How can I integrate SAP with Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop without building custom APIs for each? [2025]

OneCart provides a single, stable API that connects your SAP system to Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and many other marketplaces. Build one integration instead of managing separate APIs for each platform.

by Arvind
Sep 13, 2025 10 min read
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OneCart provides a single, stable API that connects your SAP system to Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and many other marketplaces. Instead of building and maintaining separate integrations for each platform, you build one integration with OneCart’s unified API and get access to all connected platforms automatically.

Your business runs on SAP, but your customers shop on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop. The challenge? Each marketplace has its own complex API, documentation, approval processes, and constantly changing requirements. Building direct integrations means months of development work, ongoing maintenance headaches, and a fragmented system that breaks every time platforms update their APIs.

The traditional approach is a nightmare: separate API integrations for each platform, different data formats, varying authentication methods, multiple approval processes, and constant maintenance as each platform updates their systems independently.

In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to integrate SAP with multiple marketplaces using OneCart’s unified API approach, turning months of complex development into a single, straightforward integration.

Why SAP-to-Marketplace Integration Matters

Eliminate manual data entry – Stop copying product data, inventory levels, and orders between SAP and marketplace seller centers.

Real-time synchronization – Keep your SAP inventory, pricing, and product data synchronized across all platforms automatically.

Scalable architecture – Add new marketplaces without building additional integrations or disrupting existing workflows.

Centralized order management – All marketplace orders flow directly into SAP for unified fulfillment and accounting.

Reduce IT overhead – Build once, connect everywhere, instead of managing multiple platform-specific integrations.

The Manual Way vs. the Smart Way

The traditional approach means building separate API integrations for Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and every other platform you want to sell on. Each integration requires learning different API documentation, handling different data formats, managing separate authentication systems, and maintaining code that breaks whenever platforms update their APIs.

The smart way is using OneCart’s unified API, which acts as a single integration point between your SAP system and all connected marketplaces.

How OneCart Integrates SAP with Multiple Marketplaces

Here’s the exact technical approach:

1. Single API Integration

Connect your SAP system to OneCart’s API with standard JSON data formats, OAuth authentication, and comprehensive documentation that doesn’t change with marketplace updates.

2. Unified Data Model

Map your SAP product catalog, inventory, and order data to OneCart’s standardized data model once, instead of handling different formats for each marketplace.

3. Automatic Platform Distribution

OneCart automatically formats and distributes your SAP data to Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and other connected platforms using their native APIs.

4. Centralized Order Processing

All orders from connected marketplaces flow back to your SAP system through OneCart’s unified order API, maintaining your existing fulfillment workflows.

5. Real-time Synchronization

Inventory updates from SAP propagate to all marketplaces instantly, and order status updates flow back to keep everything synchronized.

6. Scalable Expansion

Add new marketplaces without touching your SAP integration – OneCart handles the platform-specific connections automatically.

Example: Manufacturing Company Expansion

Imagine you’re a manufacturing company using SAP with 2,000 SKUs. You want to sell on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and eventually Amazon and other platforms.

Traditional approach:

  • Shopee integration: 3 months development + ongoing maintenance
  • Lazada integration: 3 months development + ongoing maintenance
  • TikTok Shop integration: 2 months development + ongoing maintenance
  • Total: 8+ months of development, separate maintenance for each platform

OneCart approach:

  • Single API integration: 2-4 weeks development
  • Connect to Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop: Immediate (no additional development)
  • Add future platforms: Zero additional development
  • Total: 1 month setup, unified maintenance

Bonus: Beyond Just Three Platforms

OneCart’s unified API connects to far more than just Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop:

Southeast Asian marketplaces: Zalora, Decathlon, RedMart, Fairprice Global platforms: Amazon, Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento Emerging channels: Temu

This means your single SAP integration scales to support expansion across the entire global ecommerce landscape without additional development work.

