Why most SAP integrations fail
SAP-CRM integrations fail for three reasons almost without exception: field mapping is done without a data dictionary, conflict resolution rules are not designed before go-live, and sync frequency is set based on technical preference rather than business requirement.
The field mapping problem
SAP and Salesforce use fundamentally different data models. Account numbers, customer hierarchies, and product catalogues map differently. Without a documented field mapping signed off by both finance and sales, the integration will produce inconsistent data that nobody trusts.
How to get it right
Design the integration architecture on paper before touching a connector. Document field mappings, conflict resolution rules, and error handling procedures. Test with production-volume data before go-live. Plan for the first month of monitoring as carefully as the implementation itself.
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