What is eTIMS?
Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) is a comprehensive software solution developed by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for the electronic issuance, transmission, and management of tax invoices. eTIMS is accessible across a wide range of devices including desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and PDAs, making it easy to use anytime, anywhere.
Who Must Use eTIMS?
All individuals and businesses engaging in commercial activity in Kenya are required to use eTIMS.
Prerequisites for Integration between eTIMS and SAP Systems:
APIs:
You can directly integrate eTIMS with SAP systems.
System Customization:
Customization of the SAP system may be necessary depending on the business complexity to ensure it aligns with the eTIMS requirements. This could involve modifying workflows or reporting capabilities to facilitate compliance.
Middleware or Integration Platform:
Utilize SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) or SAP Integration Suite. These facilitate the connection between SAP ERP and eTIMS.
User Mapping:
Establish user mapping between the local user IDs in your current SAP systems and those in eTIMS.
Network Configuration:
This involves configuring firewalls, VPNs, or using the SAP Cloud Connector to facilitate secure connections.
Testing Environment:
Establish a testing environment to validate the integration before going live.
eTIMS Integration with Your Existing SAP Landscape
How to Integrate eTIMS with various SAP systems?
Online Sales Control Unit (OSCU)
The OSCU is designed for businesses that operate online invoicing systems continuously and are always online. This configuration allows for real-time data exchange, ensuring that all transactions are immediately reported to eTIMS.
Virtual Sales Control Unit (VSCU)
The VSCU is tailored for businesses that may not always be online. It supports bulk invoicing and allows for periodic data uploads to eTIMS, making it suitable for companies which are not always online.
Methods for Integration
Choose an expert eTIMS with SAP ERP Integrator. It is very important that you work with an expert eTIMS integrator. VC ERP Consulting is highly qualified to seamlessly integrate SAP Business One with eTIMS.
System-to-System Connection
The integration typically involves establishing a system-to-system connection, meaning your existing SAP system with eTIMS. This allows the SAP systems to communicate directly with the eTIMS platform, facilitating real-time data exchange. The integration can be achieved through the following methods, including:
- Direct API connections
- Middleware solutions that automate data transfer.
eTIMS & SAP ERP Integration Services in Kenya
VC ERP offers eTIMS integration services with all SAP systems in Kenya, helping businesses stay KRA-compliant and streamline e-invoicing. We integrate eTIMS with:
- SAP Business One
- SAP ECC
- SAP S/4HANA On Premise
- SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition
- SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Edition
If you are a business operating in Kenya, it is mandatory for you to adopt eTIMS. VC ERP Consulting can help you integrate eTIMS with any SAP system quickly and economically. Contact us to get started with eTIMS integration.