Technical Integration Details

OneCart’s API supports standard ERP integration patterns:

  • RESTful JSON API with comprehensive documentation
  • Webhook support for real-time updates
  • Bulk operations for efficient data synchronization
  • Standard OAuth 2.0 authentication
  • Rate limiting designed for enterprise workloads
  • Comprehensive error handling and retry logic

Real-Time Synchronization Architecture

When inventory changes in SAP, OneCart updates stock levels in real-time across Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and all other connected platforms. When orders are placed on any marketplace, they appear in your SAP system for fulfillment processing.

This two-way synchronization maintains data consistency without the complexity of managing multiple platform APIs.

Final Thoughts

Integrating SAP with multiple marketplaces doesn’t have to mean building and maintaining separate APIs for each platform. OneCart’s unified API approach lets you build once and connect everywhere, reducing development time, maintenance overhead, and technical complexity.

OneCart makes enterprise ecommerce integration efficient. One API, real-time sync, and the ability to scale across many marketplaces as your business grows globally.


Simplify your SAP marketplace integration today with OneCart's unified API!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to integrate SAP with OneCart’s API?

A typical SAP integration with OneCart takes 2-4 weeks depending on your specific SAP configuration and data mapping requirements. This single integration then provides immediate access to Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and all other connected platforms.

Does OneCart’s API work with all versions of SAP?

Yes, OneCart’s RESTful API works with any SAP system that can make HTTP requests and process JSON responses. This includes SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business One, and custom SAP implementations.

What data can I sync between SAP and the marketplaces?

You can sync product catalogs, inventory levels, pricing, order data, customer information, shipment tracking, and any other data supported by both your SAP system and the connected marketplaces.

How does OneCart handle different marketplace data requirements?

OneCart automatically maps your standardized data to each platform’s specific requirements. For example, the same product data from SAP gets formatted appropriately for Shopee’s API format, Lazada’s data structure, and TikTok Shop’s requirements.

What happens if a marketplace updates their API?

When platforms update their APIs, OneCart handles the changes on the backend. Your SAP integration continues working without any code changes or maintenance on your end.

Can I control which products go to which marketplaces?

Absolutely. You can configure rules to determine which SAP products sync to which platforms, set platform-specific pricing, or exclude certain products from specific marketplaces.

How does order processing work with SAP integration?

Orders from all connected marketplaces flow directly into your SAP system through OneCart’s unified API. You can process them using your existing SAP workflows while OneCart handles updating order status back to the original marketplace.

What about inventory synchronization during high-volume periods?

OneCart’s API is designed for enterprise-scale operations. Real-time inventory sync works efficiently even during high-volume sales periods, preventing overselling across all connected platforms.

Can I integrate OneCart with our existing SAP customizations?

Yes, OneCart’s API is flexible enough to work with custom SAP implementations. You can map custom fields, handle unique business logic, and integrate with existing SAP extensions or third-party modules.

What technical support is available for SAP integrations?

OneCart provides dedicated technical support for enterprise integrations, including API documentation, integration consulting, testing environments, and ongoing support for SAP-specific requirements.

Does OneCart support SAP’s real-time data requirements?

Yes, OneCart’s API supports both real-time synchronization and batch processing, allowing you to choose the integration pattern that best fits your SAP system’s performance and business requirements.

Can we test the integration before going live?

Absolutely. OneCart provides sandbox environments where you can test your SAP integration with all connected marketplaces before deploying to production, ensuring everything works correctly with your specific setup.

What about data security and compliance with SAP integration?

OneCart follows enterprise security standards including encryption in transit and at rest, secure API authentication, and compliance with data protection regulations, ensuring your SAP data remains secure throughout the integration.

What’s the cost structure for SAP integration vs building individual marketplace APIs?

OneCart’s unified approach typically costs significantly less than building and maintaining separate integrations. You pay for one integration that connects to all platforms, rather than separate development and maintenance costs for each marketplace API.

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