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Business Manager Setup

The integration follows SFRA’s extensibility and modularity principles and is built on top of app_storefront_base and related modules. It must be implemented in an environment that adheres to SFRA guidelines.
Prerequisites: Ensure you have administrative access to your SFCC Business Manager instance before proceeding with these steps.

Upload Cartridge & Include in Cartridge Path

  1. Upload the surebright_sfra cartridge to your SFRA sandbox environment.
  2. Go to Business Manager Administration Site Manage Sites. Select your desired site and go to Settings.
  3. At the beginning of the Cartridge Path, add surebright_sfra: to include the cartridge in your current site’s configuration.
SFRA Cartridge Configuration
Important: Always test in your sandbox environment first before deploying to production. Ensure the cartridge is compatible with your SFCC version.

Import Metadata

  1. Go to Business Manager Administration Site Development Import & Export
  2. Upload the following files from the SureBright integration package:
    • system-objecttype-extensions.xml
    • custom-objecttype-definitions.xml
  3. Go to Business Manager Administration Site Development Import & Export Metadata Import
  4. You should see both files as available for import. Proceed to importing both files. SFRA Cartridge Configuration
These files contain custom object definitions and system extensions required for the SureBright integration to function properly.

Import Custom Jobs

  1. Go to Business Manager Administration Operations Import & Export
  2. Upload the following file: jobs.xml
  3. Go to Business Manager Administration Operations Import & Export Jobs Import
  4. You should see the jobs file as available for import. Proceed to importing it.
The jobs file contains automated job definitions for product synchronization, order processing, and contract creation. These will be configured in detail in the Jobs Guide.

Import SureBright Product Catalog

  1. Select your site integrating with SureBright
  2. Go to Business Manager Merchant Tools Products and Catalogs Inventory List Import
  3. Upload the following file: catalog.xml
  4. This will import variant products according to unique warranty tenure and price.
We recommend keeping the surebright products as a separate master catalog for better visibility and management.

Verify Installation

After completing all import steps, verify the installation by checking:

1. Cartridge Status

  • Go to Administration → Sites → [Your Site] → Cartridges
  • Verify surebright_sfra cartridge is listed and active
  • Check for any compatibility warnings or conflicts

2. Job Definitions

  • Go to Administration → Jobs → Job Definitions
  • Verify SureBright jobs are imported:
    • SureBrightProductsExport
    • SureBrightOrdersCreation

3. Product Catalog

  • Go to Merchant Tools → Products → Product Catalog
  • Verify warranty products are imported with correct SKUs
  • Check that products are assigned to your site’s catalog

Next Steps

Once you have completed the Business Manager setup:
  1. Configure User Access: Follow the Configuration Guide to set up API clients and user accounts
  2. Set Up Data Sync: Use the Jobs Guide to configure automated synchronization jobs
  3. Test Integration: Run comprehensive tests using the Testing Guide

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Cartridge Upload Fails
  • Verify you have administrative permissions
  • Check cartridge compatibility with your SFCC version
  • Ensure sufficient disk space in your sandbox
Metadata Import Errors
  • Verify XML file format and structure
  • Check for existing conflicting custom objects
  • Review import logs for specific error messages
Product Catalog Import Issues
  • Verify inventory list and pricebook assignments
  • Check product SKU naming conventions
  • Ensure site configuration is complete

Getting Help

If you encounter issues during setup:
  1. Check the FAQs for detailed answered questions
  2. Contact your SureBright representative for immediate assistance
  3. Email support@surebright.com for technical support

✅ Setup Complete

Great job! You have successfully completed the Business Manager setup phase. The SureBright integration foundation is now in place and ready for configuration. What’s Next: Proceed to the Jobs Guide to configure automated data synchronization jobs.