ERP migration

Migrate from Dolibarr ERP to Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Field-level mapping, validation, and rollback between Dolibarr ERP and Infor CloudSuite Corporate. We move data and schema; workflows are rebuilt natively in Infor CloudSuite Corporate.

Dolibarr ERP logo

Dolibarr ERP

Source

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Destination

Infor CloudSuite Corporate logo

Compatibility

83%

10 of 12

objects map 1:1 between Dolibarr ERP and Infor CloudSuite Corporate.

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

5-8 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

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Dolibarr ERP

Overview

What this migration involves

Moving from Dolibarr ERP to Infor Cloudsuite is a structural lift across a major capability gap. Dolibarr has no documented public REST API for bulk operations, so all migrations route through its CSV import/export wizard or direct MySQL/PostgreSQL database access. We prefer database extraction because Dolibarr serializes custom fields as JSON inside an extraoptions column on each parent table, which standard CSV export treats as opaque strings. We parse that JSON, flatten key-value pairs into Infor-native custom properties, and flag any field-type mismatches before migration. Infor Cloudsuite organizes data around industry-specific data models (CloudSuite Industrial, Distribution, Fashion, or M3-based editions) that require schema discovery before mapping. Dolibarr's financial objects—invoices, payments, bank reconciliations, and decimal precision settings—carry specific rounding rules that we record during discovery and apply at the destination. We do not migrate Dolibarr Workflows, DoliStore add-ons, or attachments stored on the filesystem; we deliver a written inventory of these for the customer's admin to evaluate for rebuild or replacement.

Field-level fidelity

Every standard and custom field arrives verified.

Schema-aware mapping

AI proposes the map; you confirm before any record moves.

Relationships preserved

Parent–child, lookups, and ownership stay linked.

Full activity history

Calls, emails, meetings — with original timestamps.

Attachments & notes

Documents, uploads, and inline notes move with the record.

Why teams make this switch

Two sides of the same decision

Leaving

Dolibarr ERP logo

Dolibarr ERP

What's pushing teams away

  • Dated, utilitarian UI with infrequent visual updates frustrates teams expecting modern design from SaaS alternatives.
  • Reporting and analytics capabilities are weak out of the box, requiring paid modules or custom SQL work to get meaningful dashboards.
  • Critical SQL injection vulnerabilities disclosed in version 9.0.1 with no immediate patch made some teams reconsider their exposure.
  • Community support only — no official SLA or paid support tier for self-hosted deployments creates risk for businesses needing guaranteed response times.
  • Feature gaps in financial workflows like payment release, margin reports, and multi-currency precision cause teams with complex accounting needs to migrate.

Choosing

Infor CloudSuite Corporate logo

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

What's pulling them in

  • Infor CloudSuite is industry-specific out of the box — manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, and food & beverage editions ship with preconfigured workflows that reduce the need for extensive customization and accelerate time to value for operations-heavy organizations.
  • The platform's deep integration with Excel for financial reporting is frequently cited as a key productivity feature, allowing finance teams to pull data directly and make changes without leaving familiar tooling.
  • AWS-hosted multi-tenant deployment eliminates data center management for IT teams, and Infor OS provides a unified integration layer (ION) that connects the CloudSuite to third-party applications without point-to-point middleware.
  • Organizations with multi-site or multi-country operations choose Infor for its multicurrency, multilanguage, and local regulatory compliance capabilities across 175+ countries, which simplifies consolidation for global CFOs.
  • The two-tier ERP strategy positioning lets corporate headquarters run CloudSuite while subsidiaries run lighter instances, which appeals to complex organizational structures that want standardization without full replacement.

Object mapping

How Dolibarr ERP objects map to Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Each row shows how a Dolibarr ERP object lands in Infor CloudSuite Corporate, including any object-level transformations, lookup resolution, or schema-design dependencies.

Typical mapping — final map is confirmed during the sample migration step.

Dolibarr ERP

Third Parties (llx_societe, llx_socpeople)

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Business Partner (Customer/Supplier/Contact)

1:1
Fully supported

Dolibarr stores contacts, companies, and suppliers in the same llx_societe (third party) and llx_socpeople (contact) tables with a typent_code field distinguishing customer, supplier, and prospect. We map typent_code to Infor's Business Partner Role (Customer, Supplier, or Prospect). Country, address, phone, email, and VAT number fields map directly. If the Infor destination is CloudSuite Distribution (SX.e) or M3, the Business Partner model uses different party-role tables; we configure the role assignment during schema discovery.

