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Quick facts
- Price
- $499.00 USD
- ERPNext versions
- —
- Setup time
- 30 min
- License
- One-time perpetual
- Languages
- 11 languages
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Power BI Connector for ERPNext
A secure, governed way to feed ERPNext data into Microsoft Power BI through a curated read-only semantic model. ECOSIRE builds, installs, and supports it for your instance after a scoping call — this is a build-to-order engagement, not an instant download.
$499.00USD
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प्रमुख सुविधाएँ
Provisions a dedicated, least-privilege read-only MariaDB user (SELECT-only on an explicit table allowlist) so Power BI never touches write or DDL grants
Ships a proper Frappe app/module with its own DocTypes for connector configuration, table/measure selection, and refresh audit logging
Curated semantic data model exposed as ERPNext SQL views — cleaned column names, resolved link fields, and pre-joined dimension/fact tables instead of raw `tabSales Invoice`
Pre-built measures and calculated columns (revenue, margin, AR aging, on-time delivery, stock valuation) documented so analysts reuse one definition of truth
Incremental refresh support via indexed `modified` / `creation` watermark columns and a RangeStart/RangeEnd partitioning pattern in the Power BI dataset
Scheduled refresh helper built on Frappe `scheduler_events` that pre-warms materialized views and writes a refresh-ready timestamp Power BI can poll
Row-level security mapping that projects ERPNext User Permissions and role profiles into Power BI RLS roles (e.g. company, territory, cost center scoping)
Whitelisted Frappe REST methods (`@frappe.whitelist`) for metadata discovery, model version, and connection health so Power BI Web/API mode works without DB exposure
`hooks.py` doc events on key DocTypes keep the semantic views and watermark indexes consistent as source records change
Optional Client Script and workspace shortcuts inside ERPNext to launch the published Power BI report in context
Connection hardening: TLS-enforced DB access, IP allowlisting, and rotating credentials stored in ERPNext-encrypted site config rather than in the .pbix
Server Scripts / scheduled jobs to rebuild aggregate tables off-peak so large fact tables refresh in minutes, not hours
Version-tagged data contract so a DocType field change surfaces as a controlled model migration instead of a silently broken dashboard
Compatible with Frappe/ERPNext v15 and v16, and delivered against your DirectQuery or Import mode preference
इस उत्पाद के बारे में
Analysts standardized on Microsoft Power BI usually end up scraping ERPNext data the hard way: exporting Report Builder views to spreadsheets, hitting the /api/method/frappe.client.get_list REST endpoint by hand, or — worst of all — handing someone the production MariaDB root credentials so a dashboard can run raw joins. ERPNext ships strong operational reporting (Query Reports, the Report Builder, dashboards), but it was never designed to be a governed BI source. There is no curated star schema, no stable measure layer, no way to give Power BI a read-only connection that respects ERPNext permissions, and no safe pattern for incremental refresh. The result is fragile dashboards that break every time a DocType changes, and a real security exposure from over-privileged database access.
Power BI Connector for ERPNext क्यों चुनें
Provisions a dedicated, least-privilege read-only MariaDB user (SELECT-only on an explicit table allowlist) so Power BI never touches write or DDL grants
Ships a proper Frappe app/module with its own DocTypes for connector configuration, table/measure selection, and refresh audit logging
Curated semantic data model exposed as ERPNext SQL views — cleaned column names, resolved link fields, and pre-joined dimension/fact tables instead of raw `tabSales Invoice`
Pre-built measures and calculated columns (revenue, margin, AR aging, on-time delivery, stock valuation) documented so analysts reuse one definition of truth
Incremental refresh support via indexed `modified` / `creation` watermark columns and a RangeStart/RangeEnd partitioning pattern in the Power BI dataset
Scheduled refresh helper built on Frappe `scheduler_events` that pre-warms materialized views and writes a refresh-ready timestamp Power BI can poll
What you get
- Installable source code for your version of the connector app (Frappe app installable via bench)
- Installation and configuration on your ERPNext v15/v16 instance, including the read-only DB user and semantic views
- Technical documentation: data model diagram, table/measure dictionary, refresh and RLS architecture
- A starter Power BI dataset/template plus user guide and one live training session for your analysts
- Post-go-live support window for defect fixes and configuration questions
- UAT on a staging/clone environment with a documented rollback plan before production cutover
- Git repository handover with full commit history and README for your team to maintain or extend
- Row-level security mapping worksheet aligning ERPNext role profiles to Power BI RLS roles
Who this is for
BI / Analytics Lead
Owns the Power BI estate and needs a stable, documented ERPNext data contract with measures that don't shift under them, so dashboards stop breaking on every ERPNext update.
