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Unify Finance & Payments: Microsoft Dynamics GP & Authorize.Net Integration

Automate your order-to-cash cycle, streamline payment processing, and achieve real-time financial reconciliation with a powerful, secure iPaaS integration.

The Challenge

The Disconnect Between Payments and Your ERP

Managing payments and financial records across disparate systems creates a labyrinth of manual tasks, data discrepancies, and compliance risks. Without a cohesive integration, businesses struggle to maintain accurate books, process orders efficiently, and understand their true financial position.

  • Manual entry of payment data into Dynamics GP from Authorize.Net.
  • Delayed or inaccurate sales order processing due to payment status lag.
  • Challenges in reconciling daily Authorize.Net settlements with GP's General Ledger.
  • PCI DSS compliance burden and security risks from handling sensitive payment data.
  • Lack of a unified customer view across sales, payments, and accounting.
  • Inefficient refund and chargeback management processes.
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The Solution

Automated Financial Harmony: Dynamics GP & Authorize.Net Integration

Our iPaaS-powered integration solution seamlessly connects Microsoft Dynamics GP with Authorize.Net, creating an intelligent, automated bridge for all your payment and financial data. This eliminates manual processes, ensures data accuracy, and provides real-time visibility, transforming your financial operations.

  • Real-time Payment Transaction Synchronization
  • Automated Order-to-Cash Workflow
  • Secure Customer Payment Profile (CIM) Management
  • Streamlined Refund and Void Processing
  • Daily Settlement Reconciliation with GP General Ledger
Implementation Timeline

Go live with AuthorizeNet Microsoft + Dynamics GP in as little as 2–4 weeks.

A proven, repeatable implementation approach that minimizes risk while getting your team to value quickly.

1

Access Enabled

Secure connections established to both AuthorizeNet Microsoft and Dynamics GP, with credentials and environments confirmed.

2

Configuration & Mapping

Field mappings, business rules, and workflows configured using visual tools and pre-built templates.

3

Go Live

Launch production-ready integration with monitoring, alerting, and support in place—typically within 2–4 weeks.

Time to Value

2–4 weeks

Typical implementation window from access granted to production go-live for most AuthorizeNet Microsoft + Dynamics GP deployments.

Project Phases

Discovery
Configure & Map
Validate
Launch

Engagement Model

Guided by Clarity experts with your team involved at key milestones.

Comprehensive Solution Details

  • Real-time Payment Transaction Synchronization
  • Automated Order-to-Cash Workflow
  • Secure Customer Payment Profile (CIM) Management
  • Streamlined Refund and Void Processing
  • Daily Settlement Reconciliation with GP General Ledger
  • AI-Enhanced Fraud Detection and Anomaly Alerting
  • Low-Code/No-Code Workflow Configuration

Technical Integration Overview: Bridging Dynamics GP and Authorize.Net

Our iPaaS solution provides a robust, secure, and efficient framework for connecting Microsoft Dynamics GP with Authorize.Net. It leverages the strengths of both systems' APIs and data structures to create seamless, automated workflows for financial operations.

Data Flow Steps

Secure Connectivity: Establish encrypted connections to Dynamics GP (via on-premise agent for eConnect/Web Services) and Authorize.Net (via API credentials).

Event Listener/Polling: Configure iPaaS to listen for Authorize.Net webhooks (e.g., successful transaction, refund) or poll for daily settlement batches.

Data Extraction: Extract relevant payment and customer data from Authorize.Net payloads (JSON/XML).

Data Transformation & Mapping: Apply visual mapping and AI-assisted transformations to convert Authorize.Net data into Dynamics GP's required eConnect XML or Web Services schema.

Data Validation: Implement pre-posting validation rules to ensure data integrity before submission to Dynamics GP.

Data Ingestion: Use Dynamics GP's eConnect (for high-volume, performance-critical operations) or Web Services to create/update entities like Sales Orders, Customers, Cash Receipts, or GL Journal Entries.

Error Handling & Notification: Log all successes and failures, implement retry logic, and send alerts for critical issues.

Status Update: Update source systems (e.g., eCommerce) with payment processing status from GP or Authorize.Net.

