SAP Business One Implementation for IndustryVerse

German Localization | Ingold Multi-Tenant Cloud Hosting

Customer Overview

IndustryVerse is a Germany-based business platform facilitating industrial equipment supply between European manufacturers and international partners. Operating in a cross-border environment with growing transactional complexity, IndustryVerse required a centralized ERP system to manage finance, sales, procurement, and reporting while fully complying with German regulatory and accounting standards.

As the business scaled, the need for a robust, cloud-based ERP solution became critical—one that could ensure transparency, compliance, and operational efficiency without increasing internal IT overhead.

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Business Challenges

Before implementing SAP Business One, IndustryVerse faced several operational challenges:

Fragmented business processes across finance, sales, and procurement
Limited real-time visibility into financial and operational data
Manual accounting workflows increasing compliance risk
Need for full German localization, including VAT handling and statutory reporting
Scalability concerns with on-premise infrastructure
Growing demand for secure remote access for distributed teams

IndustryVerse required an ERP solution that was compliant, scalable, and professionally managed, enabling the organization to focus on growth rather than IT administration.

Solution Overview

IndustryVerse selected SAP Business One as its ERP platform, implemented with German localization and hosted on the Ingold Solutions Multi-Tenant Cloud.

This solution provided a fully integrated ERP environment covering core business functions while ensuring compliance with German accounting and legal requirements. Hosting on Ingold’s managed cloud infrastructure eliminated the need for in-house server management and enabled a flexible, future-ready setup.

Why SAP Business One

SAP Business One was chosen for its ability to deliver:

End-to-end ERP functionality for SMEs

Integrated finance, sales, purchasing, inventory, and CRM

Built-in localization for Germany

Real-time reporting and analytics

Flexible deployment via cloud infrastructure

Long-term scalability aligned with business growth

German Localization Implementation

A key requirement for IndustryVerse was full compliance with German financial and regulatory standards. The SAP Business One German localization package enabled:

German chart of accounts and fiscal year structures

Automated VAT calculation and tax reporting

Statutory financial reports aligned with German regulations

Audit-ready financial data and documentation

This ensured that IndustryVerse could operate confidently within the German regulatory framework while preparing for future compliance requirements.

Cloud Hosting on Ingold Multi-Tenant Infrastructure

SAP Business One was deployed on the Ingold Solutions Multi-Tenant Cloud, a professionally managed hosting environment optimized specifically for SAP workloads.

Hosting Highlights

Secure multi-tenant architecture with isolated SAP company databases
Microsoft Azure-based infrastructure
DSGVO-compliant data storage within the EU
High availability and redundancy
Automated backups and disaster recovery
Centralized patching and system monitoring

The cloud model allowed IndustryVerse to scale resources as required while benefiting from predictable costs and reduced IT complexity.

Implementation Approach

The SAP Business One implementation followed a structured and proven methodology:

System Configuration

Setup of SAP Business One with German localization and role-based authorizations

Data Migration

Migration of master data, open transactions, and financial balances

Go-Live & Hypercare

Smooth production launch followed by stabilization and support

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Functional Scope

The implemented SAP Business One solution covered the following areas:

Finance & Accounting

General Ledger
Accounts payable and receivable
Tax and VAT handling
Financial reporting and period closing

Sales & Customer Management

Quote-to-order-to-invoice workflows
Customer master data management
Sales reporting and pipeline visibility

Procurement & Inventory

Purchase order processing
Supplier management
Inventory tracking and availability control

Reporting & Analytics

Real-time dashboards
Operational and financial KPIs
Management-level insights for decision-making

Business Benefits

Following the SAP Business One implementation, IndustryVerse achieved:

Unified ERP platform replacing disconnected systems
Improved financial transparency and real-time reporting
Regulatory confidence through German localization
Lower IT overhead with fully managed cloud hosting
Scalable infrastructure supporting future growth
Secure remote access for modern, distributed teams

Conclusion

By implementing SAP Business One with German localization and deploying it on the Ingold Multi-Tenant Cloud, IndustryVerse established a future-proof ERP foundation. The solution delivers compliance, scalability, and operational clarity—while enabling the company to focus on strategic growth rather than infrastructure management.

