How does Middleware work with Shopware 6 Akeneo Connector?

In this blog, you will get to know about how with the help of middleware you can connect your Akeneo with Shopware 6.

The middleware allows the abstraction of functionality between the two systems.

It uses GraphQL for translation on Shopware 6 end and performs data export using the REST Admin API for Products and as well as Collections.

Learn how Middleware works with the Shopware 6 Akeneo Connector in this document. You can use this connector to connect your Shopware 6 store to the Akeneo PIM platform.

 

Growth Edition:

Growth Edtion is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) PIM. Fast Deployment, Automatic Upgrades, Scalable, and Adaptable PIM Results are all included in the Growth Edition.

We use Middleware software to set up the Shopware 6 Akeneo Connector. Therefore we use Akeneo API for the integration.

Enterprise Serenity Mode:

Enterprise Serenity is also a SaaS-ground like Growth. Furthermore, EE has some advanced features like Asset Manager, Reference Realities, and Advance Rights Management.

So, now Shopware 6 Akeneo Connector is compatible with the Akeneo EE Serenity with Middleware software ( Developed by Webkul)SaaS- Ground Akeneo.

Key Features

• Using this connector to install or operate the connector no coding skills are required.
• Schedule custom imports to Shopware 6 by using Advanced filtering options.
• Akeneo to Shopware 6 in a completely automated way with options to connect to multiple Shopware 6 sites from the same connector.
• Export of image assets at product level into Shopware 6.
• Export of image assets at product model level into Shopware 6.
• Assets can import per Site into Shopware 6.

Basic Details for the Connector Configuration

These details are mandatory for the Middleware Akeneo PIM Connector configuration.

1) Admin Akeneo Details(With the Connection Permission)

• Admin URL
• User Name
• Password

OR

2) Provide the following details after creating the Akeneo API Connection.

• Admin URL
• Client ID
• Secret Key
• User Name
• Password

Firstly, go to Shopware 6 Connector > Akeneo API connection detail and add the API credentials.

Akeneo API Connection Detail

Please Note – We require API to link the Akeneo and Shopware 6 to the middleware.

Further, you need to add all the below details in the section as mentioned below.

• Akeneo URL
• Client ID
• Secret
• Username
• Password

Next, click the button Validate Credentials to import all of your Akeneo product data into MiddleWare.

Setup Credentials

Here, provide the Shopware 6 store details for the data you wish to export.

Now, to add the Shopware 6 credentials click the button Create Credentials.

Your Shopware 6 store URL, API key, and password must all be entered on the Credentials page.

For configuration purposes, you can add several Shopware 6 stores.

Then pick the default local in which you want to export the data by clicking on edit credentials.

Following that, you may sync detailed product information from Akeneo to Shopware 6. But first, you’ll have to transfer Akeneo properties to Shopware 6 product data.

Please select the Attribute Mapping option from the drop-down menu. All of the product fields that can be synchronized with Akeneo characteristics may be found on the left.

You must select the Akeneo property that will be mapped to the Shopware 6 product field in the middle.

Map Existing Categories Of Shopware 6 With Akeneo

To avoid creating duplicate attributes, categories, and features in Shopware 6, you must first map these existing data with Akeneo by going to Product Field Mapping>Map Product/Category.

To make a new mapping for a category, attribute, or feature, click the Create Mapping button.

Choose a mapping type such as category, attribute, API URL, Shopware Categories, or Akeneo Categories.

Then, select Akeneo value and Shopware value accordingly after that click Save.

Other Setting

Logs Setting

You may examine all the export/import procedures by enabling API Request Logs and Enable API Response Log in other settings. Any errors or problems encountered throughout the export/import procedure will be evident.

Tags Export Setting

These tags will be exported into Shopware 6 from Akeneo. The tag export takes place in three different ways.

You want to pull tags as Named Tags – By activating this option, you can export tags as Named tags.

Do you want to pull through the attribute name as well in tags – You can export both names and tags if you enable this option. The names and tags will be separated by a dash, colon, and space.

Do you want to pull through the Metric UNIT name as well in tags – When you enable this option, you can export metric values as well as units.

Meta Fields Export Setting

You can use the Use key and UseNamespace to export the meta field. There will be two distinct types.

Use Key for Meta Field as Attribute Code / Label – The attribute code/attribute label will be used to export the selected attribute.

Use Namespacefor Meta Field as Attribute Group Code / global – Selected attributes can be exported using either an attribute group code or a global attribute export.

Creating Export Job

You must now establish a job profile in order to export your product data. To begin, navigate to Exports>Create Export Profile.

Three different types of export jobs can be created in this module.

Then, choose Shopware 6 Export Job and input a unique code and label.

After that click on the Save button.

Credentials for Multi-Store
If you have multiple stores in Shopware 6, you can enter the store credentials here by going to the Credential section.

After saving the export profile, go to the Content section then select Locale and Currency for the exported products.

Filter Products To Export

You can decide which products you want to export and filter them using various options. To export a specific product you can enter its SKU in Identifier. After that click on Save.

Execution Process

Once you have filtered the products and saved your export job profile, click the Export Now button.

You can check the number of products and product models exported from Akeneo to Shopware 6, as well as the status as completed after the execution process is complete.

Support

So, that was much about the How does Middleware work with Shopware 6 Akeneo Connector?

Further, for any queries or doubts reach out to us at support@webkul.com. You can also raise a ticket at our HelpDesk system webkul.uvdesk.com

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