ERP migration

Migrate from Scopevisio to Epicor Prophet 21

Field-level mapping, validation, and rollback between Scopevisio and Epicor Prophet 21. We move data and schema; workflows are rebuilt natively in Epicor Prophet 21.

Scopevisio logo

Scopevisio

Source

Epicor Prophet 21

Destination

Epicor Prophet 21 logo

Compatibility

93%

14 of 15

objects map 1:1 between Scopevisio and Epicor Prophet 21.

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

8-12 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Moving from Scopevisio to Epicor ERP is a cross-platform ERP migration that restructures a German DACH-centric financial and operational dataset into Epicor's industry-specific ERP data model. Scopevisio organizes data around Organisation structures, a process-oriented DMS layer, and GDPdU-compliant archives; Epicor ERP organizes data around Part and Party records, manufacturing Bill of Materials, and financial ledgers with AR/AP and GL modules. We unpack Scopevisio's GDPdU archive to separate structured accounting records from embedded documents, sequence multi-company exports so shared vendors and items are extracted once and linked per legal entity, and map Scopevisio's project and time-entry objects to Epicor's Project Costing and Labor modules where those are licensed. We do not migrate Scopevisio workflows or DMS process configurations; we deliver a written inventory of these for the customer's admin to rebuild in Epicor Kinetic.

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

Scopevisio logo

Scopevisio

What's pushing teams away

  • Strictly online — no offline access to customer data or invoices when the user is disconnected, which frustrates mobile field staff and travelling consultants.
  • Lack of price transparency on the public website (only entry-level €14/user/month is published) makes total-cost comparison against competitors hard at evaluation time.
  • Limited public review volume on G2 and Capterra restricts independent peer benchmarking — a problem for procurement teams that want third-party validation.
  • Significant onboarding effort — reviewers describe Scopevisio as requiring proper training and consulting rather than a plug-and-play setup.
  • German-language-first interface and documentation create friction for English-speaking teams and multi-country roll-outs outside DACH.

Choosing

Epicor Prophet 21 logo

Epicor Prophet 21

What's pulling them in

  • Industry-specific design for wholesale distributors, not a general-purpose ERP repurposed for distribution — distributors choose P21 because it matches their replenishment, kitting, and counter-sale workflows out of the box.
  • Strong inventory control with automated replenishment, lot and serial tracking, and multi-warehouse management appeals to distributors with complex stock requirements and tight margin pressure.
  • Responsive customer support cited across G2 and Gartner reviews, with Epicor's 90% retention rate reflecting long-term customer satisfaction in a market where switching costs are high.
  • Cloud deployment on Microsoft Azure provides the flexibility to scale user counts and warehouse locations without on-premise infrastructure investment.
  • The Software Development Kit lets distributors personalize P21 to their specific business processes without modifying the application source code, preserving upgrade paths.

Object mapping

How Scopevisio objects map to Epicor Prophet 21

Each row shows how a Scopevisio object lands in Epicor Prophet 21, including any object-level transformations, lookup resolution, or schema-design dependencies.

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

Scopevisio

Customer

maps to

Epicor Prophet 21

Customer / Party (Erp.Customer or Pub.Party)

1:1
Fully supported

Scopevisio Customer master data (address, communication fields, classification) maps to Epicor Customer records with the Party record as the parent entity. We resolve the Scopevisio customer number to Epicor CustNum and generate the corresponding DcdUserID for the Party. Multi-company Scopevisio configurations export each company's customer ledger separately; we sequence each company's export and link it to the correct Epicor Company in a multi-company Epicor deployment.

Scopevisio

Vendor

maps to

Epicor Prophet 21

Vendor / Supplier (Erp.Vendor)

1:1
Fully supported

Scopevisio Vendor master data mirrors Customer master data structure and maps to Epicor Vendor records. Address, payment terms, and banking details migrate as-is. Global vendors shared across Scopevisio companies are extracted once and linked to each company's vendor ledger to avoid duplication. Epicor's Vendor bank account maintenance records are created from Scopevisio's payment details.

