ERP migration

Migrate from Sales ERP to Infor CloudSuite Corporate

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

Sales ERP logo

Sales ERP

Source

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Destination

Infor CloudSuite Corporate logo

Compatibility

67%

8 of 12

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

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

8-12 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Moving from Sales ERP to Infor CloudSuite is a structural migration from a Salesforce-based object model to an industry-specific ERP entity structure. Sales ERP exposes Accounts, Contacts, Opportunities, Leads, Orders, and custom objects via Salesforce's REST and Bulk API 2.0; Infor CloudSuite uses Business Partners, Contacts, Sales Orders, Quotes, and Items in a multi-tenant environment with no direct database access. We extract Salesforce records using Bulk API 2.0 with chunking, transform field values to Infor data types, and load through Infor's migration utility in a dependency-aware sequence: master data (Business Partners, Items) first, then transactional records (Orders, Quotes, Projects) with parent-record lookups resolved before child inserts. Workflows, approval processes, and Salesforce Flows do not migrate; we deliver a written automation inventory for the customer's Infor implementation partner to rebuild. Historical data volume requires explicit scoping because CloudSuite's transactional database has performance implications for multi-year record sets.

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

Sales ERP logo

Sales ERP

What's pushing teams away

  • The total cost of ownership—licenses plus implementation consulting, data migration, and ongoing admin overhead—regularly exceeds initial estimates by 50% or more, driving teams to seek simpler alternatives.
  • The complexity of Salesforce's data model and administration layer creates a steep learning curve, leading to reliance on dedicated admins and creating organizational risk when staff turn over.
  • API rate limits on lower-tier licenses can throttle integrations and migration throughput, forcing expensive license upgrades to accommodate data-heavy workflows.
  • Custom objects, industry-cloud extensions, and third-party AppExchange packages accumulate technical debt that makes future migrations or platform switches prohibitively complex.

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 Sales ERP objects map to Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Each row shows how a Sales 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.

Sales ERP

Account

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Business Partner (Company)

1:1
Fully supported

Salesforce Account records map to Infor CloudSuite Business Partner entities with BP Type = Customer (or Prospect). The Account Name becomes BP Name, Shipping Address maps to Ship-To address, and Billing Address maps to Bill-To address. Business Partner must be inserted before Contact and before any Order referencing that BP. Multi-site organizations with multiple Shipping Addresses in Salesforce become separate Address records linked to the same Business Partner.

Sales ERP

Contact

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Contact

1:1
Fully supported

Salesforce Contact records map to Infor CloudSuite Contact entities linked to a Business Partner. The Contact FirstName and LastName map to Contact Name fields, Email maps to Email Address, and Phone maps to Phone. Salesforce Contact roles on Accounts map to Contact Address roles in Infor. De-duplication is based on email match against existing Infor Contacts within the same Business Partner.

Sales ERP

Opportunity

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Sales Quote or Sales Order

lossy
Fully supported

Salesforce Opportunity records map to Infor CloudSuite Sales Quote (pre-close) or Sales Order (post-close) entities. The Opportunity Name becomes Quote/Order Description. StageName maps to Order Status (Quote, Released, Shipped, Invoiced). CloseDate maps to Order Date or Required Date. Amount maps to Order Total with currency preserved. The mapping splits depends on whether the Opportunity is open (Quote) or closed-won (Sales Order) at migration time.

Sales ERP

Lead

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Prospect or Business Partner (Type=Prospect)

1:1
Fully supported

Salesforce Lead records map to Infor CloudSuite Prospect entities. Lead_Status maps to Prospect Status, and Lead_Score maps to a custom field. Converted Leads that have already been converted to Account and Contact in Salesforce map as Business Partner and Contact rather than Prospect. We apply the same split logic used in the Salesforce org to determine whether to import as Prospect or Business Partner.

Sales ERP

Order

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Sales Order

1:1
Fully supported

Salesforce Order records map to Infor CloudSuite Sales Order with OrderNumber preserved as a custom field, Status maps to Order Status, and TotalAmount maps to Order Total. The Account-Order relationship maps via the Business Partner reference. Order items (OrderProducts) map to Sales Order Line records with Item Number, Quantity, and Unit Price.

Sales ERP

Contract

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Purchase Contract or Sales Contract

1:1
Fully supported

Salesforce Contract records map to Infor CloudSuite Contract entities linked to a Business Partner. Contract Number, StartDate, EndDate, and Status migrate directly. Contract Line Items map to Contract Schedule lines if the destination configuration includes contract management. Renewal terms and special pricing conditions require custom field mapping.

Sales ERP

Product2

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Item

1:1
Fully supported

Salesforce Product2 records map to Infor CloudSuite Item master records. Product Name becomes Item Description, ProductCode becomes Item Number (with validation against Infor's alphanumeric format), and IsActive maps to Item Status. Product families map to Infor Product Groups. Price Book Entries with standard prices become Infor Sales Price records linked to the Item.

