Fraud Prevention: Automate Account Validation in SAP

Trustpair’s native SAP S/4HANA connector extends SAP account validation by automatically verifying supplier bank accounts and continuously monitoring vendor master data — directly inside your ERP.

What Trustpair brings to SAP S/4HANA

Fraud prevention in SAP relies on internal controls such as segregation of duties, workflow approvals, and SAP GRC monitoring to secure processes and detect anomalies.

However, standard SAP account validation only verifies data format and governance compliance — it does not independently confirm that a supplier’s bank account truly belongs to the declared legal entity.

Because vendor fraud increasingly targets master data changes (such as unauthorized bank detail updates), external bank account ownership verification is essential to prevent payment redirection schemes before funds are released.

Benefits of Trustpair for SAP S/4HANA:
Vendor Fraud blocked in SAP ERP

Add a new vendor, handle change requests, maintain your vendor database, proceed to payment, and prevent error or fraud at any time! With systematic controls along the P2P journey, payment campaigns are 100% secure in SAP S/4HANA.

Save time by Automating Account Validation

Trustpair helps you optimize productivity by replacing time-consuming and manual processes with automated and international account ownership verification, directly in SAP S/4HANA.

Improve Vendor Data Accuracy

Trustpair ensures ERP data reliability thanks to continuous monitoring of your vendor database. This maintains data accuracy and allows for faster payment processing, resulting in a better ROI.

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KEY FEATURES
Key features of Trustpair
in S/4HANA
Trustpair protects your company from payment fraud.

Validate account ownership when onboarding a new vendor (XK01)

When registering new vendors (legal or natural persons) in SAP ERP S/4HANA (transaction XK01), enter the supplier’s company and bank details, go on the Trustpair tab, and get an immediate evaluation (Favorable / Unfavorable / Unconfirmed) of the match between companies and their bank details.

Monitor the vendor database continuously with real-time jobs

Set daily screening of your vendor master data file to detect errors and anomalies with jobs in the SAP ERP S/4HANA interface. Define custom settings such as countries, companies, and subsidiaries. Activate notifications and alerts for vendor status changes.

Payments Requests : Block fraudulent payments and errors (F110)

Define rules in your SAP S/4HANA to exclude “at risk” vendors from the payment requests (transaction F110), and be notified in case of risky situations. Leverage reports and dashboards in Trustpair’s web app to view excluded business partners and take action.

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Trustpair protects all the payment chain, reassures employees of their responsibility and makes the managers aware of the risks.

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An easy-to-use tool, international scope on controls, speed, reliability. A team attentive to clients, responsive and creative.

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It is the simplest, most effective way to stop wire fraud before it happens.

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Flawless security, Great Automation and Support.

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Master Data Manager,
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Essential Fraud Prevention Tool with Exceptional Support and Global Reach.

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Supplier Risk and Compliance Analyst
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Ease of use, implementation, features and customer support.

Christian V.
Treasury Manager,
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The Trustpair solution secures financial transfers, with ease of use and proven efficiency.

Patricia Y.
Director, Global Procurement,
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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Trustpair effectively validates bank account ownership for vendors requesting bank changes, which aids in fraud prevention. I also appreciate the coverage that Trustpair provides.

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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Browse through our different sections and find the answer to your question.

Standard SAP account validation checks data structure and approval workflows but does not confirm external bank account ownership.

Trustpair extends SAP validation by verifying supplier bank accounts against trusted external data sources before payments are executed.

Trustpair’s SAP S/4HANA native connector enables automated supplier bank account validation directly within the ERP, supporting Procurement, MDM, GRC, and Finance teams across the full Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.

Key features include:

  • Native integration within SAP S/4HANA (no middleware or manual file exchanges)

  • Real-time supplier bank account ownership verification at creation or modification

  • Continuous monitoring of vendor master data changes

  • Fraud risk alerts embedded in SAP workflows

  • Automated controls aligned with internal compliance policies

This means:

  • Procurement teams onboard vendors securely

  • MDM teams maintain clean, verified supplier data

  • GRC teams strengthen fraud prevention controls

  • Finance teams release payments with confidence

The result is stronger internal controls without slowing down P2P operations.

SAP GRC Fraud Management is part of SAP’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) framework. It helps organizations detect suspicious activities and enforce internal control policies across business processes.

It typically supports:

  • Monitoring unusual transactions

  • Detecting behavioral anomalies

  • Managing fraud investigations

However, SAP GRC focuses primarily on transaction monitoring and rule-based detection. It does not independently verify whether a supplier’s bank account truly belongs to the declared legal entity.

Trustpair complements SAP GRC by adding automated external bank account ownership verification, strengthening preventive controls across Procurement, MDM, GRC, and Finance teams before payments are executed.

Supplier bank account validation in SAP S/4HANA requires key legal and banking data to confirm account ownership.

The essential information includes:

  • Supplier legal name

  • IBAN or bank account number

  • SWIFT/BIC code

  • Bank country

  • Company registration details (when applicable)

Trustpair automatically cross-checks this data against trusted external sources to confirm that the bank account belongs to the declared legal entity. This prevents fake supplier updates, bank detail manipulation, and vendor fraud across the full P2P lifecycle.

Vendor fraud increasingly targets master data rather than transactions. Fraudsters manipulate supplier bank details to redirect payments.

External bank account ownership verification prevents fraudulent changes before payment execution, strengthening fraud prevention in SAP S/4HANA.

Cleaning vendor data and running automated bank account ownership verifications before migrating to SAP S/4HANA prevents legacy risks from being transferred into the new ERP.

During migration from SAP ECC or older systems, existing vendor master data is replicated into S/4HANA. If outdated, duplicate, or incorrect bank account information is not audited beforehand, those risks become embedded in the new environment.

Performing automated account validation audits before go-live ensures that SAP S/4HANA starts with accurate, verified vendor data — strengthening fraud prevention, compliance, and long-term master data governance from day one.

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