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Applicable for Package Optional	Factory Start (For small manufacturing companies starting with structured processes.)	Factory Boost (For growing manufacturers with increasing operational complexity.)	Factory Max (For advanced manufacturers with high process requirements.)
Company Database with basic settings Posting Period defined and Period Indicators General Settings defined System Initialization defined Define Basic Setup information Document Numbering User Group Authorization (Department Level)
Standard Layouts with individual Logo and customization of the footer Sales Quotation Sales Order Delivery Note A/R Invoice A/P Credit Memo Downpayments Purchase Order
Outlook Add-on Integration (5 users included) Activate the Outlook Add-on Configuration of Outlook Add-on
Reporting and analytics
Access to Test Demo Database
Web Client Activation
Customization - Simple User Defined Fields (UDF) and User Define Tables (UDT)
Configuration of SAP Mobile App Standard Mobile App. B1 Sales App. (Additional License required) B1 Service App. (Additional License required)

Company Database with basic settings Posting Period defined and Period Indicators General Settings defined System Initialization defined Define Basic Setup information Document Numbering User Group Authorization (Department Level)
Standard Layouts with individual Logo and customization of the footer Sales Quotation Sales Order Delivery Note A/R Invoice A/P Credit Memo Downpayments Purchase Order
Outlook Add-on Integration (5 users included) Activate the Outlook Add-on Configuration of Outlook Add-on
Reporting and analytics
Access to Test Demo Database
Web Client Activation
Customization - Simple User Defined Fields (UDF) and User Define Tables (UDT)
Configuration of SAP Mobile App Standard Mobile App. B1 Sales App. (Additional License required) B1 Service App. (Additional License required)

Company Database with basic settings Posting Period defined and Period Indicators General Settings defined System Initialization defined Define Basic Setup information Document Numbering User Group Authorization (Department Level)
Standard Layouts with individual Logo and customization of the footer Sales Quotation Sales Order Delivery Note A/R Invoice A/P Credit Memo Downpayments Purchase Order
Outlook Add-on Integration (5 users included) Activate the Outlook Add-on Configuration of Outlook Add-on
Reporting and analytics
Access to Test Demo Database
Web Client Activation
Customization - Simple User Defined Fields (UDF) and User Define Tables (UDT)
Configuration of SAP Mobile App Standard Mobile App. B1 Sales App. (Additional License required) B1 Service App. (Additional License required)

Company Database with basic settings Posting Period defined and Period Indicators General Settings defined System Initialization defined Define Basic Setup information Document Numbering User Group Authorization (Department Level)
Standard Layouts with individual Logo and customization of the footer Sales Quotation Sales Order Delivery Note A/R Invoice A/P Credit Memo Downpayments Purchase Order
Outlook Add-on Integration (5 users included) Activate the Outlook Add-on Configuration of Outlook Add-on
Reporting and analytics
Access to Test Demo Database
Web Client Activation
Customization - Simple User Defined Fields (UDF) and User Define Tables (UDT)
Configuration of SAP Mobile App Standard Mobile App. B1 Sales App. (Additional License required) B1 Service App. (Additional License required)

Applicable for Package Optional	Factory Start (For small manufacturing companies starting with structured processes.)	Factory Boost (For growing manufacturers with increasing operational complexity.)	Factory Max (For advanced manufacturers with high process requirements.)
Predefined COA SKR03/SKR04
Multiple Currencies
Setup of GL Account Determination
Set up of Tax Codes
Budgeting
Cost Accounting Setup the Dimensions and Cost Centers Mark relevant accounts for Cost Accounting in COA.
Elster Configuration and processing Activate ELSTER Add-on Define VAT declaration boxes ELSTER Configuration
DATEV Configuration and Export
Assitance in applying SEPA Creditor Number
Financial Reports Setup
Fixed Assets Intialization and master setup
INTRASTAT Configuration Activate Intastat feature Setup Intrastat configuration Item Master and BP Master Intrastat relevant

