Legacy module
The module described in this article has been marked as a legacy module. This means the following:
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We don't create new features for this module or fix any bugs.
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The module is not available anymore in Xentral instances (demo or licensed) created after 28-Sep-2022. If you as a new user have special requirements that could only be fulfilled by this module, please contact our customer support team to discuss a solution.
For more information, see also Why is Xentral deprecating some modules and what does this mean for you?
With this interface you can connect Xentral with the online store Rakuten, to import orders into Xentral.
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Import jobs
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Report order status back to Rakuten
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Feedback of bearing numbers
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Feedback of the tracking number
You can check which functions are possible in detail under Administration → Online stores → Shop functions.
First, a new online store is created and the Rakuten module is selected. After the Rakuten module is selected and saved, the next step is to enter the necessary data for the connection of the two systems. Required are the API key and the API URL.
You can find the API key in the backend of Rakuten under the menu item Connect! → Rakuten Shop API.
The required URL is always constant and is as follows: http://webservice.rakuten.de/merchants This must be entered in the "API URL" field.
Once the data has been entered, you can check the connection between the two systems using the Check Connection button on the right side of the screen.
Once the connection was successful, you will receive the message "success". If the connection was not established successfully, then you will receive a message why.
Specification of dispatch location
Rakuten requires a specification of the address from which their goods are shipped. To do this, you can create an address in the address master for the location of your shipping warehouse and enter it in the "Shipping from address" field.
You can find information about the general settings of the shop interface here.