FAQ
Shopify Plus ERP Integration Guide
Shopify Plus integrates with SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, Sage, and Odoo through iPaaS middleware (like Patchworks) or custom API integrations. The ERP stays your source of truth for inventory, pricing, and orders — Shopify Plus is the commerce layer your buyers interact with.
Supported ERPs
- SAP — Business One, S/4HANA. We integrated SAP with Shopify Plus for Goodyear's catalog operations.
- Oracle NetSuite — SuiteCommerce connector available, plus iPaaS options for custom flows.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 — Business Central and Finance & Operations. Strong iPaaS support via Patchworks.
- Epicor — Common in manufacturing. Typically requires custom middleware for full B2B data sync.
- Sage and Odoo — Mid-market options with API-based integrations. We connected Odoo for Herbasante.
Integration Methods
iPaaS Middleware
Patchworks, Celigo, or similar platforms. Pre-built connectors, visual data mapping, built-in error handling and monitoring. Best for standard inventory/order/customer sync with supported ERPs.
Custom Middleware
Built on Cloudflare Workers, AWS Lambda, or Azure Functions. Full control over business logic — real-time pricing, complex inventory allocation, multi-warehouse routing. Best when your ERP has non-standard APIs or you need custom transformation logic.
Learn more about our integration approach on our platform integration page, or see how we handle ERP-to-Shopify connections step by step.
Related Questions
Which ERPs work best with Shopify Plus?
SAP Business One and S/4HANA, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Business Central and F&O), and Epicor have the most mature Shopify Plus integration paths. NetSuite and Dynamics have the widest range of pre-built connectors. SAP integrations typically require custom middleware or iPaaS.
What data syncs between Shopify Plus and an ERP?
Core data flows include inventory levels (ERP → Shopify), product data and pricing (ERP → Shopify), customer accounts and payment terms (ERP → Shopify), orders (Shopify → ERP), fulfillment and tracking (ERP → Shopify), and payment confirmations (Shopify → ERP).
Should we use iPaaS or custom integration?
iPaaS (like Patchworks) for standard data flows with supported ERPs — faster, cheaper, and easier to maintain. Custom middleware when you need complex business logic, real-time inventory allocation, custom pricing engines, or when your ERP has a non-standard API.
How much does ERP integration cost?
iPaaS-based ERP integration costs $30K–$60K for implementation plus $2K–$5K/month for the middleware subscription. Custom middleware integration costs $50K–$120K for the build plus hosting costs. The biggest variable is the number of data flows and the complexity of your ERP API.