Predefined COA SKR03/SKR04
Multiple Currencies
Setup of GL Account Determination
Set up of Tax Codes
Budgeting
Cost Accounting Setup the Dimensions and Cost Centers Mark relevant accounts for Cost Accounting in COA.
Elster Configuration and processing Activate ELSTER Add-on Define VAT declaration boxes ELSTER Configuration
DATEV Configuration and Export
Assitance in applying SEPA Creditor Number
Financial Reports Setup
Fixed Assets Intialization and master setup
INTRASTAT Configuration Activate Intastat feature Setup Intrastat configuration Item Master and BP Master Intrastat relevant

Predefined COA SKR03/SKR04
Multiple Currencies
Setup of GL Account Determination
Set up of Tax Codes
Budgeting
Cost Accounting Setup the Dimensions and Cost Centers Mark relevant accounts for Cost Accounting in COA.
Elster Configuration and processing Activate ELSTER Add-on Define VAT declaration boxes ELSTER Configuration
DATEV Configuration and Export
Assitance in applying SEPA Creditor Number
Financial Reports Setup
Fixed Assets Intialization and master setup
INTRASTAT Configuration Activate Intastat feature Setup Intrastat configuration Item Master and BP Master Intrastat relevant

Predefined COA SKR03/SKR04
Multiple Currencies
Setup of GL Account Determination
Set up of Tax Codes
Budgeting
Cost Accounting Setup the Dimensions and Cost Centers Mark relevant accounts for Cost Accounting in COA.
Elster Configuration and processing Activate ELSTER Add-on Define VAT declaration boxes ELSTER Configuration
DATEV Configuration and Export
Assitance in applying SEPA Creditor Number
Financial Reports Setup
Fixed Assets Intialization and master setup
INTRASTAT Configuration Activate Intastat feature Setup Intrastat configuration Item Master and BP Master Intrastat relevant

Applicable for Package Optional	Factory Start (For small manufacturing companies starting with structured processes.)	Factory Boost (For growing manufacturers with increasing operational complexity.)	Factory Max (For advanced manufacturers with high process requirements.)
Banks Setup Bank Setup House bank setup Define standard format CAMT.053 or MT940
Electronic Transactions Setup Payment Wizard Setup Payment Methods Assign Payment Methods to BP Master Assitance in applying SEPA Creditor Number (https://extranet.bundesbank.de/scp/beantragungCI/lizenz.xhtml?dswid=8814)
Bank Statement Processing Define Bank Internal/Extenal Operation Codes Setup matching criterias
Payment Engine Add-on Activate the Payment Engine Add-on Create required BPP and BSP file formats

Banks Setup Bank Setup House bank setup Define standard format CAMT.053 or MT940
Electronic Transactions Setup Payment Wizard Setup Payment Methods Assign Payment Methods to BP Master Assitance in applying SEPA Creditor Number (https://extranet.bundesbank.de/scp/beantragungCI/lizenz.xhtml?dswid=8814)
Bank Statement Processing Define Bank Internal/Extenal Operation Codes Setup matching criterias
Payment Engine Add-on Activate the Payment Engine Add-on Create required BPP and BSP file formats

Banks Setup Bank Setup House bank setup Define standard format CAMT.053 or MT940
Electronic Transactions Setup Payment Wizard Setup Payment Methods Assign Payment Methods to BP Master Assitance in applying SEPA Creditor Number (https://extranet.bundesbank.de/scp/beantragungCI/lizenz.xhtml?dswid=8814)
Bank Statement Processing Define Bank Internal/Extenal Operation Codes Setup matching criterias
Payment Engine Add-on Activate the Payment Engine Add-on Create required BPP and BSP file formats

Banks Setup Bank Setup House bank setup Define standard format CAMT.053 or MT940
Electronic Transactions Setup Payment Wizard Setup Payment Methods Assign Payment Methods to BP Master Assitance in applying SEPA Creditor Number (https://extranet.bundesbank.de/scp/beantragungCI/lizenz.xhtml?dswid=8814)
Bank Statement Processing Define Bank Internal/Extenal Operation Codes Setup matching criterias
Payment Engine Add-on Activate the Payment Engine Add-on Create required BPP and BSP file formats

