Question Re: SAP eDocument AIF License (Basic solution) in Technology Q&A

SAP eDocument AIF License (Basic solution)

leander63 — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 07:40:29 GMT

Dear experts,

Whenever we would like to implement the eDocument basic solution, SAP states that the customer is responsible for the XML mapping.

However, is it still possible to use the existing AIF mapping engine and make use of the existing mapping tables? Or do we need to purchase a separate license for this?

Re: SAP eDocument AIF License (Basic solution)

erika_buson — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:16:31 GMT

Hi Leander - AIF is a licensed solution and requires the license for customer-defined mappings. Please contact your account executive for more info.

Thank you

Erika

Re: SAP eDocument AIF License (Basic solution)

leander63 — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:22:01 GMT

Thanks Erika! We are just making use of the provided standard mappings by SAP for now. Just to be sure, for the basic solution we should not make use of AIF at all (e.g. implement our own mapping tool/logic)?

Re: SAP eDocument AIF License (Basic solution)

erika_buson — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:24:40 GMT

Correct. And please note that 'basic solution' is available only for selected scenarios, it can't be used for any country.

Re: SAP eDocument AIF License (Basic solution)

martinlitalin — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:34:41 GMT

Hi Leander,

when customers use any basic solution they forfeit any SAP support for that scenario. It is a "do it yourself at your own risk" approach.

Best regards,

Martin

Re: SAP eDocument AIF License (Basic solution)

leander63 — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:36:54 GMT

Thanks Martin. That we can’t count on any support is clear for us, the question is if we can make use of the existing AIF logic, without purchasing additional licenses?

Re: SAP eDocument AIF License (Basic solution)

martinlitalin — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:40:12 GMT

No, you cannot. Any attempt would also be a circumvention of SAP licenses. Usually not a good decision.

Re: SAP eDocument AIF License (Basic solution)

leander63 — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:41:00 GMT

Clear, thanks all!