Release 2.1

Overview

Release Version: 2.1.0

Release Date: TBD

Affected Areas: Users and Admins

Summary: This release introduces direct VAT reporting through the ELSTER API, expands compatibility to non-OneWorld environments, improves Account Details reporting, and enhances XRechnung flexibility. Additional improvements simplify period-end accrual processing and support SuiteTax adoption.

What's New for Users

VAT Reporting via ELSTER API

Users can now submit German VAT returns directly to the German tax authorities through the integrated ELSTER interface.

Impact: VAT reporting can be completed directly within NetSuite, reducing manual submission steps and improving process efficiency.

Improved Account Details (Kontenblatt)

Account Details now provides better handling of intercompany journal entries and supports downloading complete report data as CSV.

Impact: Users gain greater visibility into account movements and can export data more easily for analysis or audit purposes.

Flexible XRechnung Field Mapping

XRechnung field mapping has been enhanced to provide greater flexibility and support Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes.

Impact: Users can generate electronic invoices more easily in scenarios requiring customized data mapping.

Bill Accrual Summary Line

A new summary line has been added to the Bill Accrual process.

Impact: Accrual results are easier to review, improving transparency during period-end closing activities.

What's New for Admins

Support for Non-OneWorld Environments

Localization Germany is now compatible with standard NetSuite environments and is no longer limited to OneWorld accounts.

Impact: Administrators can deploy Localization Germany in a wider range of NetSuite environments.

SuiteTax Compliance

Localization Germany now supports SuiteTax, enabling a smoother transition from legacy tax configurations.

Impact: Administrators can prepare for or complete SuiteTax migrations with improved compatibility across localization features.

Breaking Changes & Required Actions

No breaking changes in this release.

Availability & Rollout

Available From: Immediately

Rollout Type: Automatic

Prerequisites: AVA License Bundle required for optimized error handling.

Technical Notes

Enhancements

Account Details (Kontenblatt)

• Improved handling of intercompany journal entries.

• Added support for exporting complete report data as CSV.

XRechnung

• Added more flexible field mapping capabilities.

• Improved support for Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes.

Bill Accruals

• Added a summary line to improve reporting transparency.

SuiteTax

• Added support for SuiteTax environments.

Environment Compatibility

• Added support for non-OneWorld NetSuite environments.