Scopevisio

Chart of Accounts / G/L Account

maps to

Epicor Prophet 21

GL Account (Erp.GLAccount)

1:1
Fully supported

Scopevisio's hierarchical chart of accounts with German SKR types and tax codes maps to Epicor GL Account segments. We extract the full account structure, map Segments 1-9 to Epicor's segment-enabled account mask, and preserve the account description and active/inactive status. German tax codes map to Epicor Tax Types and Tax Codes. If Scopevisio uses a non-standard segment count, we configure Epicor's account mask to match before import.

Scopevisio

Invoice (Outgoing)

maps to

Epicor Prophet 21

AR Invoice (Erp.InvcHead / Erp.InvcDtl)

1:1
Fully supported

Scopevisio outgoing invoices with line items, tax, and payment metadata map to Epicor AR Invoice Header and Detail records. Invoice status (open, paid, credit note) migrates separately from document status. We preserve the Scopevisio invoice number as Epicor Reference, the invoice date as InvoiceDate, and the due date as DueDate. For multi-company Scopevisio deployments, each company's invoice set is assigned to the corresponding Epicor Company.

Scopevisio

Invoice (Incoming)

maps to

Epicor Prophet 21

AP Invoice (Erp.APInvoice)

1:1
Fully supported

Scopevisio incoming invoices map to Epicor AP Invoice records. Vendor reference, invoice amount, and tax codes migrate. Epicor AP Invoice requires a VendorNum reference resolved from the Vendor mapping; we resolve this before AP import begins. Open and paid statuses carry forward from Scopevisio's accounts payable tracking.

Scopevisio

Project

maps to

Epicor Prophet 21

Project (Erp.Project)

1:1
Fully supported

Scopevisio Projects including hierarchy, billing method, and associated cost centres map to Epicor Project records. Project stage status values map to Epicor Project Phase and WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) elements. We preserve the project code, description, start and end dates, and any billing rate matrices. Custom project fields from Scopevisio migrate to Epicor Project UD fields or Project Phase UD fields depending on whether the field is at project or phase level.

Scopevisio

Time Entry

maps to

Epicor Prophet 21

Labor Detail (Erp.LaborDtl)

1:1
Fully supported

Scopevisio time entries are associated with Projects, Employees, and optionally billing records. We map them to Epicor LaborDtl records linked to the migrated Project and the resolved Employee (via LaborType = P for project time or S for shop floor depending on Epicor configuration). Entry date, hours, and any billable flag migrate. If Scopevisio time entries carry a billing rate, we create Project Billing rate detail records in Epicor.

Scopevisio

Item / Product

maps to

Epicor Prophet 21

Part (Erp.Part)

1:1
Fully supported

Scopevisio Items including pricing, unit of measure, and stock-control flags map to Epicor Part records. Item codes become PartNum; descriptions become PartDescription. We flag any BOM structures for Epicor's Part Lot tracking or Revision management configuration. Stock-control flags map to Part.UnitStocking, Part.TrackDimension, and Part.TrackLotNum. Custom pricing tiers from Scopevisio map to Epicor Part.SellingFactor and PricePerCode fields.

Scopevisio

BOM (Bill of Materials)

maps to

Epicor Prophet 21

Part BOM (Erp.BOM)

1:1
Fully supported

Scopevisio item BOM structures migrate to Epicor BOM records with PartNum as the parent and BOMDetail records for each component. We resolve PartNum references for all components from the Item mapping, preserving quantity-per and operation sequence. BOM revision dates map to Epicor revision effective dates. Epicor's BOM approval workflow is noted for rebuild post-migration.

Scopevisio

Fixed Assets

maps to

Epicor Prophet 21

Asset (Erp.FAsset)

1:1
Mapping required

Scopevisio fixed asset records (acquisition cost, depreciation method, location, asset classification) map to Epicor Financial Asset records. Depreciation schedules carry forward to Epicor AssetDep records. Epicor's depreciation method options (straight-line, declining balance, units of production) are mapped from Scopevisio equivalents. Asset classification maps to the Asset Group field in Epicor.