Data Touchpoints

Authorize.Net Transaction <-> GP Sales Order (SOP)
Authorize.Net Transaction <-> GP Cash Receipt
Authorize.Net Customer Profile (CIM) <-> GP Customer
Authorize.Net Refund <-> GP Invoice (AR) / Credit Memo
Authorize.Net Settlement Batch <-> GP General Ledger Journal Entry
Authorize.Net Fraud Event <-> GP Sales Order (Status/Hold)

"Authorize.Net (Webhooks/API) --> iPaaS (Connectors, Transformation, AI, Logic) --> Dynamics GP (eConnect/Web Services) for Real-time Payments, Customer Sync, Refunds, and Daily GL Reconciliation."

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for AuthorizeNet Microsoft + Dynamics GP.

Start with a single integration pair and scale as your business grows—without surprise fees or transaction penalties.

Connect™ Plan

Clarity Connect

$595 /mo

Billed annually • Includes one production integration pair

  • Unlimited transactions and API calls within fair-use limits.
  • Visual workflow designer and reusable mapping templates.
  • Monitoring, alerting, and access to Clarity’s support team.
View full pricing & options
Innovative & Robust

How Middleware Integration Works

Benefits of Integrating AuthorizeNet Microsoft

Integrating AuthorizeNet Microsoft fosters greater efficiency and data accuracy. Automate your critical business processes to deliver consistently outstanding results.

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Data Mapping

Key Entities & Intelligent Mapping for Seamless Data Flow

Our integration solution focuses on harmonizing critical financial and customer entities between Microsoft Dynamics GP and Authorize.Net, utilizing intelligent mapping and transformation rules to ensure data consistency and accuracy.

Customer

Synchronizes customer records between Authorize.Net's Customer Information Manager (CIM) and Dynamics GP's Receivables Management, ensuring a unified customer view.

AuthorizeNet Microsoft Fields

CustomerID CustomerName Address1 City State Zip Phone1 Email PaymentTermsID

Dynamics GP Fields

customerProfileId merchantCustomerId description email address city state zip

Mapping Notes

Map Authorize.Net's `merchantCustomerId` to GP's `CustomerID` for consistent identification. Ensure address fields are correctly parsed and mapped. GP's `PaymentTermsID` might be derived from business logic or default.

Next Steps

See AuthorizeNet Microsoft + Dynamics GP integration in action.

Explore a guided demo, start a sandbox integration, or speak directly with our solution architects about your specific use cases.

Real-World Applications

Integration Use Cases

Explore how the integration behaves in real business scenarios, with clearly defined steps, outcomes, and execution patterns.

eCommerce Order-to-Cash with Payment Capture

Automates the entire lifecycle of an eCommerce order, from payment capture via Authorize.Net to sales order creation and cash receipt posting in Microsoft Dynamics GP.

Integration Steps:

  1. 0 Customer places order on eCommerce site.
  2. 1 Authorize.Net processes and authorizes/captures payment.
  3. 2 iPaaS receives real-time transaction notification from Authorize.Net.
  4. 3 iPaaS creates/updates Customer Profile (CIM) if new, then creates Sales Order (SOP) in Dynamics GP.
  5. 4 iPaaS posts Cash Receipt in Dynamics GP, linking to the Sales Order/Invoice and Authorize.Net transaction ID.
  6. 5 Order fulfillment process is triggered in GP, and payment status updated in eCommerce.

Business Outcome

Accelerated order-to-cash cycle, real-time inventory and customer data synchronization, reduced manual data entry for sales and finance.

Frequency

Real-time (event-driven)

Business Value

Key Integration Benefits

Discover the strategic advantages and business value of seamless integration between your systems.

