WDF 2540014 - Support for the User Defined Fields (UDFs) integration in Shopify connector

WDF 2540014 - Support for the User Defined Fields (UDFs) integration in Shopify connector

The Shopify connector now supports the integration of User Defined Fields (UDFs) between the Shopify and SAP Business One applications. This functionality allows users to map the existing User Defined Fields (UDFs) in Shopify and SAP Business One. This is particularly useful when the UDFs with the same length, datatype, and structure exist in both applications and can be mapped for seamless integration. By leveraging this feature, businesses can ensure that custom data fields are synchronized between Shopify and SAP Business One.

With this enhancement, users can now configure the mapping of UDFs through an intuitive interface, making it easier to link custom fields without the need for extensive technical expertise. As a result, businesses can maintain consistency across systems and improve data accuracy, ultimately leading to better decision-making and customer service.

Overall, the enhanced UDF integration within the Shopify Hub connector empowers businesses to optimize their e-commerce and ERP workflows. By enabling seamless data exchange between Shopify and SAP Business One, organizations can enhance productivity, streamline operations, and deliver a more personalized shopping experience to their customers. This improvement further strengthens the integration capabilities of the Shopify Hub connector, making it a valuable tool for businesses seeking efficient and automated data management solutions.

The Shopify connector supports the integration of User Defined Fields (UDFs) on the following Objects:

1. Customer
2. Products
3. Variants
4. Sales Order

To display the UDF Integration window, choose Administration → Integration Hub → UDF Integration. 
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The following Shopify data types for custom fields are supported for the UDF integration with SAP Business One:

Shopify Data Type

SAP B1 UDF Type

Single line Text

Alphanumeric

Integer

Numeric

Single line Text

Rate, Amount, Price, Quantity, Percents, Measure

boolean

Checkbox

Note:

1.If there is no data in the Shopify custom fields for a master record or transaction, the corresponding custom field information will not be included in the Shopify payload. As a result, it will be ignored during UDF integration. This occurs because the Shopify API does not retrieve data for empty custom fields.
To ensure successful data integration, consider the following approaches:
i. Integration from SAP Business One to Shopify: Enter default or dummy data into the Shopify custom field to ensure it is retrieved in the Shopify payload and overwritten with information synced from SAP.
ii. Integration from Shopify to SAP Business One: Ensure that the correct information is entered into the custom fields in Shopify before initiating the sync.
2. The user needs to ensure that they have mapped the correct UDFs with the same data type, length, and structure between the applications.
3. Later on, if you do not want to integrate UDF information between the applications, you may delete the relevant row from the UDF Integration Mapping screen. Once the row is deleted, the UDF information will no longer be integrated during the initialization and synchronization process.
4. User-Defined Fields (UDFs) in SAP Business One that have the "Linked to Entities" validation will not be displayed in the SAP User Defined Fields (UDF) column in the UDF Integration Mapping screen.

Solution

The enhancement described above has been incorporated in the Intercompany Integration Solutions version 54 and higher versions.

Product
Product or Product Version
B1 INTERCOMPANY INTEGRATION
SAP B1 10.0 FOR SAP HANA
SAP B1 9.3 FOR SAP HANA
SAP BUSINESS ONE 10.0
SAP BUSINESS ONE 9.3

This document refers to : 
WDF 2540001 - Overview Note for Intercompany integration solution Version 54 for SAP Business One