ERP / E-commerce Connector

Connector ERP and PrestaShop

Open-Flux is a middleware connector that automatically synchronizes your ERP with your PrestaShop store. Products, variants, stock, pricing, customers, and orders are exchanged at the frequency you choose, with no manual re-entry.

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Definition

What is a ERP PrestaShop connector?

A ERP PrestaShop connector is middleware that automatically synchronizes products, stock, pricing, customers, and orders between the ERP and the PrestaShop e-commerce platform, eliminating any manual re-entry.

In practice, this connector enables you to:

Automatically export your products, stock, and pricing from ERP to PrestaShop
Automatically import orders placed on PrestaShop into ERP
Synchronize stock levels at a defined frequency to prevent overselling
Update order statuses and send tracking numbers

💡 Open-Flux by MySolutionConnect

Open-Flux is the connector solution developed by MySolutionConnect, a company with over 35 years of experience in the business management world. With over 1,000 customers and 100 partners, Open-Flux is compatible with the main ERP systems on the market (Sage, Cegid, EBP, Wavesoft...) and the leading e-commerce platforms (PrestaShop, PrestaShop, WooCommerce, Magento...).

Who is this connector for?

The ERP PrestaShop connector is designed for companies that:

Use ERP for sales management and/or accounting
Have a PrestaShop store (all plans: Basic, PrestaShop, Advanced, Plus)
Want to automate data exchange between their ERP and e-commerce
Want to eliminate manual tasks and the related errors
Need a single, unified view of their online and offline activity

The challenge of ERP / E-commerce integration

Without a connector, teams must manually re-enter web orders into the ERP, update stock on the website, and check price consistency. These repetitive tasks take time, create errors, and slow down e-commerce growth.

An automated connector like Open-Flux removes these frictions and allows teams to focus on higher-value work: customer service, business development, and sales analysis.

Challenges

Why connect ERP with PrestaShop?

Connecting your ERP to your PrestaShop store transforms your daily operations. Here is the before/after comparison once the connector is implemented.

❌ Without a connector

Manual re-entry of every PrestaShop order into Sage
Manual stock updates multiple times a day
Risk of errors in pricing, quantities, and references
Frequent overselling and stockouts
Time wasted on repetitive tasks
Customer data split across two systems
Difficulty handling high order volumes
Tracking information not sent to the customer

✓ With Open-Flux

Orders automatically imported into ERP
Stock synchronized at the frequency you choose
Reliable, consistent data across both systems
PrestaShop stock always aligned with real stock
Teams freed up for higher-value work
Unified customer view (history, addresses, terms)
Ability to handle order spikes without overload
Tracking numbers sent automatically

📊 Concrete example

A company processing several dozen orders per day can spend hours daily re-entering them without a connector. With Open-Flux, this task is automated 100%, freeing up valuable time that can be redirected to customer service or business development.

Use cases

Industries covered

The ERP PrestaShop connector adapts to the specific needs of many industries. Here are the most common use cases:

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Fashion & apparel

Variant management (sizes, colors), seasonal collections, multi-brand

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Cosmetics & beauty

Batch numbers, expiry dates, product regulations

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Spare parts

Large catalogs, technical references, vehicle compatibility

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Wines & spirits

Vintages, appellations, batch-level stock management

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Industry & distribution

B2B pricing, customer-specific terms, technical catalogs

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Home equipment

Furniture, decor, appliances, bulky products

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Sports & leisure

Sports equipment, leisure goods, accessories

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Parapharmacy

Dietary supplements, health products, traceability

🎯 Is your industry not listed?

Open-Flux adapts to all industries using ERP and PrestaShop. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.

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Synchronized data

Data flows between ERP and PrestaShop

Open-Flux manages 8 main data flows, each configurable to fit your needs (frequency, filters, transformations).

Flow	Direction	Included data
Products	Sage → PrestaShop	SKU reference, EAN code, name, short and long description, sales price excl. VAT and incl. VAT, VAT rate, weight, dimensions, brand, family
Variants	Sage → PrestaShop	Variants (sizes, colors, materials), link to parent product, price and stock per variant, specific EAN codes
Stock	Two-way	Physical stock, available-to-sell stock, incoming stock, by warehouse or consolidated multi-warehouse. Automatic update during order import.
Pricing	Sage → PrestaShop	Prices by customer group (B2B), customer-specific pricing, scheduled promotions, compare-at prices
Customers	Two-way	Customer account (email, name, company), billing and shipping addresses, phone numbers, commercial terms, price group
Orders	PrestaShop → Sage	Header (reference, date, totals), lines (products, quantities, prices), discounts, shipping fees, payment method, selected carrier
Status	Sage → PrestaShop	Order status updates (preparing, shipped, delivered), tracking number, carrier name
Documents	Sage → PrestaShop	PDF invoices generated by Sage automatically sent to the customer

Details of synchronized product data

Below is the complete list of product information that can be synchronized from ERP to PrestaShop:

Basic information

Product reference (SKU)
EAN / Barcode
Short name
Long description / product sheet
Brand / Manufacturer
Family / Category

Commercial information

Sales price excl. VAT
Sales price incl. VAT
Applicable VAT rate
Compare-at price / promotional price
Pricing by customer group
Customer-specific pricing terms

Logistics information

Weight (gross / net)
Dimensions (L x W x H)
Sales unit
Packaging
Lead time

Variants

Size variants
Color variants
Other custom attributes
Stock per variant
Price per variant

🔧 Custom configuration

Each flow is configurable: you define the selection criteria (which products to export), the transformation rules (field mapping), and the synchronization frequency that fits your business.