Sales ERP

OpportunityLineItem

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Sales Order Line

1:1
Fully supported

Salesforce Opportunity Product (Line Item) records map to Infor CloudSuite Sales Order Line records. We resolve the Product2 reference to the Item Number, the PricebookEntry to the Sales Price, and the parent Opportunity to the Sales Order. Quantity, UnitPrice, and TotalPrice migrate directly with currency handling applied.

Sales ERP

User

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

User or Employee

1:1
Fully supported

Salesforce User records map to Infor CloudSuite User entities by email match. OwnerId references on Account, Contact, Opportunity, and Order resolve through this mapping. We flag any Salesforce Owner without a matching Infor User for admin provisioning before record migration. Active vs inactive status is preserved. Role and Profile assignments do not have a direct Infor equivalent and are documented for manual assignment post-migration.

Sales ERP

Custom Objects (__c)

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Extended Tables or Custom Fields

lossy
Fully supported

Salesforce custom objects require a schema mapping assessment before migration. Simple custom objects with standard field types (text, number, date, picklist) map to Infor CloudSuite extended data structures or custom fields on the equivalent standard entity. Complex custom objects with cross-object lookups may require redesign as separate tables with explicit join fields. We cannot apply custom formulas or validation rules from Salesforce to Infor; these are documented for manual configuration post-migration.

Sales ERP

Attachments and Notes

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Infor Document Management (IDM)

1:many
Mapping required

Salesforce Attachments on Account, Contact, Opportunity, and Order migrate to Infor Document Management (IDM) linked to the corresponding Business Partner, Contact, Sales Quote, or Sales Order. Each attachment is stored as a document record with the original filename, content type, and binary content. Notes migrate as text documents in IDM with the same parent reference. Multi-attachment-per-record scenarios are handled as separate IDM document records with a sequence or category field to preserve original ordering.

Sales ERP

Case

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Service Management Ticket or Project Task

lossy
Fully supported

Salesforce Cases map to Infor CloudSuite Service Management tickets if the destination configuration includes the service module. Case Number becomes Ticket Number, Status maps to Ticket Status, and Priority maps to Ticket Priority. If the service module is not in scope, Cases map to Project Task records or are documented as requiring the Service Management module activation. Case Comments migrate as Notes attached to the Ticket.

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.

Sales ERP logo

Sales ERP gotchas

High

API rate limits cap daily call volume by license tier

High

Historical data is often left behind to cut implementation scope

Medium

Custom object attachments require Base64 encoding

Medium

Object relationships break silently without ID preservation

Medium

Data quality issues derail migration timelines

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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

  • CloudSuite multi-tenant architecture blocks direct database access

    Infor CloudSuite does not allow direct database access in the multi-tenant cloud environment. This means Salesforce data cannot be exported and written directly to CloudSuite tables via SQL or bulk INSERT statements. We use Infor's documented migration utility (Import Data Transfer form) which connects to the source database through a configured import parameter and applies predefined mapping sequences. Any Salesforce custom tables or extended data structures that have no predefined CloudSuite counterpart must be mapped through the Import Source Tables and Import Target Tables forms, which requires explicit column-level configuration. We flag any custom Salesforce fields with no Infor equivalent during discovery and document them as manual-entry candidates or extension-scope items.

  • Historical data volume requires explicit scope decision

    Infor CloudSuite's transactional database has storage and performance implications for loading years of historical data. Organizations with multiple years of Orders, Invoices, and Account history must choose between migrating limited history (1-2 years) into the live CloudSuite transactional database and archiving the rest, keeping the legacy Salesforce org in read-only mode for historical reference, or migrating historical data to Infor Data Lake for reporting purposes. We scope the historical data requirement explicitly during discovery, present all three options with cost and timeline implications, and implement the chosen strategy before migration begins.

  • Salesforce Workflows and Flows do not migrate to Infor

    Salesforce Flows, approval processes, and assignment rules have no direct Infor CloudSuite equivalent. Infor uses Infor OS BPM (Business Process Management) and ION Workflows for automation. We do not migrate Workflows or Flows as code. We deliver a written inventory of every active Salesforce Flow and approval process with its trigger, conditions, actions, and a recommended Infor BPM equivalent, plus a list of any Infor OS modules that must be licensed to support the recommended equivalents. The customer's Infor implementation partner rebuilds these post-migration.

  • Custom reports must be rebuilt in Birst or another BI tool

    Salesforce reports, custom report types, Einstein Analytics dashboards, and any Crystal Reports or custom queries built against the Salesforce org cannot be migrated to Infor CloudSuite. Infor CloudSuite uses Birst (embedded analytics) as the standard reporting platform. We deliver a written report inventory with the complete list of Salesforce reports and dashboards requiring rebuild, categorized by business function. Organizations with hundreds of custom reports should budget for a separate BI migration phase with the Infor implementation partner. Historical report snapshots can be exported as PDFs before cutover as a temporary reference.

