BigCommerce to Zoho Books Integration Overview and Order Sync Process

BigCommerce to Zoho Books Integration Overview and Order Sync Process

Overview

This article explains how the integration between BigCommerce and Zoho Books works, including how orders are synchronized and what data is transferred between both systems.

How the Integration Works

The integration connects your BigCommerce store with Zoho Books to automatically sync sales data. When a customer places an order in BigCommerce, the integration captures the order and creates a corresponding record in Zoho Books.

Depending on the configuration, orders can be created as:

  • Sales Orders
  • Invoices

Data Synced Between Systems

The following data is typically synchronized:

Customer Information

  • Name
  • Email
  • Billing and shipping address

Order Details

  • Order number
  • Products and quantities
  • Prices and discounts
  • Taxes

Payment Information

  • Payment status
  • Payment method (if available)

Order Sync Flow

  1. A customer places an order in BigCommerce
  2. The integration detects the new order
  3. The order is processed and validated
  4. A record is created in Zoho Books
  5. The order is marked as synced

Configuration Considerations

Before enabling the integration, ensure:

Products exist in Zoho Books or are allowed to be created automatically
Tax rules are properly configured
Customer duplication settings are defined
The correct sync type (Sales Order or Invoice) is selected

Common Issues

Orders not syncing
This may occur due to API connection issues or integration being disabled

Missing products
If products do not exist in Zoho Books and auto-creation is disabled, the sync may fail

Incorrect totals
Differences in tax configuration between BigCommerce and Zoho Books can cause discrepancies

Duplicate customers
Improper matching rules may create multiple records for the same customer

Troubleshooting Steps

Verify that the integration is active and properly authenticated
Check logs or error messages in the integration system
Confirm that all required fields are mapped correctly
Ensure products and taxes are aligned between both systems

Best Practices

Keep product catalogs synchronized between platforms
Avoid manual edits to transactions created by the integration
Regularly review sync logs to detect issues early
Test the integration with sample orders before going live

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