SAP has created an iPhone application for the Business One application, available now on the Apple iTunes Store.

The company said that the new mobile app provides access to important data and key functionality of Business One, and is available for free as part of the maintenance contract with SAP to those with a professional user license of Business One 8.8 patch level 12 or higher.

The Business One application for iPhone allows users to check on inventory and customers, access reports, receive alerts and process approvals.

With the new mobile app, users can receive alerts on specific events, process approval requests, generate remote actions and drill into data or metrics.

SAP said with its new iPhone application, users can add customised reports and share report results via e-mail from the iPhone.

The application allows edit contact details, view historical activities, special prices; check inventory levels and access information about current products, including purchasing and sales price, available quantity, product specifications and item pictures.

The mobile application is available for the iPhone or iPod touch with a minimal requirement of version 3.2 of the Mac OS.