Account EDI - Electronic Invoicing
Automated electronic invoice exchange with international standards
The Account EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) module enables automated electronic invoice exchange with customers and suppliers using international standards like UBL, CII, Peppol.
The system auto-generates XML files from Odoo invoices, sends via email or Peppol network, and imports received invoices into the system.
Key Features
Key points
• Auto Export: Auto-generate EDI files from invoices
• Multiple Formats: Support UBL, CII, Peppol, Factur-X
• Email Integration: Send EDI via email automatically
• Peppol Network: Connect to international Peppol network
• Auto Import: Import EDI invoices automatically
• Validation: Validate against standards
• Digital Signature: Sign electronic invoices
EDI Formats
Supported Formats
| Format | Description | Region |
|---|---|---|
| UBL 2.1 | Universal Business Language | International, EU |
| CII | Cross Industry Invoice | Germany, France |
| Peppol BIS | Pan-European Public Procurement | EU |
| Factur-X | Hybrid PDF/XML | France, Germany |
EDI Process
Steps
1. Configure: Go to Accounting → Configuration → EDI. Select format (UBL/CII), configure Peppol ID if using.
2. Export Invoice: When Confirm Invoice, system auto-generates EDI XML file. Download or email.
3. Send via Peppol: If Peppol enabled, invoice auto-sends via network to customer.
4. Receive Invoice: Import EDI XML file from supplier. System auto-creates Vendor Bill.
5. Validate: Check digital signature, validate against standards.