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NXT AP is a Vertical AI Agent purpose-built for SAP to enable autonomous invoice processing, seamlessly combining SAP-native logic with embedded Azure AI services. It’s the bridge between structured SAP validation and intelligent, adaptive automation—delivering true straight-through processing in Accounts Payable.
Super-human accounts payable processing with NXT AP
Purpose built
for SAP
Real-time,
end-to-end
automation
Unmatched compliance and security
Scalable and
adaptive
What are AI agents ?
A Vertical AI Agent is an AI-powered system tailored for a specific business domain—in this case, Accounts Payable. Unlike horizontal AI platforms that offer general-purpose capabilities, NXT AP is deeply embedded into SAP and specialized for processing supplier invoices using native SAP FI/MM processes enhanced by AI.
NXT AP’s vertical integration includes:
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SAP-native document parking, matching, and posting.
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Real-time interaction with SAP data and business rules.
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AI-based reasoning in predefined domains like compliance, OCR-result validation, line-item coding proposal (Non-PO), payment terms optimization, and more.
How NXT AP works – The core stack
NXT AP achieves this by combining three key layers:
SAP-native validation & posting:
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All captured invoice data is validated using SAP’s own methods (e.g., 3-way matching with PO and GR data, tax code checks, etc.).
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Exceptions (mismatches, missing POs, approvals) are routed via NXT EDGE to the right users.
Azure AI Services – embedded, not external:
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Azure Document Intelligence processes image-based invoices using modern AI to extract structured data from PDFs, scans, or even mobile photos.
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Azure AI-models are used to interpret natural language content in invoices (e.g., for payment terms or compliance).
AI Agent Framework:
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Defined tasks are assigned to modular AI Agents (e.g., Payment Terms Agent, Line Item Matching Agent, Compliance Agent) and responses are directly processed in SAP.
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AI Agents are dynamically invoked as subprocesses within the NXT AP flow. They never override rules; they handle edge cases and support human-like judgment in automation.
Why NXT AP is the right choice?
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Purpose-Built for SAP: NXT AP is a Vertical AI Agent designed to leverage SAP’s data and validation capabilities, eliminating redundancies and ensuring real-time, compliant processing.
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Real-Time, End-to-End Automation: Processes invoices from receipt to compliant posting in less than 10 seconds, powered by Azure AI services and SAP-native methods.
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Unmatched Compliance and Security: AI-driven validation ensures compliance with global regulations, all while maintaining data privacy through stateless processing within SAP.
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Scalable and Adaptive: Supports high-volume AP environments across 40+ markets, evolving with business and regulatory needs.
What sets NXT AP apart
Legacy Solutions vs. NXT AP
Feature/Aspect
NXT AP Agent
SAP Integration
Fully embedded in SAP; no external layers.
Data Management
Real-time, native SAP data processing.
Compliance
Adaptive AI-driven checks in real time.
AI capabilities
Leverages Azure AI-services (Computer Vision & GPT)
Speed
Processes invoices in under 10 seconds.
Complex Scenarios
Supports all SAP posting scenarios.
Legacy AP Solution
Standalone systems needing middleware
Redundant data stored externally.
Static rule-based compliance.
Limited OCR and rule-based systems.
Delayed batch processing.
Limited to basic use cases.
Comprehensive Capabilities of NXT AP
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Native e-Invoice network integration: NXT AP integrates SAP systems natively with more than 30 national networks, ensuring compliance with the growing number of e-Invoice mandates.
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Real-time Matching and Validation: Enables straight-through-processing (STP) by matching and validating supplier invoice data against complete and current SAP data.
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Seamless Exception Handling: AI-powered workflows streamline approvals, assign tasks, and manage exceptions.
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Advanced Analytics: Provides actionable insights into process performance, compliance bottlenecks, and operational benchmarks via NXT EDGE Analytics.
NXT AP
Empowered Users: Tools like NXT ASK offer 24/7 multilingual support and actionable analytics for better decision-making.
Future-Ready Compliance: Aligns seamlessly with global e-invoicing mandates, ensuring compliance with rapidly changing regulations.
Effortless Deployment: Requires no infrastructure changes and operates on a consumption-based pricing model.
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