Order directly from the ERP. Without media discontinuity.
Catalog ratio from 40% to 70%. Training costs are reduced by 80%.
The OCI Punchout package seamlessly connects simple system with SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Dynamics, Jaggaer and many more.
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All functions in the OCI Punchout package at a glance
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Enable SAP users to navigate directly from SAP to the simple system catalog - a seamless punchout experience with OCI 4.0 support.
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The OCI Punchout feature connects SAP systems directly to the simple system catalog via the standardized OCI protocol (Open Catalog Interface). Users start the punchout from SAP (transaction ME1L or Custom Catalog) and land in the simple system catalog interface. The system supports OCI 4.0.
The Punchout is configured via a single click in simple system.
Users can search, compare and add products to the shopping cart in the simple system catalog directly from SAP - the Punchout is automatically connected to the SAP user. This enables seamless navigation and significantly reduces training requirements. -
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OCI 4.0 Punchout protocol support
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Direct access from SAP (ME1L or Custom Catalog)
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Configuration in self-service or with support
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Storage of SAP vendor data and authentication
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Seamless navigation between SAP and the catalog
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User recognition in the punchout process
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Support for SAP ECC, S/4HANA and hybrid environments
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Increase catalog quotas by 30-50% through easy access from SAP
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Reduction of maverick buying through centralized punchout control
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Save 2-4 minutes per order thanks to seamless navigation
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Reduction of training costs: OCI users need 80% less training
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Typical savings: 8-12% on total procurement costs
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Amortization of the integration already from the first month through catalog increase
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Transfer filled shopping baskets automatically and completely back to SAP - with items, quantities, prices and all metadata.
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The automatic shopping cart transfer ensures that all items, quantities, prices and account assignment information from the simple system catalog are seamlessly transferred back into the SAP order document. The user selects products in the catalog, places them in the shopping cart and clicks on "To procurement" or "Back to SAP". The system records all shopping cart items (material type, quantity, price, unit, text, if necessary with account assignment interface for cost centers/GL accounts/PSP elements) and transfers them back to SAP as an OCI response. SAP automatically receives the order items in purchase requisition format and the approval workflows begin. No manual re-entry, no media changes, no copy-paste errors.
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Automatic entry of all shopping cart items
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Transfer of material, quantity, price, unit and description
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Configurable account assignment interface (cost center, GL account, WBS element)
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OCI response format for full SAP compatibility
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Automatic mapping to SAP Material Master / vendor data
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Validation of prices and availability before basket transfer
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Error handling with user feedback for incorrect data
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- Elimination of data entry errors through 100% automatic transfer
- Reduction of ordering process times by 3-5 minutes per order
- Elimination of rework due to incorrect catalog data
- Reduction of accounting rework costs by 20-30%
- Typical savings: €4,000-8,000/year for 1,000+ orders
- Improved data validity through system mapping instead of manual entry
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Automatically transfer account assignment data (cost centers, GL accounts, WBS elements) from SAP and apply them to Punchout orders.
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The account assignment transfer from SAP makes it possible for users to receive preconfigured account assignment values during the punchout - based on their SAP role, cost center or the project from which they started the punchout.
The punchout is initialized with SAP account assignment data (via OCI request parameters or API query to SAP user master data). The user directly sees the correct cost center pre-assigned in the catalog - but can still change it if necessary. All items in the shopping cart automatically receive the account assignment information, which is then transferred to SAP when the shopping cart is transferred.
This is particularly valuable for matrix organizations and WBS-based project structures where account assignment is critical. It reduces errors and rework in accounting and speeds up approval in the SAP system.
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- Automatic transfer of SAP cost centers and GL accounts
- WBS element support for project-based account assignment
- Account assignment based on user role, cost center or project
- Pre-assignment in the catalog with change option
- Validation against SAP account assignment tree
- Configurable account assignment logic for different user groups
- Automatic transfer of account assignment during shopping cart transfer
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- Reduction of account assignment errors by 85-95%
- Elimination of accounting rework due to incorrect account assignments
- Faster approval processes through correct account assignment
- Better cost center utilization and project controlling
- Elimination of manual account assignment checks
- Typical savings: 3-5 hours/month of accounting work
- Improved management accounting through data quality
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We don't just support you with SAP - Ariba, Coupa, Microsoft Dynamics and other ERP systems can also punch out via the OCI standard.
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simple system's OCI Punchout implementation follows the standardized OCI protocol defined by the International eCommerce Consortium (IEC). This means that not only SAP, but also other large ERP and procurement solutions such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain and others can access the simple system catalog via the same OCI punchout feature. The configuration is centralized in simple system.
This is a major advantage for group companies with heterogeneous ERP landscapes or for system integrations in M&A processes. One catalog, many ERP systems - complete standard compliance and no proprietary interfaces. -
- Standardized OCI 4.0 punchout protocol (IEC-compliant)
- Support for SAP (ECC, S/4HANA, Ariba)
- Support for Coupa Procurement
- Support for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain
- Support for other ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, Infor)
- Configuration for every ERP system
- Consistent user interface for all ERP users
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One catalog for multiple ERP systems = cost efficiency
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No licenses required for multiple catalog solutions
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Simplified integration for M&A / company consolidation
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Better control and standardization of procurement across all ERP systems
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Reduction of maverick buying independent of the ERP system
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Typical savings: 30-50% less integration license costs
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Future-proof due to conformity with standards
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After a purchase order has been placed in ERP via OCI-Punchout, subsequent processes can be viewed in simple system:
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Order confirmation (PO number),
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delivery note details (delivery date, delivery quantity),
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invoice copy
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and delivery tracking.
This enables users to see the complete status of their order in the catalog itself - without having to return to SAP.
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- Reduction of support requests by 30-40% (users see status themselves)
- Improved user experience and satisfaction
- Real-time transparency on delivery status for all users
- Early detection of delivery delays
- Better inventory management through delivery transparency
- Typical savings: 20-30h support/month
- Savings in personnel costs: 20h × 35€ × 12 = 8,400€/year
The introduction of simple system not only gives us as purchasers more time for strategically important tasks. The high degree of automation has significantly reduced the process costs for C-parts management at DUDOCO: The savings here amount to around EUR 70,000 per year.
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