Value

Get real-time reporting across your entire finance chain, accelerating cycle times and helping supplier cash flow for increased value.

Invoice Processing Automation for 85%+
Touchless Process & 13 Days Faster Cycle Time

End-to-End Workflow

The hybrid architecture ensures upstream and downstream processes communicate flawlessly,
bridging procurement and finance with a unified, intelligent workflow.
4 1 Hybrid Solution to P2P

Digitize and streamline procurement operations.

  • Full support for sourcing, contract lifecycle management, supplier onboarding, and purchase order (PO) generation.
  • All supplier interactions, RFQs, catalogs, PO confirmations, order changes, are digital, auditable, and centralized within the Ariba Network.
  • Ensures transparency, accelerates cycle times, and reduces procurement errors by maintaining a single source of truth.
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Optimize invoice processing & financial compliance.

  • Invoices received through the Ariba Network (or via email/scanning) are automatically routed to SAP ERP or S/4HANA.
  • VIM performs intelligent invoice validation, 2- or 3-way matching, exception resolution, and workflow-based approval routing.
  • Ensures timely payment processing, reduces manual intervention, and minimizes compliance risks through audit-ready documentation and reporting.
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Automate and accelerate financial close with precision.

  • Automates accrual calculation and posting using predefined rules, advanced workflows, and AI-powered logic.
  • Centralized platform validates financial data, flags high-risk exceptions, and ensures GAAP-compliant journal entries.
  • Reduces manual labor effort, improves financial accuracy, and shortens month-end closing cycles by up to 80%.
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Create a closed-loop system between procurement and finance.

  • Purchase Orders (POs), Goods Receipts (GRs), and Contracts generated in Ariba flow directly into the SAP backend, ensuring complete data consistency.
  • Invoices submitted through Ariba are passed downstream to VIM, where automation handles matching against POs and GRs.
  • Real-time synchronization between platforms ensures accurate financial posting, spend tracking, and performance monitoring.
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Why Choose Auritas for Finance Automation?

Auritas brings deep expertise in both SAP and OpenText ecosystems, enabling end-to-end finance automation tailored to your business. With a proven track record of accelerating invoice cycles, reducing manual effort, and improving compliance, Auritas delivers results with precision. From strategic advisory to hands-on implementation and support, we don’t just integrate solutions—we optimize them for long-term success.

What’s the benefit of using both SAP Ariba and OpenText VIM together instead of just one solution?

The combination allows you to cover the full Procure-to-Pay spectrum, SAP Ariba handles sourcing, contracting, and procurement, while OpenText VIM automates invoice processing, validations, and approvals within SAP. This integrated approach ensures better control, visibility, and automation from supplier onboarding to final payment.

Can this hybrid solution support both direct and indirect procurement?

Yes. One of the key advantages of the hybrid model is its flexibility to support different buying channels. It efficiently manages indirect procurement (like office supplies) and direct procurement (such as raw materials or components) within a single, streamlined process.

How does the integration impact compliance and audit readiness?

The hybrid solution enforces policy-driven processes and provides complete traceability from PO creation to invoice approval and payment. All transactions are documented and auditable, helping your organization meet internal controls, industry standards, and regulatory compliance with ease.

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