  • Custom object lookups require pre-migration schema design

    Salesforce custom objects with cross-object lookup relationships require explicit mapping to Infor CloudSuite's data model before any data can be loaded. If a Salesforce custom object references Account via a lookup, that reference must be resolved to the Infor Business Partner ID before the custom object record can be inserted. We pre-create the destination schema during discovery, including extended tables, custom fields, and join fields, and validate the schema in a test environment before production migration begins. Schema changes after migration begins require a rollback and re-import.

Migration approach

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

  1. Discovery and migration scope definition

    We audit the source Sales ERP org across Salesforce edition tier, custom objects, active Flows and approval processes, pipeline and record type count, order and quote volume, engagement history, and attachment count. We pair this with an Infor CloudSuite edition assessment (Industrial, Distribution, Automotive, etc.) and document the master data requirements (Business Partner types, Item numbering conventions, multi-company structure). The discovery output is a written migration scope, a historical data strategy recommendation, and an automation inventory list for the customer's Infor implementation partner.

  2. Schema mapping and Infor migration utility configuration

    We design the destination schema in Infor CloudSuite using Infor's migration utility. This includes configuring import parameters to connect to the Salesforce export, defining source tables and target tables for every Salesforce object in scope, reviewing and adjusting the predefined mapping sequences, and adding mappings for any custom Salesforce fields with no standard Infor counterpart. The migration utility generates a Data Assessment Report that we review with the customer to validate field-level mapping before any data is committed.

  3. Master data migration sequence

    We run master data migration first: Business Partners (from Salesforce Accounts), Contacts (from Salesforce Contacts), Items (from Salesforce Products and Price Book Entries). Each entity type is loaded in dependency order with de-duplication checks. Business Partner must be inserted before Contact and before any Order referencing that Business Partner. The migration utility's Data Assessment Report flags any missing prerequisite data (e.g., tax parameters, billing codes) that must be entered manually into Infor CloudSuite forms before transaction migration can proceed.

  4. Transaction and custom object migration

    We run transactional data migration second: Sales Quotes and Orders (from Salesforce Opportunities and Orders), Contracts (from Salesforce Contracts), and custom object records. Each transaction type is loaded with parent-record lookups resolved (Business Partner ID on Orders, Item Number on Line Items). We use the migration utility's log tab to monitor transfer status and resolve errors. Custom objects with cross-object lookups are migrated last after all parent records are confirmed in the database.

  5. Attachment and document migration

    We migrate Salesforce Attachments and Notes to Infor Document Management (IDM) linked to the corresponding Business Partner, Contact, Sales Quote, or Sales Order. Each document is uploaded with the original filename, content type, and creation date preserved. We run a document count reconciliation against the Salesforce attachment export to verify completeness.

  6. Cutover, validation, and automation handoff

    We freeze Salesforce writes during cutover, run a final delta migration of any records modified during the migration window, and hand off to the customer's Infor administrator. We deliver the Flow and approval process inventory document to the Infor implementation partner for rebuild. We support a one-week hypercare window where we resolve any reconciliation issues. We do not rebuild Salesforce Flows as Infor BPM workflows inside the migration scope; that is a separate engagement handled by the Infor implementation partner.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

Sales ERP logo

Sales ERP

Source

Strengths

  • Highly configurable object model with standard and custom objects accessible via REST and Bulk APIs
  • Tiered licensing scales from small teams on Starter ($25/user/month) to enterprise with 100,000+ API calls per day
  • Native CRM-ERP object integration reduces reconciliation work between sales and finance data
  • Comprehensive role-based sharing model supports complex organizational hierarchies and territory management
  • Industry-specific clouds (Financial Services, Health, Manufacturing) add vertical data models for specialized deployments

Weaknesses

  • Per-org API rate limits restrict migration throughput on Starter and Professional tiers
  • Complex object relationships (Account Contact Relation, Opportunity Team Members, Campaign Members) require detailed mapping work
  • Implementation and ongoing admin costs frequently exceed initial licensing estimates by significant margins
  • Schema customization through custom fields, formulas, and validation rules creates migration-specific technical debt
  • Lower-tier licenses cap daily API calls, forcing customers to purchase higher tiers or accept migration windows that span multiple days
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 Sales 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

    Sales ERP: 1,000 to 100,000 API calls per day depending on license tier; concurrent request limits also apply.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    A

    Sales ERP exposes a bulk API — large-volume migrations stream efficiently.

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Most migrations land between eight and twelve weeks for organizations with under 50,000 Accounts, 100,000 Contacts, and 5,000 Orders with no custom objects. Migrations with custom objects, large historical transaction sets (over 100,000 Orders or line items), multiple company codes, or B2B-to-B2C data model differences move to fourteen to twenty-two weeks because of master data harmonization, Infor migration utility sequencing, and custom object schema design. The Infor implementation partner's parallel work on workflow rebuild and report rebuild runs concurrently with the data migration but is not included in our scope.

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