Introduction to Maventa

Maventa is a premier provider of electronic invoicing and document transfer services for businesses and public organizations. Functioning like an electronic post office, Maventa smoothly connects suppliers and buyers with their respective systems. Beyond just e-document delivery, Maventa offers a variety of value-added services to enhance invoicing and related financial processes.

Connecting with Maventa: APIs Overview

Maventa provides two APIs for integration: REST and SOAP. While both APIs can be utilized, it’s important to note that some functions are exclusive to the REST API.

REST API

Maventa’s REST API facilitates access to account management and e-invoicing services. It also supports broader business document exchanges, such as order document processing, and connects to a growing array of advanced functions and services for P2P (Purchase to Pay) and O2C (Order to Cash).

SOAP API

The SOAP API also provides access to account management and e-invoicing services. However, new functionalities and enhancements are exclusive to the REST API.

API Capabilities

With Maventa’s APIs, you can accomplish:

• Electronic invoicing for B2B, B2G, and consumer sectors
• Consumer invoicing through net banking and mobile apps
• E-document delivery, including electronic ordering
• Access to value-added services for P2P and O2C
• Development of custom applications and import tools

Understanding Maventa’s E-Invoicing

Choosing the Right Integration

To effectively integrate with Maventa, consider your objectives and the range of services you need. This guide will help you make informed decisions about your integration strategy.

Defining Your Integration Scope

The integration scope dictates your access to Maventa services and defines the core functionalities available to your users. Consider the following:

• Purpose: Will users send, receive, or do both with electronic documents?
• Invoicing Needs: Do users require B2B or B2C invoicing? Maventa supports various consumer invoicing options tailored to different geographic regions.
• Additional Services: Which additional services do your users need? We offer enhanced support in areas like print and scan services, Receivables Management, and Supplier Activation. Refer to the “Services & Networks” section in the Integration Guide for details.

As integrators, you can choose between using the REST API or the legacy SOAP API. Future updates and features will be implemented only in the REST API.

Integration Levels

Integrating with Maventa can range from using a few API endpoints to a comprehensive solution. The more feature-rich your integration, the more development effort is required. Here are the integration levels:

• Level 1: Sending and receiving invoices via API, while UI interfaces (email and web) manage errors, invoice tracking, and account settings.
• Level 3: Full automation, where all actions—including invoice sending, receiving, monitoring, and error handling—are managed through the API, eliminating the need for UI navigation.

Choose a level based on your needs and desired automation level. Remember, you can begin at a lower level and evolve over time.

Quick Guide to E-Invoicing

Curious about the fundamentals of electronic invoicing? Check out our quick guide to mastering electronic invoicing and document exchange.