Scopevisio

Employee / Payroll Records

maps to

Epicor Prophet 21

Employee (Erp.EmpBasic) / External HCM

lossy
Fully supported

Scopevisio HR and payroll data (organisational hierarchy, effective-dated compensation, PTO balances) does not have a direct Epicor ERP equivalent outside the HCM add-on module. We map Employee records to Epicor EmpBasic (name, address, employee type) if Epicor HCM is licensed. Compensation, PTO, and organisational hierarchy are documented as a separate migration scope; we deliver the Scopevisio HR data as structured export files (CSV/JSON) for the customer's HCM admin to configure in Epicor HCM, Workday, or a third-party payroll system post-migration.

Scopevisio

Document (DMS/ECM)

maps to

Epicor Prophet 21

Document Management (Epicor Content Service / Epicor Data Fabric)

1:1
Fully supported

Scopevisio DMS documents linked to business objects (invoices, projects, customers) are exported in their original formats and associated via Epicor's Document GUID and DocType system. We reconstruct the object associations by mapping the Scopevisio document's parent entity reference to the corresponding Epicor record ID. File-type verification and size limits are applied per Epicor's Content Service constraints. Scopevisio's GDPdU archive format requires unpacking before document extraction; see gotchas for GDPdU handling.

Scopevisio

Custom Field

maps to

Epicor Prophet 21

UD Column / User-Defined Field

1:1
Fully supported

Scopevisio custom fields on standard objects (Customer, Vendor, Project, etc.) map to Epicor UD columns (UD01-UD09) or user-defined fieldsets depending on the target table. We discover all Scopevisio custom field definitions during scoping, map field types (date, text, numeric, picklist) to Epicor field types, and pre-create the destination schema in the Epicor Sandbox before data import. Type mismatches are flagged for admin review.

Scopevisio

Attachments

maps to

Epicor Prophet 21

Attachment (File Import)

1:1
Mapping required

File attachments on Scopevisio objects (invoices, projects, customer records) are exported as binary blobs and imported into Epicor as attachments linked to the corresponding record. We maintain the file name, original upload date, and file size during import. Any attachment exceeding Epicor's size limit is flagged for compression or external storage before migration.

Scopevisio

Multi-Company Configuration

maps to

Epicor Prophet 21

Epicor Multi-Company Setup

1:1
Fully supported

Scopevisio multi-company configurations host separate legal entities under one tenant. We treat each Scopevisio company as a separate export scope and map to the corresponding Epicor Company in a multi-company Epicor deployment. Shared objects (global vendors, global items) are extracted once and linked via Epicor's inter-company transaction setup. Inter-company transaction mapping is delivered as a configuration document for Epicor admin setup.

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.

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Scopevisio gotchas

Medium

GDPdU export format requires specialist handling

Medium

Module-tier licensing affects what data is accessible

High

Multi-company setups require per-company export sequencing

Epicor Prophet 21 logo

Epicor Prophet 21 gotchas

High

Third-party bolt-on integrations complicate migration scope

High

Dirty data without standardized processes compounds migration risk

Medium

SDK customizations and BPMs may not survive platform upgrades

Medium

Report-based export only for non-technical users

Low

Per-user pricing model requires accurate user count before migration planning

Pair-specific challenges

  • GDPdU archive format requires specialist unpacking

    Scopevisio's GDPdU (Grundsätze zum Datenzugriff und zur Prüfbarkeit digitaler Unterlagen) export bundles structured accounting records with embedded document files in a compressed archive layout that is not a standard data export. We unpack the GDPdU archive, separate structured records from document files, and re-map them to Epicor's AR/AP invoice tables and Document Management system respectively. If the customer requires GDPdU continuity for German tax authority audit purposes, we preserve the original archive structure as a reference file alongside the migrated Epicor data. This handling adds scoping time and requires confirmation of whether GDPdU audit continuity is mandatory before migration begins.

  • Module-tier licensing determines accessible Scopevisio data

    Scopevisio sells three tiers and customers on the Organisation-only tier do not have invoice, document, or payroll data in their environment to export. We verify active modules during scoping, export only the licensed scopes, and scope the Epicor destination configuration to match. A customer migrating from Organisation-only to Epicor Kinetic expects full ERP but may only have CRM and project data available. False expectations about what can migrate are the most common scoping dispute; we prevent this with a module-licence verification step before any data moves.