Accelerated Cash Flow
Automate payment capture and invoice application in Dynamics GP, drastically reducing the order-to-cash cycle and improving liquidity.
Enhanced Data Accuracy & Compliance
Eliminate manual errors, ensure consistent data across systems, and leverage Authorize.Net CIM for PCI DSS compliance with tokenized payments.
Reduced Operational Costs
Automate reconciliation, payment posting, and refund processing, freeing up accounting staff from tedious, repetitive tasks.
Real-time Financial Visibility
Gain instant insights into payment statuses, sales figures, and cash positions directly within Dynamics GP, enabling better decision-making.
Improved Customer Experience
Streamline order processing, provide accurate payment information, and expedite refunds, leading to higher customer satisfaction.
Scalable & Future-Proof Operations
Built on a flexible iPaaS, your integration can easily adapt to new business requirements, sales channels, and payment methods.

Accelerated Cash Flow

30% Faster Cash Flow

📋 What You Get

Automate payment capture and invoice application in Dynamics GP, drastically reducing the order-to-cash cycle and improving liquidity.

💼 Business Impact

This benefit directly contributes to 30% improvement in Faster Cash Flow, enabling your team to focus on high-value strategic initiatives.

Implementation Timeline

Go live with AuthorizeNet Microsoft + Dynamics GP in as little as 2–4 weeks.

A proven, repeatable implementation approach that minimizes risk while getting your team to value quickly.

1

Access Enabled

Secure connections established to both AuthorizeNet Microsoft and Dynamics GP, with credentials and environments confirmed.

2

Configuration & Mapping

Field mappings, business rules, and workflows configured using visual tools and pre-built templates.

3

Go Live

Launch production-ready integration with monitoring, alerting, and support in place—typically within 2–4 weeks.

Time to Value

2–4 weeks

Typical implementation window from access granted to production go-live for most AuthorizeNet Microsoft + Dynamics GP deployments.

Project Phases

Discovery
Configure & Map
Validate
Launch

Engagement Model

Guided by Clarity experts with your team involved at key milestones.

Technical Documentation

API Endpoints & Data Logic

Technical details for developers and architects.

Method Endpoint Purpose
POST /Dynamics/GP/WebServices/SalesOrderService.svc Create, update, or query Sales Order Processing (SOP) documents in GP via Web Services for GP. Ideal for new order creation from eCommerce.
POST /Dynamics/GP/WebServices/CustomerService.svc Manage Customer records (create, update, retrieve) in GP's Receivables Management. Essential for syncing customer profiles.
POST /Dynamics/GP/WebServices/GeneralLedgerService.svc Create and manage General Ledger journal entries and account segments. Key for posting settlement batches.
XML/SQL eConnect_Incoming Directly insert/update data into GP via eConnect XML documents processed by SQL stored procedures for high-volume, performance-critical operations.

Transformation Logic

  • Currency Conversion: If applicable, convert transaction amounts to GP's base currency.
  • Data Normalization: Standardize address formats, phone numbers, and email addresses.
  • Conditional Mapping: Map payment methods from Authorize.Net to specific GP `CheckbookID`s or GL accounts.
  • Aggregate & Summarize: For settlement batches, aggregate individual transaction details into summary figures (gross sales, refunds, fees) for GL posting.
  • ID Lookup & Matching: Perform lookups in GP for existing `CustomerID`, `ItemID`, `GL Account` based on Authorize.Net or eCommerce data.
  • Date Formatting: Convert date/time formats to match Dynamics GP's requirements.

🛡️ Error Handling

  • Authorize.Net transaction declined due to insufficient funds.
  • Dynamics GP eConnect/Web Services unavailable or unresponsive.
  • Invalid customer ID provided, preventing Sales Order creation in GP.
  • Data validation failure due to missing required fields in the GP schema.
  • Duplicate transaction attempts due to network issues (handled by idempotency).
  • Mismatched GL accounts for settlement reconciliation.
Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for AuthorizeNet Microsoft + Dynamics GP.

Start with a single integration pair and scale as your business grows—without surprise fees or transaction penalties.

Connect™ Plan

Clarity Connect

$595 /mo

Billed annually • Includes one production integration pair

  • Unlimited transactions and API calls within fair-use limits.
  • Visual workflow designer and reusable mapping templates.
  • Monitoring, alerting, and access to Clarity’s support team.
View full pricing & options
Support & Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about integration implementation, security, and best practices.

