ERP integration
Connect your ERP to every trading partner
Your ERP holds the orders, inventory and financials that partner transactions depend on. ECOM integrates it with your trading partners, so inbound documents post automatically, outbound documents generate from ERP events, and errors are caught before they reach your books.
What is ERP integration for EDI?
ERP integration for EDI connects an enterprise resource planning system to the B2B documents exchanged with trading partners. Inbound documents, such as purchase orders, are translated and posted as ERP transactions. ERP events, such as shipments and invoices, are extracted and converted into the documents each partner expects. Integration methods include APIs, SAP IDocs, database interfaces, flat files and prebuilt connectors.
Outcomes
What you can expect
Data entered once
Orders, shipments and invoices flow between partners and the ERP without re-keying.
Fewer posting errors
Validation against ERP master data catches unknown items, prices and locations before documents are posted.
Safer ERP changes
Partner connections stay stable while ERP upgrades and migrations change the internal endpoint.
Approach
How ECOM delivers it
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Multiple plants and ERP instances
PRISM routes each document to the right plant, location or ERP instance using rules based on trading partner, location or document content, configured for your environment.
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Multiple integration methods
APIs, SAP IDocs and BAPIs, database staging tables, XML and flat files, or prebuilt connectors, chosen to fit your ERP.
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Master data validation
Check customers, items, units of measure and prices against ERP data before posting.
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Bi-directional flows
Inbound orders and outbound acknowledgments, ship notices and invoices from the same integration.
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Exception management
Route posting failures to the right team with the document and error context.
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ERP migration support
Re-point existing partner integrations to a new ERP with parallel testing.
Scenarios
Common scenarios
SAP EDI integration
Exchange IDocs between SAP and PRISM for orders, deliveries and invoices.
NetSuite or Business Central for mid-market
Connect cloud ERPs to retail and distribution partners using APIs and connectors.
ERP migration
Keep partners running while moving from a legacy ERP to a new platform.
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Common ERP integration methods
The right method depends on your ERP version, hosting model and IT standards.
| Criteria | Best for | Considerations |
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| APIs (REST/SOAP) | Cloud ERPs and modern versions | Rate limits and API licensing |
| SAP IDocs | SAP ECC and S/4HANA | Requires SAP partner profiles and IDoc configuration |
| Database staging tables | On-premises ERPs with custom import programs | Needs careful transaction control |
| Flat files or XML | Older or heavily customized systems | Batch timing and file monitoring |
| Prebuilt connectors | Supported ERP platforms | Coverage varies by ERP and document type |
Frequently asked questions
Which ERP systems does ECOM support?
ECOM implements and integrates SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP Business One, Oracle E-Business Suite, JD Edwards, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations and Business Central, Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine), Infor M3 and other Infor ERPs, Epicor Kinetic and Prophet 21, QAD, Sage 300 and Sage 500, among others. Prebuilt connector availability is confirmed per platform.
Does ECOM also implement ERP systems?
Yes. In addition to ERP integration, ECOM provides ERP implementation services, so the ERP and its trading partner integrations can be delivered by one team.
Do we need a prebuilt connector?
No. A prebuilt connector can speed up a project, but ECOM also integrates ERPs through APIs, IDocs, files and databases when no connector exists.
Can you integrate a customized ERP?
Yes. ECOM reviews your customizations and selects an integration method that respects your data model and change controls.
Talk to an integration expert
Tell us about your partners, systems and goals. We will show you how PRISM and our team can help.