  • Epicor HCM is a separate license from Epicor ERP

    Scopevisio includes HR and payroll in its modular subscription. Epicor ERP does not bundle HCM by default; it requires a separate HCM add-on license. If the customer is migrating from Scopevisio Organisation + Finance + DMS/ECM and expects their employee and payroll data to move into Epicor ERP, we flag this gap during scoping. Employee basic records (name, address, employee type) migrate to Epicor EmpBasic; compensation, PTO, and payroll require either the Epicor HCM add-on or a third-party HR system configuration post-migration. We deliver Scopevisio HR data as structured export files for this rebuild.

  • BOM and manufacturing data requires Epicor configuration before import

    Epicor Kinetic and Epicor Prophet 21 require the Part, PartPlant, and BOM modules to be configured with site codes, UOM classes, and revision control settings before Part or BOM data can be imported. Scopevisio does not use Epicor's site-based model, so shared items in Scopevisio may need to be duplicated per Epicor site. We create a BOM configuration document during scoping, configure the Epicor site and UOM setup in the Sandbox before BOM import, and flag any multi-site Scopevisio item that requires per-site Part records in Epicor.

  • Custom field mapping to Epicor UD columns is not drag-and-drop

    Epicor custom fields are implemented as UD columns in tables (UD01-UD09) or through the Customization Editor, not as typed custom fields on standard objects as in CRM platforms. Mapping a Scopevisio custom field requires identifying the correct Epicor table (e.g., Customer for Erp.Customer), choosing a free UD column, and setting the column data type. We discover all Scopevisio custom fields during scoping, produce a mapping document, pre-create the UD columns in the Epicor Sandbox, and flag any field type that cannot be represented in Epicor without a BAQ-based workaround.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful Scopevisio to Epicor Prophet 21 data migration

  1. Discovery and module-licence audit

    We audit the source Scopevisio environment across all active modules (Organisation, Finance, DMS/ECM), multi-company configuration count, chart of accounts structure, customer and vendor record volumes, project count, time-entry volumes, document store size, and custom field definitions. We verify the active tier licence with the customer and confirm which modules are in scope. We also establish whether GDPdU archive continuity is required for German tax authority compliance. The discovery output is a written migration scope document that lists every object to be migrated, the per-object record count estimate, and the confirmed module-licence scope.

  2. GDPdU archive unpacking and data extraction

    If Scopevisio data is delivered as a GDPdU archive, we unpack the archive and separate structured accounting records (invoices, journal entries, account balances) from embedded document files. We run data profiling on the structured records to identify record counts, data quality issues, and any non-standard account codes or tax codes. Document files are extracted with their original file names, timestamps, and parent-record references preserved for Epicor Content Service ingestion. The customer confirms whether GDPdU audit continuity is required before we proceed to Epicor schema design.

  3. Epicor schema design and Sandbox configuration

    We design the destination Epicor schema in a Sandbox environment. This includes configuring the company structure (one Epicor Company per Scopevisio company for multi-company migrations), setting up the GL account mask to match Scopevisio's chart-of-accounts segments, creating Part and PartPlant records (or marking items as non-stocked if Epicor Inventory is not licensed), configuring BOM structures and revision settings, and mapping Scopevisio tax codes to Epicor Tax Types and Tax Codes. Custom fields are pre-created as UD columns in the relevant tables. The Epicor admin reviews and approves the schema before data migration begins.

  4. Multi-company export sequencing and shared-object resolution

    We extract Scopevisio data in dependency order: shared objects (global vendors, global items) are extracted first and de-duplicated; then per-company data (customers, invoices, projects) is extracted per legal entity. Each company's export is tagged with its Epicor Company assignment. This sequencing prevents duplicate vendors and items in Epicor and ensures inter-company transaction integrity. We produce a shared-object reconciliation report before each per-company import phase begins.

