Project Overview

CnEL India was entrusted with designing and developing a production-ready Dolibarr module compatible with Dolibarr v21.0.x and above, built on PHP 8.x. The goal was to automate invoice workflows, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide a user-friendly experience for finance and accounting teams.

Why CnEL India Was the Right Choice

• Deep ERP Expertise: Proven experience in Dolibarr module development following official coding standards.
• Regulatory Compliance Focus: Strong understanding of government-mandated e-invoicing systems and XML-based standards.
• Secure API Integrations: Expertise in building secure, scalable, and fault-tolerant API integrations.
• Documentation-Driven Delivery: Equal emphasis on clean code, usability, and comprehensive documentation.
• Transparent Communication: Weekly progress updates ensured complete visibility and alignment.

Solution Delivered

1. Invoice Sending via e-Factura API

• Direct submission of Dolibarr invoices to the Romanian e-Factura platform.
• Automatic generation of fully compliant XML invoices.
• Real-time invoice status tracking: Sent, Accepted, Rejected.
• Detailed error handling with clear, actionable messages.

2. Invoice Reception via e-Factura API

• Automated retrieval of incoming invoices from the e-Factura system.
• Conversion of received XML invoices into Dolibarr vendor invoices.
• Built-in workflows to validate, accept, or reject invoices within Dolibarr.

3. Secure API Integration

• Secure storage of official API credentials in Dolibarr configuration.
• SSL/TLS-based communication with timeout and retry mechanisms.
• High reliability even under network or API interruptions.

4. User Interface & Experience

• Dedicated e-Factura tab inside Dolibarr.
• Clean dashboards for sent and received invoices.
• Easy tracking of statuses, logs, and errors.

5. Logs & Reporting

• Comprehensive logging of all API calls and invoice transactions.
• Downloadable transaction and status reports in CSV and PDF formats.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

The module was developed in strict accordance with the latest Romanian ANAF e-Factura specifications. Extensive testing ensured accuracy in XML generation, API communication, and invoice processing, resulting in a reliable and audit-ready solution.

Documentation & Deliverables

• Fully functional and tested Dolibarr module.
• Well-structured, commented source code.
• Installation and configuration guide.
• User manual for day-to-day operations.
• Technical documentation for future customization.

Client Feedback

“CnEL India delivered exactly what we needed—on time and with exceptional quality. Their understanding of Dolibarr and the Romanian e-Factura system was impressive. The module works flawlessly, documentation is clear, and communication throughout the project was transparent and professional. We highly recommend CnEL India for complex ERP integrations.”

Conclusion

This project demonstrates CnEL India’s ability to deliver complex, compliance-driven ERP integrations with precision and reliability. By combining technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and clear communica