Automatic Order Creation
In auto mode, the connector creates a Shopware order immediately upon transfer — without any manual intervention. This is ideal for fully automated procurement processes where an order should be placed directly after the punchout session.
Activating Auto Mode
The transmission mode is configured per system:
- Open the desired OCI or cXML system in the admin
- Go to Tab General → Transmission Mode
- Select "Automatic"
Setting Payment and Shipping Method
Optionally, a payment method and a shipping method can be configured for auto mode. These are configured in the General tab of the system:
| Setting | Description |
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| Payment method | Shopware payment method used for automatically created orders (e.g. "Invoice") |
| Shipping method | Shopware shipping method for automatically created orders |
Setting the payment and shipping method is optional. If they are set, these methods are always used for the automatic order. If they are not set, the payment or shipping method selected by the buyer during the punchout session is used instead.
Flow in Auto Mode
Buyer clicks "Transfer"
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Cart payload is stored
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Connector reconstructs the cart
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Shopware order is created automatically
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Transmission → Status: "Order created"
Order number is stored in the transmission
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Buyer is redirected to the hook URL of the procurement system
The entire order creation happens invisibly and synchronously for the buyer during the transfer process.
Difference to Manual Mode
| Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|
| Order is created | After manual click in admin | Immediately on transfer |
| Intervention needed | Yes, by an admin user | No |
| Suitable for | Processes with manual review | Fully automated procurement |
| Payment/shipping method | Buyer selection | Optional (fallback: buyer selection) |
Viewing the Order Afterwards
After a successful automatic order creation, the order can be found:
- In the transmission detail view (directly linked)
- Under Orders in the Shopware Admin
The transmission then shows the status "Order created" and the associated order number.