D365 SEEBURGER Solution With COSMO
Standardized EDI integration for Dynamics 365 Business Central
Reduced complexity in growing partner networks
Companies using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central benefit from a modern, cloud-based ERP system. However, once EDI comes into play, complexity increases rapidly: different formats, communication channels, and partner requirements lead to growing integration effort.
The joint solution from SEEBURGER and COSMO CONSULT connects Business Central with a central integration layer for EDI and B2B communication. This enables standardized, controlled, and efficiently scalable EDI processes – regardless of the number of connected partners.
The challenge: increasing complexity in EDI scenarios
EDI is well established across industries. In practice, however, several challenges quickly emerge:
Without a central integration strategy, a web of point-to-point connections develops. Each new connection increases operational, monitoring, and support effort.
At the same time, Business Central does not natively provide functions crucial for structured EDI processes, such as:
Controlled import and export of messages |
Staging and validation before processing |
Transparent tracking of EDI messages |
The solution at a glance
The joint solution from SEEBURGER and COSMO CONSULT combines ERP-adjacent EDI processing with a scalable integration platform.
The architecture is based on four core components:
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Central data management for master data and business documents
COSMO EDI Module
Processing of incoming and outgoing EDI messages directly in the ERP Including staging, validation, and a user-friendly interface
Standardized Interface
Unified connection between COSMO EDI and SEEBURGER Reduces integration effort and simplifies implementation
SEEBURGER Integration Platform
Conversion to partner-specific formats, communication management, and central message tracking and monitoring – ncluding support for common EDI standards and protocols An extensive library of over 20,000 existing partner mappings accelerates onboarding of new business partners
How the solution works in practice
The solution fully supports typical EDI processes such as order-to-cash.
Simplified workflow:
- A partner sends an order in the desired EDI format
- SEEBURGER receives, processes, and converts the message
- The message is transformed into a standardized handover format
- The COSMO EDI Module processes the data in Business Central
- Master data and references are assigned in the ERP
- Validations ensure data accuracy and completeness
- Outgoing documents, such as invoices, are generated and passed to SEEBURGER
- SEEBURGER converts the data into the target EDI format and transmits it to the partner
All business logic remains in the ERP, while integration and communication logic is outsourced.
More control through validation and transparency
A central advantage of the solution is controlled EDI message processing.
In Business Central, the following is defined:
- Which checks are performed before processing or sending
- Which data is mandatory
- How errors or incomplete messages are handled
This makes processes more robust and manageable.
Additionally, central message tracking in the SEEBURGER platform provides transparency:
- Incoming and outgoing messages are fully traceable
- Processing status is always visible
- Support cases can be resolved faster
- Business departments can access information and perform initial analyses independently
Benefits for companies
The joint solution offers clear benefits for Business Central users:
Why SEEBURGER and COSMO CONSULT
The strength of the joint solution lies in the combination of ERP and integration expertise.
COSMO CONSULT brings extensive experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ERP processes, and industry-specific requirements. The COSMO EDI Module integrates EDI functionality directly into the ERP, enabling controlled data processing.
SEEBURGER complements this with a powerful integration platform for EDI and B2B communication, providing broad support for formats, protocols, and partner requirements, as well as central monitoring and message tracking.
Together, the solution is technically scalable and operationally manageable.
COSMO CONSULT at a glance
COSMO CONSULT is one of the leading international Microsoft partners for enterprise software and digitalization. Founded in 1996 with headquarters in Berlin, the company employs over 1,600 people at 52 locations across 20 countries – including 16 in Germany – and is the largest owner-managed Microsoft partner worldwide.
As a market leader in the German-speaking region, COSMO CONSULT develops industry-specific solutions based on Microsoft technologies. The portfolio includes ERP, CRM, Data & Analytics, BI, Modern Workplace, HR, Cloud, and Digital Services.
With AI and automation, COSMO CONSULT optimizes business processes and strategically supports companies in areas such as change management and customer strategy. Customers range from small and medium-sized enterprises to large corporations across multiple industries.
Conclusion
EDI with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central quickly becomes complex as partner numbers grow. Different formats, communication channels, and individual requirements increase integration effort.
The joint SEEBURGER and COSMO CONSULT solution provides a structured approach: EDI processing in the ERP combined with a central integration platform for mapping, communication, and monitoring.
This enables standardized EDI processes, more transparent operations, and reliable scalability even in expanding partner networks.
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