How it works

How does the Sage PrestaShop connector work?

Open-Flux acts as an intelligent gateway between ERP and PrestaShop. Here is how it works:

Technical architecture

The connector is deployed on a workstation or server with access to your ERP environment. It communicates with:

ERP: via Sage Business Objects and SQL Server database access
PrestaShop: via PrestaShop’s official REST and GraphQL Admin API

Outbound flows (Sage → PrestaShop)

Product, stock, and pricing data are extracted from ERP based on your criteria. The connector applies transformation rules (field mapping, conversions) and then sends the data to PrestaShop through its API. Products are created or updated automatically in your store.

Synchronization runs at the frequency you define: every 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 1 hour, or on a custom schedule.

Inbound flows (PrestaShop → Sage)

The connector regularly queries PrestaShop to retrieve new orders. For each order, it creates in ERP:

The customer: automatically created if new, or matched to an existing customer (email lookup)
The sales document: quote, order, delivery note, or invoice depending on your configuration
Order lines: products, quantities, unit prices, discounts if applicable
Additional information: shipping fees, payment method, carrier, customer comments

Error handling and logs

Each synchronization is recorded in a detailed log. If an error occurs (unknown product, insufficient stock, invalid customer, incorrect format), the connector:

Generates an alert (email, dashboard)
Flags the record as an error pending correction
Continues processing the remaining data
Allows manual restart after correction

Deployment

Connector implementation

Implementing an ERP PrestaShop connector with Open-Flux follows a structured 4-phase process.

Requirements analysis

Detailed review of your environment: ERP version, modules used, catalog structure (number of products and variants), specific rules (pricing, multi-warehouse stock, customer terms). We also identify priority flows and potential technical constraints.

Connector configuration

Setup of each flow: field mapping between Sage and PrestaShop, transformation rules (VAT-inclusive pricing calculation, unit handling, category matching), product selection criteria, and frequencies tailored to your activity.

Testing and validation

Validation of each flow in a staging environment with real data. We test standard cases (create product, import order) and edge cases: out-of-stock product, discounted order, new customer, product with variants. Adjustments if needed.

Go-live and training

Production rollout, data initialization (initial product export to PrestaShop), and team training: dashboard usage, log reading, alert and error handling, and restart procedures.

✓ Ongoing support

After go-live, our team remains available: technical support, configuration adjustments, and onboarding of new flows. You will have a dedicated contact who understands your environment.

Required setup

Technical requirements

To deploy the Open-Flux connector between ERP and PrestaShop, the following elements are required:

📦 ERP requirements

Access to the Sage management server: ideally via remote desktop; otherwise via TeamViewer with a permanent session (during setup)
SQL Server database access: server name, database name, username/password with SQL Server authentication
.gcm file: location of the .gcm file in your environment pointing to the correct Sage folder, plus application username/password to access Sage sales management
Sage Business Objects: must be installed on the machine where the connector will be deployed

🛒 PrestaShop requirements

PrestaShop plan: Basic, PrestaShop, Advanced, or Plus (all supported)
Admin access: account with admin permissions on the store
Custom App: created in the PrestaShop admin, with the required permissions (products, inventory, orders, customers)

🌐 Network requirements

Internet access: outbound HTTPS access to the PrestaShop API
Connection stability: stable connection to ensure reliable synchronizations

💡 A staging environment is recommended

We recommend having an ERP staging environment (a copy of your database) for configuration and testing. It must be structurally identical to production.

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Best practices

Mistakes to avoid

Here are the most common mistakes when implementing an ERP / E-commerce connector and how to avoid them:

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Neglecting ERP data quality

Incomplete or inconsistent data in ERP (empty descriptions, zero prices, missing categories) will end up in your PrestaShop store.

✓ Solution: Before syncing, audit and clean your product data in ERP. Complete product sheets and verify prices and stock.

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Synchronizing all products without filters

Publishing the entire Sage catalog to PrestaShop may include obsolete items, internal references, or products not intended for online sale.

✓ Solution: Define clear criteria (family, “publish online” flag, minimum stock) to sync only what matters.

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Underestimating the testing phase

Going live without testing all scenarios can lead to pricing errors, incorrectly imported orders, or stock issues.

✓ Solution: Plan a full validation in staging. Test standard and edge cases (discounts, new customers, out-of-stock products).

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Not defining an error-handling process

Without a clear process, errors pile up and the team doesn’t know how to respond.

✓ Solution: Train the team to read logs, assign owners, and document correction procedures.