Dolibarr ERP

Products and Services (llx_product)

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Item (Product/Service)

1:1
Fully supported

Dolibarr's llx_product table with type=0 for products and type=1 for services maps to Infor Item with Item Type distinguishing stocked product from non-stocked service. Pricing fields (price buy, price sell, VAT rate) migrate; stock levels in llx_product_stock map to Infor warehouse inventory quantities. Warehouse locations (llx_entrepot) become Infor Warehouse codes. SKUs migrate as Item Code; we flag any duplicate codes during pre-migration validation.

Dolibarr ERP

Commercial Proposals (llx_proposal)

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Quotation

1:1
Fully supported

Dolibarr proposals map to Infor Quotation with status lifecycle mapping: draft (0), open (1,2), signed (4), refused (3). Proposal lines reference product IDs that we either resolve to Infor Item codes (if products migrated in the same job) or hold as pending references. Line quantity, unit price, discount, and VAT migrate directly. Expiry dates map to Infor Quotation expiration date fields.

Dolibarr ERP

Customer Orders (llx_commande)

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Sales Order

1:1
Fully supported

Dolibarr customer orders map to Infor Sales Order. Order status codes (0=draft, 1=validated, 2=shipped, 3=delivered, 4=canceled) map to Infor Order Status values. Order lines with product references, quantities, and pricing migrate. Dolibarr's source/third-party order references become Infor Customer PO Number. If the destination is Infor LN (Baan-based), sales orders use a different document type structure; we configure the mapping during discovery.

Dolibarr ERP

Invoices (llx_facture)

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Invoice

1:1
Fully supported

Dolibarr invoices (llx_facture) include complex relationships: invoice lines, payments (llx_paiement), payment-to-invoice links (llx_paiement_facture), and bank transaction references (llx_bank). We preserve all relationships, including partial payment status. We record the source system's decimal precision settings (Setup > Limits and accuracy) and apply matching field-level formatting at Infor. Multi-currency invoices store currency code and exchange rate; we migrate these to Infor's multi-currency ledger configuration if enabled.

Dolibarr ERP

Projects and Tasks (llx_projet, llx_projet_task)

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Project and Work Breakdown Structure

1:1
Fully supported

Dolibarr projects map to Infor Project with project type, dates, budget, and status. Tasks (llx_projet_task) with assignees and time budgets migrate as WBS elements. If the destination is Infor CloudSuite Industrial with Project Management module, tasks map to work order WBS; for CloudSuite Distribution, they map to Project Accounting structures. We resolve user assignees to Infor Business User references during migration.

Dolibarr ERP

Agenda/Events (llx_actioncomm)

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Calendar Event / Activity

1:1
Fully supported

Calendar events from llx_actioncomm export with date, owner, linked third parties, and linked projects. Recurring event rules and third-party associations are preserved. Infor Calendar stores events under Infor OS or the industry-specific calendar module. fullcal integration metadata from Dolibarr's web interface is not migratable. We map event type codes to Infor Activity Category values.

Dolibarr ERP

Bank Accounts and Transactions (llx_bank)

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Bank Account and GL Transactions

1:1
Fully supported

Dolibarr bank accounts (llx_bank) migrate with reconciliation state preserved as reference fields. Payment records linked to invoices via llx_paiement_facture carry forward the payment-to-invoice linkage so that Infor's accounts receivable can reconcile open items. If Infor's General Ledger is enabled, bank transactions map to GL journal entries with bank account as the source account.

Dolibarr ERP

Users (llx_user)

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Business User

1:1
Fully supported

Dolibarr user accounts (llx_user) migrate as Infor Business Users with login, name, email, and active status. Password hashes (salted bcrypt) are not migratable; users reset passwords at Infor. Permission profiles (llx_rights_def) do not map directly to Infor's role-based security model; we deliver a written role mapping inventory for the customer's admin to configure Infor security roles post-migration.

