Common Salesforce and SAP integration failures

1. Data Schema and Format Mismatches

SAP and Salesforce model data differently. Mapping complex ERP tables directly to Salesforce objects without transformation layers results in data corruption and import failures.

2. Unnecessary Real-Time Synchronisation

Enforcing synchronous calls for every stock update overburdens the ERP and slows down Salesforce saves. Most sync tasks are better handled via event-driven architectures or scheduled micro-batches.

3. Lack of Logging and Alerting

Without structured logs or automated notification systems, network drops can cause missing orders or billing gaps unnoticed. Setting up retry queues and error tracing is vital.