  5. Sandbox migration and reconciliation

    We run a full migration into the Epicor Sandbox using production-like data volumes. The customer's Epicor administrator reconciles record counts (Customers in, Vendors in, GL Accounts in, Invoices in, Projects in, Parts in, Documents in), spot-checks 25-50 records against the Scopevisio source, and signs off the schema and mapping before production migration begins. BOM structures are validated by comparing part counts and BOM depth between Scopevisio and Epicor. Any mapping corrections or missing UD columns are addressed in the Sandbox before production.

  6. Production migration in dependency order

    We run production migration in record-dependency order: GL Account structure first (because all financial records reference accounts), then Vendors and Customers (because invoices reference payees and bill-tos), then Items and Parts (because BOM and invoices reference parts), then BOM structures, then Project records, then Invoices (AR and AP), then Time Entries and Labor records, then Document files and Attachments. Each phase emits a row-count reconciliation report. Epicor's Bulk Data Load or REST API is used depending on record volume, with rate-limit handling and retry logic on API throttle responses.

  7. Cutover, validation, and workflow handoff

    We freeze Scopevisio writes during cutover, run a final delta migration of any records modified during the migration window, then enable Epicor as the system of record. We deliver the Scopevisio Workflow and DMS process configuration inventory document to the customer's Epicor administrator for rebuild. We support a one-week hypercare window where we resolve reconciliation issues raised by the customer's team. We do not rebuild Scopevisio workflows, sequences, or DMS process configurations as Epicor Kinetic BPMs, automations, or dashboard configurations; those are separate engagements or internal admin work.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

Scopevisio logo

Scopevisio

Source

Strengths

  • Integrated suite covering Finance, CRM, HR, Payroll, and DMS without third-party add-ons
  • GDPdU-compliant archive export available for German accounting compliance
  • Multi-company and multi-currency support built into the core platform
  • German ISO/IEC 27001 certified cloud infrastructure with data residency in Germany
  • Modular pricing allows selective migration of specific business areas

Weaknesses

  • Limited public API documentation makes programmatic export discovery harder
  • Small review sample on G2 and Capterra makes competitive evaluation difficult
  • Process-orientated design means workflow configurations may not map directly to simpler destination CRMs
  • German-language-first interface and documentation can complicate English-speaking migration projects
Epicor Prophet 21 logo

Epicor Prophet 21

Destination

Strengths

  • Purpose-built for wholesale distribution with industry-specific replenishment, kitting, and counter-sale workflows out of the box.
  • Multi-warehouse management with bin locations, cross-docking, and real-time inventory visibility across all warehouse locations.
  • Automated replenishment engine with demand-based and min-max planning reduces stockouts and overstock carrying costs.
  • AI-infused reporting via Epicor Prism provides Gen AI-driven insights into ERP data without requiring a BI team.
  • Strong customer retention at 90% and a 50-year track record in the distribution vertical provides long-term vendor stability.

Weaknesses

  • High total cost of ownership — per-user pricing of $150-200/month plus $10K-$500K implementation creates significant budget commitment for small and mid-market distributors.
  • Customization via SDK requires technical expertise and introduces upgrade risk when custom code conflicts with new P21 releases.
  • Report generation performance is a known pain point — multiple users report system freezes during large or complex report exports.
  • Third-party bolt-on reliance for functionality that competitors include natively increases integration complexity and total solution cost.
  • Limited public API documentation — developers building custom integrations report difficulty finding P21 API authentication methods and endpoint specifications.

Complexity grading

How hard is this migration?

Standard ERP migration. 2 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 Scopevisio and Epicor Prophet 21.

  • Object compatibility

    B

    2 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

    Scopevisio: Not publicly documented.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    B

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

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Most Scopevisio to Epicor ERP migrations land between eight and twelve weeks for single-company Scopevisio deployments with under 50,000 customer records, 10,000 vendor records, and clean chart-of-accounts data. Multi-company Scopevisio configurations, large document stores (over 100,000 files), BOM structures with multi-level assemblies, or GDPdU archive handling move to sixteen to twenty-four weeks because of per-company export sequencing, BOM resolution, and document association reconstruction. Epicor Kinetic implementation (separate from data migration) typically adds three to nine months for full configuration and testing.

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