Dolibarr ERP

Custom Fields (extrafields JSON)

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Custom Fields / Extended Properties

lossy
Fully supported

Dolibarr's extrafields system serializes custom field definitions and values as JSON inside an extraoptions column on the parent table. We parse each object's extraoptions JSON at migration time, flatten the key-value pairs, and write them as Infor-native custom properties. Field-type mismatches (e.g., file paths stored as text, date formats, multi-select values) are flagged during discovery. We pre-create the Infor extended property schema before data import so that all custom fields exist at destination before any parent records load.

Dolibarr ERP

Stock Movements (llx_stock_mouvement)

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Inventory Transactions

1:1
Fully supported

Stock movement history in llx_stock_mouvement migrates alongside product and warehouse records. Movement type (entry/exit), quantity, date, and warehouse mapping preserve the audit trail. We run a separate export profile for movement history after the base stock levels are validated at destination, ensuring that opening balances match before movement history applies.

Dolibarr ERP

Leave Requests and HR Records (llx_holiday, llx_deplacement)

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

HR Records (if Infor CloudSuite HCM present)

lossy
Fully supported

HR modules including leave requests (llx_holiday) and expense reports (llx_deplacement) migrate with effective-dated rows and approval status flags if Infor CloudSuite HCM or a compatible HCM module is in the destination scope. If no HCM is deployed, these records are excluded from the ERP migration scope and noted in the handoff inventory. Infor's HCM data model differs significantly from Dolibarr's flat HR module; a separate HR migration engagement is recommended if HCM is required.

Gotchas + challenges

What specifically takes care here

Platform-specific issues from each side, plus the pair-specific challenges that don't show up on either platform's page on its own.

Dolibarr ERP logo

Dolibarr ERP gotchas

High

Foreign key constraint errors on cross-distribution database restore

High

SQL injection vulnerabilities in version 9.0.1

Medium

Custom fields stored as JSON in extraoptions require field-by-field deserialization

Medium

Decimal precision and rounding configuration affects price fields

Low

No native iOS/Android app forces reliance on browser

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Infor CloudSuite Corporate gotchas

High

Infor OS tier-based usage limits gate API and BaaS capabilities

Medium

Custom Fields use inconsistent naming across Infor editions

Medium

SQL migration utility requires source database access

Medium

Multi-site and multi-currency data require separate period closure sequencing

Low

REST API payload and timeout limits restrict bulk migration throughput

Pair-specific challenges

  • Dolibarr has no documented REST API — database extraction is required

    Dolibarr does not publish a public REST API for bulk operations. All migrations depend on the built-in CSV/Excel import/export wizard or direct MySQL/PostgreSQL database access. We prefer database extraction because CSV export treats custom fields (stored as JSON in the extraoptions column) as opaque strings. We connect with read-only database credentials, bypass the web application entirely, and query llx_* tables directly. This also eliminates web-layer exposure if the source instance is running a vulnerable Dolibarr version. For self-hosted Dolibarr instances with no direct database access, we use the CSV wizard with saved export profiles and re-serialize custom field JSON through a post-processing step.

  • Foreign key constraint errors on cross-distribution database restore

    When restoring a Dolibarr MySQL/MariaDB dump on a different Linux distribution or MySQL version, errno 150 errors appear — foreign key constraint is incorrectly formed. This blocks database-level migration for teams who rely on direct SQL export. We handle this by running a pre-migration script that drops and recreates foreign key constraints with deferrable flags, then re-enables them after data load. We always test the restored schema on a staging target before the production migration. Additionally, Dolibarr GitHub issue #16315 documents key length errors (Specified key was too long; max key length is 767 bytes) when MySQL row format or version differs between source and destination MySQL instances.

  • Custom field deserialization from JSON extraoptions column

    Dolibarr's extrafields system stores custom field definitions and values as JSON in an extraoptions column on each parent table (llx_societe, llx_propal, llx_commande, llx_facture, llx_product, etc.). Standard CSV export treats this as a single opaque text value. We deserialize the JSON at migration time, extract each custom field by name and type, and write it as a typed Infor extended property. Any field-type mismatches (e.g., Dolibarr file paths stored as text that Infor expects as a document reference) are flagged during discovery and resolved in the transformation layer before import.