Applicable for Package Optional	Factory Start (For small manufacturing companies starting with structured processes.)	Factory Boost (For growing manufacturers with increasing operational complexity.)	Factory Max (For advanced manufacturers with high process requirements.)
Vendor Groups
Landed Costs
Freight

Vendor Groups
Landed Costs
Freight

Vendor Groups
Landed Costs
Freight

Vendor Groups
Landed Costs
Freight

Applicable for Package Optional	Factory Start (For small manufacturing companies starting with structured processes.)	Factory Boost (For growing manufacturers with increasing operational complexity.)	Factory Max (For advanced manufacturers with high process requirements.)
CRM with lead management, contacts Activity Setup Opportunity/Inquiry Setup
Sales Employee
Dunning Terms

CRM with lead management, contacts Activity Setup Opportunity/Inquiry Setup
Sales Employee
Dunning Terms

CRM with lead management, contacts Activity Setup Opportunity/Inquiry Setup
Sales Employee
Dunning Terms

CRM with lead management, contacts Activity Setup Opportunity/Inquiry Setup
Sales Employee
Dunning Terms

Applicable for Package Optional	Factory Start (For small manufacturing companies starting with structured processes.)	Factory Boost (For growing manufacturers with increasing operational complexity.)	Factory Max (For advanced manufacturers with high process requirements.)
Warehouse Management with locations, batches and serial numbers Warehouse Master creation Bin Creation Manage Batchwise and serial wise Inventory
Item Groups
Item Properties
Unit of Measure and UoM Groups Setup
Weight, Length and Width Setup
Manufacturer
Shipping Types
Inventory Cycle
Package Types

Warehouse Management with locations, batches and serial numbers Warehouse Master creation Bin Creation Manage Batchwise and serial wise Inventory
Item Groups
Item Properties
Unit of Measure and UoM Groups Setup
Weight, Length and Width Setup
Manufacturer
Shipping Types
Inventory Cycle
Package Types

Warehouse Management with locations, batches and serial numbers Warehouse Master creation Bin Creation Manage Batchwise and serial wise Inventory
Item Groups
Item Properties
Unit of Measure and UoM Groups Setup
Weight, Length and Width Setup
Manufacturer
Shipping Types
Inventory Cycle
Package Types

Warehouse Management with locations, batches and serial numbers Warehouse Master creation Bin Creation Manage Batchwise and serial wise Inventory
Item Groups
Item Properties
Unit of Measure and UoM Groups Setup
Weight, Length and Width Setup
Manufacturer
Shipping Types
Inventory Cycle
Package Types

Applicable for Package Optional	Factory Start (For small manufacturing companies starting with structured processes.)	Factory Boost (For growing manufacturers with increasing operational complexity.)	Factory Max (For advanced manufacturers with high process requirements.)
Address format setup
Country Setup
Payment Terms

Address format setup
Country Setup
Payment Terms

Address format setup
Country Setup
Payment Terms

Address format setup
Country Setup
Payment Terms

Applicable for Package Optional	Factory Start (For small manufacturing companies starting with structured processes.)	Factory Boost (For growing manufacturers with increasing operational complexity.)	Factory Max (For advanced manufacturers with high process requirements.)
Item Groups Setup
Warehouse Setup
UoM Setup
Manufacturers
Resource Groups Setup
Routing Stages
Issue Method (Backflush/Manual)
Item Master Planning Data Tab
Item Master Production Data Tab
Scrap Generation in BoM

Item Groups Setup
Warehouse Setup
UoM Setup
Manufacturers
Resource Groups Setup
Routing Stages
Issue Method (Backflush/Manual)
Item Master Planning Data Tab
Item Master Production Data Tab
Scrap Generation in BoM

