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Technical resources covering Magento integrations with enterprise procurement systems and the French e-invoicing reform. Organized by product family.
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Gatebold E-Procurement Gateway
PunchOut, cXML, OCI, SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle Procurement, Jaggaer integrations, etc. Everything you need to connect Magento to enterprise procurement systems.
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Most common cXML errors: understand, debug, fix
cXML errors are silent by design, poorly documented, and buyers rarely give details. This guide covers the Status codes you will actually hit in Magento 2 / Adobe Commerce integrations and how to debug them fast.
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· e-procurement
What is OCI and what is it used for in e-procurement?
OCI (Open Catalog Interface) is the SAP standard for connecting its procurement systems to external supplier catalogs. Simpler than cXML but more limited, and still widely used in the SAP ecosystem.
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· cxml
cXML vs OCI: what is the difference and which one to choose?
cXML and OCI are the two dominant formats in B2B PunchOut. Their origins, technical mechanisms, and use cases are very different. This guide helps you understand which one you will encounter and how to handle them.
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· punchout
PunchOut Coupa: connecting your Magento 2 catalog
Coupa is the second most requested procurement system for PunchOut. Its approach is lighter than Ariba in some areas, but comes with its own quirks. A practical guide for Magento and Adobe Commerce.
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· cxml
UNSPSC mapping in PunchOut: why it matters and how to structure it
UNSPSC codes are often required by procurement systems in the PunchOutOrderMessage. Understanding this classification, common mistakes, and how to structure the mapping to avoid rejections.
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· e-procurement
PunchOut in France: why B2B suppliers are getting on board
The French PunchOut market is accelerating. Large enterprises and mid-sized companies increasingly demand this connection from their suppliers. Market context, opportunities, and French specificities.
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· punchout
PunchOut Oracle Procurement: specifics and Magento 2 integration
Oracle Procurement Cloud has its own cXML conventions. This guide covers Oracle specifics, differences with Ariba and Coupa, and the recommended approach for Magento and Adobe Commerce.
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· punchout
PunchOut SAP Ariba: integration guide for Magento 2 and Adobe Commerce
SAP Ariba is the most common procurement system in PunchOut projects. This guide covers cXML authentication, credentials, shared secrets, common pitfalls, and the recommended approach for Magento.
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· magento-adobe-commerce
Magento and Adobe Commerce: the B2B e-commerce platform of reference
Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce dominate B2B e-commerce. But integrating PunchOut remains a challenge. Gatebold offers a ready-to-install connector, compatible with the latest stable version.
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· magento-adobe-commerce
PunchOut for Magento 2: what to plan before you start
Before starting a PunchOut integration on Magento 2 or Adobe Commerce, six decisions need to be made. Skipping them leads to long, fragile and expensive-to-maintain projects.
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· punchout
Setup Request vs cart return: understanding the difference
Two cXML messages, two directions, two distinct moments in a PunchOut flow. Telling them apart avoids most integration mistakes.
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· cxml
What is cXML and why does it matter in e-procurement?
cXML (commerce XML) is the language that procurement systems and B2B storefronts speak to each other. Understanding its key messages before starting a PunchOut project saves a lot of surprises.
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· punchout
What is PunchOut in B2B eCommerce?
PunchOut lets a buyer browse a supplier's catalog from their own procurement system, then return the cart for internal approval. A plain explanation.
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Gatebold E-Invoice Gateway
French DGFiP 2026/2027 reform, Approved Platform (Plateforme Agréée), Factur-X, UBL, Magento, etc. Everything you need to bring your store into compliance with the French e-invoicing reform.
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· e-invoice
AFNOR XP Z12-013: the transmission API to the Approved Platform
AFNOR XP Z12-013 is the French experimental standard that frames the e-invoicing exchange API. Understanding its role between a Compatible Solution and an Approved Platform, and what being aligned with it actually means.
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· e-invoice
EN 16931: the semantic model of the electronic invoice
EN 16931 is the European standard that defines the mandatory data of an electronic invoice. Understanding this semantic model, and why it sits at the heart of the French reform and of the Factur-X, UBL and CII formats.
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· e-invoice
E-invoicing, transaction e-reporting, payment e-reporting: the 3 flows of the DGFiP reform
The French e-invoicing reform does not impose a single flow but three distinct obligations. Understand which ones apply to you, when they are triggered, and how they fit together for your Magento 2 or Adobe Commerce store.
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· e-invoice
Electronic invoice lifecycle: from Magento emission to final status
A detailed walkthrough of the 7 stages an electronic invoice goes through between its emission from Magento 2 or Adobe Commerce and its final status, with the statuses returned along the way and what to do when an invoice is rejected.
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· e-invoice
Magento and e-invoicing: how to bring your store into compliance
A concrete action plan for a Magento or Adobe Commerce store that must comply with the French e-invoicing reform: diagnostic, scope, budget and the typical timeline of a compliance project.
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· e-invoice
Approved Platform vs Compatible Solution: what difference for your Magento
The DGFiP reform introduces two distinct roles in the framework: Approved Platform and Compatible Solution. Understand which one concerns you directly and which one you must choose for your Magento 2 or Adobe Commerce store.
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· e-invoice
Factur-X, UBL, CII: which electronic invoice format should you choose?
Technical comparison of the three formats accepted by the French DGFiP reform: Factur-X, UBL and UN/CEFACT CII. Origins, structure, tooling and use cases to make the right choice for your Magento 2 or Adobe Commerce store.
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· e-invoice
French e-invoicing 2026-2027: the complete guide for Magento merchants
Timeline, actors, formats, and a concrete action plan to bring your Magento or Adobe Commerce store into compliance with the French B2B e-invoicing reform.
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