Technical FAQs

What are the primary integration methods for Microsoft Dynamics GP?
Microsoft Dynamics GP primarily integrates via eConnect (for high-volume, programmatic access through XML/SQL), Web Services for GP (SOAP-based services for common entities), and direct SQL database access for advanced scenarios. Our iPaaS abstracts these into user-friendly connectors.
How does iPaaS help with Dynamics GP's on-premise nature?
Many iPaaS solutions offer secure on-premise agents or gateways. These agents are installed within your network, creating an encrypted tunnel to connect your Dynamics GP instance to the cloud iPaaS, allowing for safe and efficient data exchange without exposing your internal systems directly to the internet.

Security & Compliance FAQs

Is Authorize.Net integration PCI DSS compliant with iPaaS?
Yes, when implemented correctly. Our iPaaS leverages Authorize.Net's Customer Information Manager (CIM) for tokenization, ensuring raw card data never touches your systems. Combined with secure credential management, data encryption, and access control within the iPaaS, full PCI DSS compliance is maintained.

Financial Automation FAQs

Can I automate Authorize.Net payment reconciliation with my ERP?
Absolutely. An iPaaS can automate this by scheduling daily jobs to retrieve Authorize.Net settlement batch reports, transforming the data to match your ERP's General Ledger structure, and then automatically posting journal entries to Dynamics GP. AI can further enhance this by flagging discrepancies or anomalies.

iPaaS Capabilities FAQs

What is 'low-code/no-code' in the context of Dynamics GP and Authorize.Net integration?
Low-code/no-code refers to visual development environments within an iPaaS that allow users (including business analysts) to design, build, and deploy integration workflows for Dynamics GP and Authorize.Net using drag-and-drop interfaces and pre-built components, minimizing the need for traditional coding.

AI Enhancements FAQs

How can AI enhance my Dynamics GP and Authorize.Net integration workflows?
AI can augment workflows by providing automated data validation, anomaly detection in financial transactions (e.g., duplicate invoices, unusual refund amounts), intelligent routing of approvals, AI-assisted data mapping suggestions, and predictive insights for cash flow and fraud detection.

Payment Processing FAQs

What's the difference between a 'void' and a 'refund' with Authorize.Net?
A 'void' cancels an authorized transaction before it has settled (typically within the same business day), meaning funds are never transferred. A 'refund' reverses a transaction that has already settled and funds have been captured, returning money to the customer. Your iPaaS workflows distinguish between these for accurate financial processing in Dynamics GP.

Scalability FAQs

Can I manage multiple Dynamics GP companies within a single iPaaS framework?
Yes, a well-designed iPaaS solution can manage integrations for multiple Dynamics GP companies. This typically involves configuring separate connectors or profiles for each company and using intelligent routing logic within your workflows to direct data to the correct GP instance.
Implementation Timeline

Go live with AuthorizeNet Microsoft + Dynamics GP in as little as 2–4 weeks.

A proven, repeatable implementation approach that minimizes risk while getting your team to value quickly.

1

Access Enabled

Secure connections established to both AuthorizeNet Microsoft and Dynamics GP, with credentials and environments confirmed.

2

Configuration & Mapping

Field mappings, business rules, and workflows configured using visual tools and pre-built templates.

3

Go Live

Launch production-ready integration with monitoring, alerting, and support in place—typically within 2–4 weeks.

Time to Value

2–4 weeks

Typical implementation window from access granted to production go-live for most AuthorizeNet Microsoft + Dynamics GP deployments.

Project Phases

Discovery
Configure & Map
Validate
Launch

Engagement Model

Guided by Clarity experts with your team involved at key milestones.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for AuthorizeNet Microsoft + Dynamics GP.

Start with a single integration pair and scale as your business grows—without surprise fees or transaction penalties.

Connect™ Plan

Clarity Connect

$595 /mo

Billed annually • Includes one production integration pair

  • Unlimited transactions and API calls within fair-use limits.
  • Visual workflow designer and reusable mapping templates.
  • Monitoring, alerting, and access to Clarity’s support team.
View full pricing & options
Next Steps

See AuthorizeNet Microsoft + Dynamics GP integration in action.

Explore a guided demo, start a sandbox integration, or speak directly with our solution architects about your specific use cases.