What is Elster Adapter in SAP CPI? #sapcpi #sap #elster

Summary

This video introduces the Elster Adapter, essential for integrating SAP and non-SAP applications with German tax authorities for secure and compliant tax reporting. It supports both sender and receiver communication, utilizing the Elster Library for tax documentation exchange. The adapter is compatible with SAP HANA, SAP SuccessFactors, and other applications via SAP CPI. It advises on authentication with OAuth, scheduling with a poller, and warns against using it for non-German tax reporting or real-time applications. Configuration involves specifying OAuth credentials and tax document operations. Known issues include lack of support for test tools, local initiation, and error handling.

Takeaways

• 🔌 The Elster Adapter is used for integrating SAP and non-SAP applications with German tax authorities for tax management.
• 🇩🇪 It is specifically designed for the Electronic Tax Administration system used by German tax authorities, known as the Elster system.
• 📄 This adapter facilitates the exchange of tax documentation such as sales tax, purchase tax, and employment tax decisions.
• 💼 It utilizes the Elster Library provided by the tax authorities for both sender-side and receiver-side communication.
• 🔄 The Elster Adapter supports integration with SAP systems like SAP HANA and SAP SuccessFactors, as well as non-SAP applications via SAP CPI.
• 🔐 Use the OAuth credential name feature to authenticate your Elster account with SAP CPI for secure communication.
• ⏰ Utilize the scheduler feature to manage the polling interval of the sender adapter for efficient data processing.
• 🚫 Avoid using the Elster Adapter for tax reporting outside of Germany or for real-time or streaming applications as it does not support these scenarios.
• ⚙️ Configuration parameters for the Elster Adapter include specifying the OAuth credential name and the type of tax document operation.
• ⚠️ Known issues with the Elster Adapter include lack of support for Elster operations in the test tool, local initiation process, and error handling process.

Q & A

What is the primary purpose of the Elster Adapter?

The Elster Adapter is used to integrate SAP and non-SAP applications with German government authorities for tax management, specifically with the Electronic Tax Administration system known as Elster.

What kind of tax documentation can be managed with the Elster Adapter?

The Elster Adapter allows for the management of tax documentation such as tax on sales and purchases, employment tax decisions, and other tax-related documents.

Which library does the Elster Adapter utilize for its functions?

The Elster Adapter uses the Elster Library, which is provided by the German tax authorities.

Does the Elster Adapter support both sending and receiving tax documentation?

Yes, the Elster Adapter supports both sender-side and receiver-side communication for tax documentation.

What types of SAP systems can be integrated with the Elster Adapter?

The Elster Adapter can integrate with SAP systems like SAP HANA and SAP SuccessFactors, and it also supports non-SAP applications through SAP CPI.

What is the recommended use case for the Elster Adapter?

The Elster Adapter should be used for scenarios that require secure, reliable, and compliant tax reporting to the German tax authorities.

How can one authenticate their Elster account with SAP CPI?

One can authenticate their Elster account with SAP CPI using the OAuth credential name feature.

Why should one not use the Elster Adapter for tax reporting to other countries?

The Elster Adapter should not be used for tax reporting to other countries or regions because it only supports the German Tax Administration system.

What are the configuration parameters required for the Elster Adapter?

In the Elster Adapter, one needs to configure the OAuth credential name in the connections parameter and specify the operation type in the processing section.

What are some known issues with the Elster Adapter?

Known issues with the Elster Adapter include lack of support for Elster operations in the test tool, local initiation process, and error handling process.

What is the Elster Adapter's stance on integrating streaming or real-time applications?

The Elster Adapter does not support integration with streaming or real-time applications as it is designed for scheduled or batch data processing.