Item Groups Setup
Warehouse Setup
UoM Setup
Manufacturers
Resource Groups Setup
Routing Stages
Issue Method (Backflush/Manual)
Item Master Planning Data Tab
Item Master Production Data Tab
Scrap Generation in BoM

Item Groups Setup
Warehouse Setup
UoM Setup
Manufacturers
Resource Groups Setup
Routing Stages
Issue Method (Backflush/Manual)
Item Master Planning Data Tab
Item Master Production Data Tab
Scrap Generation in BoM

Applicable for Package Optional	Factory Start (For small manufacturing companies starting with structured processes.)	Factory Boost (For growing manufacturers with increasing operational complexity.)	Factory Max (For advanced manufacturers with high process requirements.)
Order Planning and execution
Bill of Materials Management
Production Standard Cost Management

Order Planning and execution
Bill of Materials Management
Production Standard Cost Management

Order Planning and execution
Bill of Materials Management
Production Standard Cost Management

Order Planning and execution
Bill of Materials Management
Production Standard Cost Management

Applicable for Package Optional	Factory Start (For small manufacturing companies starting with structured processes.)	Factory Boost (For growing manufacturers with increasing operational complexity.)	Factory Max (For advanced manufacturers with high process requirements.)
Inventory Transfer Request based on Pro. Order
Inventory Transfer
Issue for Production
Issue for Production - Routing Statewise
Receipt from Production
Disassembly Orders
Procurement Confirmation Wizard

Inventory Transfer Request based on Pro. Order
Inventory Transfer
Issue for Production
Issue for Production - Routing Statewise
Receipt from Production
Disassembly Orders
Procurement Confirmation Wizard

Inventory Transfer Request based on Pro. Order
Inventory Transfer
Issue for Production
Issue for Production - Routing Statewise
Receipt from Production
Disassembly Orders
Procurement Confirmation Wizard

Inventory Transfer Request based on Pro. Order
Inventory Transfer
Issue for Production
Issue for Production - Routing Statewise
Receipt from Production
Disassembly Orders
Procurement Confirmation Wizard

Applicable for Package Optional	Factory Start (For small manufacturing companies starting with structured processes.)	Factory Boost (For growing manufacturers with increasing operational complexity.)	Factory Max (For advanced manufacturers with high process requirements.)
Bill of Materials Report
Open Items List Report
Costing & Financial Integration (More Details)
Forecasts
MRP Wizard Setup
Multi-Level MRP Planning
Planning by Warehouse/Group
Procurement Recommendations
Execute MRP Recommendations

Bill of Materials Report
Open Items List Report
Costing & Financial Integration (More Details)
Forecasts
MRP Wizard Setup
Multi-Level MRP Planning
Planning by Warehouse/Group
Procurement Recommendations
Execute MRP Recommendations

Bill of Materials Report
Open Items List Report
Costing & Financial Integration (More Details)
Forecasts
MRP Wizard Setup
Multi-Level MRP Planning
Planning by Warehouse/Group
Procurement Recommendations
Execute MRP Recommendations

Bill of Materials Report
Open Items List Report
Costing & Financial Integration (More Details)
Forecasts
MRP Wizard Setup
Multi-Level MRP Planning
Planning by Warehouse/Group
Procurement Recommendations
Execute MRP Recommendations

Applicable for Package Optional	Factory Start (For small manufacturing companies starting with structured processes.)	Factory Boost (For growing manufacturers with increasing operational complexity.)	Factory Max (For advanced manufacturers with high process requirements.)
Forecasts
MRP Wizard Setup
Multi-Level MRP Planning
Planning by Warehouse/Group
Procurement Recommendations
Execute MRP Recommendations

Forecasts
MRP Wizard Setup
Multi-Level MRP Planning
Planning by Warehouse/Group
Procurement Recommendations
Execute MRP Recommendations

Forecasts
MRP Wizard Setup
Multi-Level MRP Planning
Planning by Warehouse/Group
Procurement Recommendations
Execute MRP Recommendations

Forecasts
MRP Wizard Setup
Multi-Level MRP Planning
Planning by Warehouse/Group
Procurement Recommendations
Execute MRP Recommendations