What does “DATEV Adjacent” mean?
DATEV Adjacent is intended for systems that work in a DATEV-related way but do not adopt all DATEV standards. You use it if you need DATEV-like exports and validations but want more flexibility in formats and account structures.
Distinction from the DATEV Standard
Different validation and export logic: You work with your own export types and validate account numbers with fewer restrictions.
Export Logic
Reuse of DATEV Export Types: All exports are based on DATEV export types.
Objective: You receive DATEV-like structures without being bound to all detailed rules of the standard.
Validation of Account Numbers
DATEV Adjacent validates account numbers less restrictively than the DATEV Standard:
Numeric: Account numbers consist exclusively of digits (0–9).
Wider number range: You can use account numbers in the range 10000–999999999.
No first-digit logic: There is no DATEV-specific logic for the first digit.
Terminology Overview
DATEV Adjacent: DATEV-related working method with reduced requirements.
DATEV Standard: Original DATEV rules and formats with stricter validation.
Export type: Specific format/profile for a data export.
Use Case Example
Flexible integration scenario: A downstream system expects DATEV-like CSV structures but does not require strict first-digit logic. You export using Adjacent export types.