SRI electronic invoicing (Ecuador) for SAP Business One.
SRI Comprobantes Electrónicos at a glance.
| Format | XML per SRI technical specification, with a 49-digit access key (clave de acceso) |
|---|---|
| Signature | XAdES-BES electronic signature with a certificate from an accredited entity |
| Documents | Facturas, notas de crédito/débito, comprobantes de retención, guías de remisión, liquidaciones de compra |
| Model | Offline scheme: the SRI web services receive and then authorise each voucher |
| Printed copy | RIDE (printed representation) delivered to the buyer with the XML |
Last reviewed 2026-10-15. Rules change; always confirm with the authority. Source: SRI – Comprobantes electrónicos
From SAP Business One to SRI and back.
Map SAP B1 documents (A/R invoices, credit memos, withholding, deliveries) to SRI XML.
Generate the access key, sign with your certificate and send to SRI web services.
Store authorisation number and date in SAP B1 and generate the RIDE PDF.
Email XML + RIDE to the customer automatically and log every step.
SRI Comprobantes Electrónicos: common questions
Is electronic invoicing mandatory in Ecuador?
Yes. SRI has made electronic vouchers mandatory for taxpayers in phases, and today most taxpayers who issue invoices must use them. Check your status with SRI.
Can you handle withholding vouchers (retenciones) from SAP B1?
Yes. Withholdings are generated from SAP B1 purchase documents and sent to SRI like other vouchers.
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