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Choosing an unsuitable synchronization frequency

Too low a frequency can cause overselling (stock not updated); too high can overload systems unnecessarily.

✓ Solution: Adjust frequency to volume and criticality. Stock typically needs a higher frequency than product sheets.

Benefits

Benefits of Open-Flux

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Time savings

Eliminate hours of manual re-entry every day. Orders, stock, and products sync automatically. Your team focuses on higher-value tasks.

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Data reliability

Reduce human errors. Prices, references, and quantities remain identical between ERP and PrestaShop. Fewer issues and claims.

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Controlled stock

Synchronization at the frequency you choose. Prevent overselling that hurts satisfaction and stockouts that reduce revenue.

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Scalability

The connector handles activity peaks (sales, Black Friday) smoothly. More orders without proportionally increasing workload.

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Tailored configuration

Every company has its own rules. Open-Flux adapts: filters, transformation rules, custom mapping, and adjustable frequencies.

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Proven expertise

Over 35 years of experience, more than 1,000 customers, and 100 partners. A team that masters ERP and the specifics of your business.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ — ERP PrestaShop Connector

Is Open-Flux compatible with my ERP version? ▼

Open-Flux is compatible with ERP. The connector uses Sage Business Objects and SQL Server database access. Contact us to confirm compatibility with your specific environment.

Does the connector handle product variants (sizes, colors)? ▼

Yes. Open-Flux supports variants. Whether you use native ERP variants or a custom setup, the connector creates the corresponding variants in PrestaShop (sizes, colors, materials...) with their specific stock and prices. The parent product / variant link is maintained.

Can I choose which products are synchronized to PrestaShop? ▼

Yes. You define selection criteria to filter products to publish: by family, brand, status (active/inactive), warehouse, or via a custom “publish online” field. Only products that match your criteria are synchronized.

Do PrestaShop orders automatically create documents in Sage? ▼

Yes. You can choose the type of document created in ERP: quote, order, delivery note, or invoice. Information is filled automatically: customer, addresses, lines, quantities, prices, discounts, shipping fees, payment method, and carrier.

How often is stock updated? ▼

The frequency is configurable: every 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 1 hour, or on a custom schedule. The optimal frequency depends on sales volume and stock criticality.

How are B2B customers with specific pricing handled? ▼

Open-Flux supports B2B pricing in several ways: group pricing (Sage price category), customer-specific pricing, and tiered pricing by quantity. These can be synchronized to PrestaShop depending on your plan’s features.

Does the connector work with multiple PrestaShop stores? ▼

Yes. Open-Flux can synchronize a single ERP environment with multiple PrestaShop stores (multi-brand, multi-country). Each store can have its own rules: different product selection, pricing in a specific currency, and stock from a specific warehouse.

What happens if an error occurs during synchronization? ▼

Each synchronization is logged. If an error occurs (product not found, invalid data), the connector generates an alert. The failed record is put on hold while the rest continues processing. You can correct and restart manually.

What are the requirements to install the connector? ▼

For ERP: access to the management server, SQL Server access (server, database, username/password), the .gcm file location pointing to the correct folder, application credentials for sales management, and Sage Business Objects installed on the deployment machine. For PrestaShop: store admin access.

Does the connector support multi-warehouse stock? ▼

Yes. Open-Flux can synchronize stock from multiple ERP warehouses to PrestaShop. You can publish the stock of a specific warehouse or consolidate multiple warehouses to display a global stock.

Are product images synchronized? ▼

Image synchronization depends on your ERP configuration. If images are referenced in Sage (file path or URL), the connector can transfer them to PrestaShop. Contact us to assess feasibility based on your environment.

What is the cost of an ERP PrestaShop connector? ▼

Pricing depends on the enabled flows and the complexity of the rules. Contact us for a free assessment: we analyze your needs and send a detailed quote tailored to your case.

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Glossary

Technical glossary

Definitions of technical terms used in the context of an ERP / E-commerce connector.

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Integrated management software that centralizes company data: accounting, stock, purchasing, and sales. ERP is an ERP.

Middleware / Connector

Intermediate software that connects two systems that do not communicate natively. Open-Flux is middleware.

API (Application Programming Interface)

An interface that allows two software systems to communicate. PrestaShop exposes an API so third-party apps can read/write data.

Sage Business Objects

Components provided by Sage that allow programmatic interaction with ERP data.

SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)

Unique code that identifies an item in the management system. It typically matches the product reference in ERP.

Mapping

Correspondence between fields in two systems. Example: Sage “Product name” corresponds to PrestaShop “Title”.

Variant

A version of a product with different attributes (size, color). One t-shirt with S/M/L and 3 colors = 9 variants.

Sales document

ERP document: quote, order, delivery note, invoice. A PrestaShop order generates a document in Sage.

Available stock

Quantity truly available for sale, taking into account reservations and ongoing orders. Different from physical stock.

Multi-warehouse

Stock management across multiple locations (warehouses, stores). The connector can consolidate or separate these stocks.

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Last update: February 2026 • View all our connectors