  • Decimal precision mismatch silently truncates price fields

    Dolibarr's Setup > Limits and accuracy page lets administrators configure max decimals for unit prices (default 5) and total prices (default 2), plus rounding step ranges. Infor CloudSuite enforces currency-level precision rules per ledger configuration that may differ from the source settings. A mismatch causes silent truncation of decimal places in migrated invoice and order line totals. We record the source system's precision settings during discovery, validate them against the Infor ledger configuration during schema design, and apply explicit decimal formatting on each price field during transform to prevent silent data loss.

  • Infor CloudSuite industry editions require pre-migration schema discovery

    Infor CloudSuite is not a single product — it is a family of industry-specific editions (CloudSuite Industrial/SyteLine for mixed-mode manufacturing, CloudSuite Distribution/SX.e for wholesale distribution, CloudSuite M3 for process manufacturing, CloudSuite Fashion for apparel, CloudSuite Automotive for automotive supply chain). Each edition has a different data model for products, orders, inventory, and financials. We cannot map Dolibarr's flat module structure to Infor without first identifying which CloudSuite edition is the destination. Schema discovery for the specific CloudSuite edition happens before any object mapping begins, and the edition selection is confirmed by the customer during the engagement kickoff.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful Dolibarr ERP to Infor CloudSuite Corporate data migration

  1. Discovery and extraction method selection

    We audit the source Dolibarr instance across version, installed modules, MySQL/PostgreSQL version and collation, custom fields (extrafields), decimal precision settings, and record volumes per object type. We confirm whether direct database access is available (preferred) or whether CSV export via the import/export wizard is required. We also identify the target Infor CloudSuite edition (Industrial/SyteLine, Distribution/SX.e, M3, Fashion, or another) during this phase because each edition's data model changes the object mapping. The discovery output is a written migration scope with object inventory, extraction method decision, and decimal precision capture.

  2. Schema discovery and Infor target design

    We identify the target Infor CloudSuite edition's schema structure for Business Partner, Item, Sales Order, Invoice, Project, and Stock. For each Dolibarr object, we map to the equivalent Infor entity and identify any destination custom fields that need to be pre-created. We design the custom field schema (Infor extended properties) from Dolibarr's extraoptions JSON deserialization. We validate the decimal precision settings against Infor's ledger configuration and document any precision adjustments. All schema work is validated in a pre-production Infor environment before data loads begin.

  3. Direct database extraction and CSV export fallback

    For database extraction, we connect with read-only credentials to the Dolibarr MySQL/PostgreSQL instance and export tables in dependency order: llx_societe before llx_socpeople, llx_product before llx_commande_fourndet and llx_commandedet, llx_facture with its payment and bank links last. We run a pre-migration script to handle foreign key constraint issues (errno 150) if the database will be used as a migration source across different MySQL versions. For CSV fallback, we use Dolibarr's import/export wizard with saved profiles, then post-process custom field JSON deserialization in our ETL layer. Both methods produce the same normalized staging format for Infor ingestion.

  4. Data transformation and custom field parsing

    We parse every Dolibarr object's extraoptions JSON column, extract named custom fields with their types, and write them as Infor extended properties. We apply the recorded decimal precision settings to all price fields (unit price, line total, invoice total). We resolve product and third-party ID references within Dolibarr to their human-readable values (SKU, company name) so that Infor lookups resolve at import time rather than requiring ID cross-reference tables. Status codes (Dolibarr integer statuses, Infor string statuses) are mapped through a translation table per object type. Owner/user references are held for the reconciliation step.

  5. Sandbox migration and reconciliation

    We run a full migration into a pre-production Infor environment using production-like data volumes. The customer's Infor administrator reconciles record counts per object (Third Parties in, Items in, Invoices in, Projects in, Stock levels in), spot-checks 25-50 random records against the Dolibarr source, and validates decimal precision on migrated invoice totals. Any mapping corrections, extrafields that were missed, or precision mismatches are resolved here. The customer signs off the schema and mapping before production migration begins.

  6. Production migration in dependency order

    We run production migration in record-dependency order: Items and Warehouses first (because orders and invoices reference them), then Business Partners, then Sales Orders, then Invoices with payment and bank links, then Projects and Tasks, then Agenda/Events, then Stock movements. Each phase emits a row-count reconciliation report before the next phase begins. Owner and user references that could not be resolved (no matching Infor Business User) go to a reconciliation queue for the customer's admin to provision before those phases resume. Custom fields load as the last step per object, after the parent record exists in Infor.

