Advansys's ecommerce solutions can be integrated with SAP R/3 for enterprise clients in numerous ways according to the needs of the business. Typically integration is performed in real-time using SAP XI (Exchange Infrastructure) or SAP PI (Process Integrator) and the exposure of standard web services facilitated via BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces).
Clients may choose to push orders directly from the ecommerce solution into SAP and update the website with stock level data. As an alternative to real-time updates we offer the development of EDI interfaces that can be scheduled to run as batch rountines at set intervals. No two clients are exactly the same and Advansys shall work with you to determine the data workflows you require and the frequency of any updates between these disparate systems to make sure you get the most out of your R/3 and ecommerce systems.
For enterprise clients with the smaller brother of R/3 i.e. SAP Business One, Advansys offer the development of EDI data feeds and web services where applicable. Previous clients have benefitted from our knowledge of developing enterprise reporting dashboards displaying KPI data in an easy to use format integrating key sales and marketing information gathered from their ecommerce solution.
If you would like to know more about how Advansys can assist with integrating SAP Business One please contact us.
integration requirements for ecommerce
Typically most clients have a core set of fundamental data that needs to be shared from their ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system in addition to any bespoke nuances which may exist. The decision that needs to be made is at what point do you wish to draw the line otherwise you are in danger of "re-inventing the wheel" and building a web based version of SAP. In our opinion SAP should be at the heart of the system i.e. assume the role of the master; the ecommerce platform is a sales channel that facilitates ordering and talks to the ERP system
We recommend the following data be considered as essential for any ecommerce solution to share with SAP:
Materials (Products)
Stock Levels
Pricing
Orders
Customers
Optionally you may which to move towards a customer portal approach which is far more involved and requires sharing additional data such as:
Quotations
Complaints
Discounts/Special Contracted Terms
Historic Data
Every project is a little bit different so why not talk to us today about your specific sap ecommerce requirements.