Assign rights via Function privileges and properties
Financial preferences administration with eConnect fields
Setting Access URL and Name Space in Financial preferences db
Batch job for importing e-invoices
Batch job for updating invoice statuses
Connect ECI Inventive with eConnect

Connect ECI Inventive via SOAP API for receiving purchase invoices. Setup performed by ECI or eConnect.

Integration methodSOAP API (v3)DirectionReceive (purchase)Minimum subscriptionProfessionalContract requiredNo

Connect ECI Inventive with eConnect via the SOAP API. This is a complex setup that cannot be performed by the customer. Configuration is done by ECI or in collaboration with eConnect.

Before you start
  • An active eConnect account with at least a Professional subscription
  • Your eConnect connection keys (App Key and Secret)
  • Contact with ECI for the technical configuration
Setting up the connection
Step 1: Create connection keys

Create connection keys in the eConnect platform. Follow the steps in Create connection keys.

Step 2: Activate DNA functions

ECI must activate the following functions in your Inventive environment: E-Invoices, Create E-Invoices, E-Purchase Invoices, E-Purchase Invoice Lines, Purchase E-Invoice to Purchase Invoice, E-Connection User Groups and E-Connection Link. Contact ECI to arrange this.

Step 3: Assign rights

After activating the functions, assign rights to user groups via User Groups Desktop on the Function privileges & properties tab.

Step 4: Configure preferences

Go to Financial preferences administration and fill in the following fields under the eConnect heading: Customer Key, Customer Secret, Created by, Delivery Email Address and Company ID.

Then set the Access URL and Name Space in Financial preferences db:

  • Access URL: https://api.econnect.nl/soap/v3/
  • Name Space: http://api.econnect.nl/v3/

Step 5: Configure batch jobs

Create two batch jobs: one for importing e-invoices and one for updating invoice statuses. Set a continuous schedule.

Note: This is a time-consuming task that cannot be performed by a customer. Have the configuration carried out by ECI or the eConnect tech team.

Frequently asked questions
Can I set up the ECI Inventive connection myself?

No, this is a complex SOAP API integration that cannot be performed by the customer. Configuration is done by ECI or in collaboration with the eConnect tech team. Contact ECI for the technical setup.

Which subscription do I need for the ECI Inventive connection?

You need at least a Professional subscription at eConnect. You also need connection keys (App Key and Secret) and ECI must activate specific DNA functions in your Inventive environment.

Does the ECI Inventive connection also support sending invoices?

No, the ECI Inventive connection is exclusively focused on receiving purchase invoices. Batch jobs periodically fetch new invoices and update invoice statuses automatically.

Need help with the connection? Contact support.

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