  7. Cutover, validation, and handoff inventory

    We freeze Dolibarr writes during cutover, run a final delta migration of any records modified during the migration window, then enable Infor CloudSuite as the system of record. We deliver a written inventory of Dolibarr Workflows (automation rules), DoliStore paid add-ons, attachment file paths, and any HR records that require a separate HCM migration. We do not rebuild Dolibarr Workflows as Infor ION or OS workflows; that work is handled by an Infor implementation partner. We support a one-week hypercare window where we resolve reconciliation issues raised during the first business week.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

Dolibarr ERP logo

Dolibarr ERP

Source

Strengths

  • Free core software with AGPL license and no per-user mandatory fee for self-hosted deployments.
  • Modular architecture lets teams activate only needed features, keeping the interface focused and the database lean.
  • Self-hosted option provides full data sovereignty and avoids recurring SaaS subscription costs.
  • Built-in CSV/Excel import and export wizard with saved profiles simplifies recurring data operations.
  • Low-code Module Builder allows functional extensions without writing PHP code.

Weaknesses

  • No native documented REST API for programmatic bulk operations — all migrations depend on the import/export wizard or direct database access.
  • Reporting and analytics are weak without paid add-ons, and built-in charts are limited compared to modern SaaS platforms.
  • UI design is described as dated by multiple reviewers, with infrequent visual updates to the default theme.
  • Community-only support for self-hosted deployments means no SLA or guaranteed response time for issues.
  • Security vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-5314, CVE-2024-5315) in version 9.0.1 with no immediate patch reported.
Infor CloudSuite Corporate logo

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Destination

Strengths

  • Industry-specific preconfiguration across manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, and food & beverage reduces post-implementation customization effort.
  • Deep Excel integration for financial reporting allows finance teams to export, manipulate, and push data back without leaving a familiar environment.
  • Multi-tenant AWS deployment with Infor OS provides a unified integration layer that simplifies connecting to third-party applications and legacy systems.
  • Strong multicurrency, multilanguage, and regulatory localization capabilities support organizations operating across 175+ countries from a single platform.
  • Modular architecture allows organizations to deploy core financials, supply chain, or manufacturing modules independently and expand over time.

Weaknesses

  • Opaque pricing model with no public per-user rates and deployments commonly ranging from $500K to $5M creates significant budget uncertainty for prospective buyers.
  • Implementation complexity and timeline (commonly 2+ years for large deployments) leads to extended periods of reduced productivity and elevated project risk.
  • Steep learning curve with hidden options and a lack of public setup guidance makes self-service onboarding difficult compared to competitors with richer documentation communities.
  • Manufacturing module functionality is perceived by some users as outdated relative to modern ERP platforms, with reported bug issues that require workarounds.
  • Tight coupling between modules and environment-specific configurations makes migration to non-Infor systems labor-intensive, increasing switching costs.

Complexity grading

How hard is this migration?

Standard ERP migration. 1 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

B

Overall complexity

Standard migration

Derived from compatibility, mapping clarity, API constraints, and data volume across Dolibarr ERP and Infor CloudSuite Corporate.

  • Object compatibility

    B

    1 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

  • Field mapping clarity

    C

    Field mapping is derived from defaults — final spec confirmed during the sample migration.

  • Timeline complexity

    B

    8-object category — typical timelines run 2–7 days end-to-end.

  • API constraints

    B

    Dolibarr ERP: Not publicly documented.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    B

    Dolibarr ERP doesn't expose a bulk API — REST + parallelization used for high-volume runs.

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Most migrations land between five and eight weeks for accounts under 15,000 Third Parties, 8,000 Invoices, and no complex custom field JSON spanning more than 30 fields. Migrations with large product catalogs (over 10,000 SKUs), multi-currency invoice histories, complex stock movement trails, or a SyteLine/M3/LN destination requiring industry-specific schema mapping move to ten to sixteen weeks because of the additional schema discovery, custom field deserialization work, and Infor-specific validation requirements.

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