ERPNext / IT Administrator
Responsible for the ERPNext site and its security. Needs BI access that is read-only, least-privilege, TLS-enforced, and auditable — not shared root credentials or ad-hoc exports.
Finance / Operations Director
Wants trustworthy live dashboards for revenue, AR aging, inventory, and delivery performance in the Power BI tools their team already uses, without manual spreadsheet pulls.
Data Governance / Security Officer
Needs row-level security that mirrors ERPNext permissions so each viewer only sees their company, territory, or cost center, with the connection surface documented and controlled.
Installation overview
Download from ECOSIRE
Buy the license on ecosire.com and download the Power BI Connector for ERPNext app ZIP from your account dashboard.
Add the app to your bench
Extract the ZIP into your bench's apps folder, or run `bench get-app` with the path to the extracted app.
Install on your site
Run `bench --site SITE_NAME install-app APP_NAME` followed by `bench migrate` to install Power BI Connector for ERPNext and apply its schema.
Activate your license
Open the ECOSIRE License settings on your site and activate your license key. Requires the free ecosire_connect and ecosire_license_client apps.
How Power BI Connector for ERPNext Compares
| Criterion | ECOSIRE | Custom Build | Competitor | Odoo Native |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Database access model | Least-privilege read-only user on curated view allowlist | Depends on developer; often over-privileged | Generic DB user, broad table access | |
| Semantic / measure layer | Curated star-schema views + documented measures | Built once, rarely documented | Raw table pass-through, no measures | |
| Row-level security | ERPNext permissions mapped to Power BI RLS roles | Hand-coded per project if at all | Usually none | |
| Incremental & scheduled refresh | Watermark-based incremental + scheduler pre-warm | Possible but bespoke effort | Full reload each refresh | |
| v15 / v16 compatibility & upgrades | Versioned data contract, controlled migrations | Breaks on DocType changes unless maintained | Update cadence out of your control | |
| Fit to your data model | Built to your DocTypes and reporting needs | Fully custom, high build cost | One-size-fits-all, limited fit | |
| Ownership & maintainability | Full git repo + docs handover | You own it but built from scratch | Closed source, vendor lock-in | |
| Support & accountability | Scoped build + post-go-live support window | Only if you retain the developer | Generic vendor support tier |
Frequently Asked Questions about Power BI Connector for ERPNext
How long does delivery take?
This is a build-to-order engagement. After a short scoping call and confirmed scope, typical delivery is 2-4 weeks depending on how many DocTypes, measures, and RLS rules you need. You get a milestone timeline before we start — there is no instant download.
Is this a Frappe Cloud Marketplace app I can just install?
No. ECOSIRE builds this specifically for your ERPNext instance and data model, then installs and supports it. You receive installable source code and the full git repository at handover, but it is a bespoke build, not an off-the-shelf marketplace download.
Does Power BI get direct database access to ERPNext?
Only through a dedicated, least-privilege read-only MariaDB user scoped by an explicit SELECT allowlist over curated views — never root, never write access. For teams that prefer no DB exposure, we can drive metadata and health through whitelisted Frappe REST methods instead.
How does row-level security work?
We map ERPNext User Permissions and role profiles into Power BI RLS roles, so a viewer scoped to one company, territory, or cost center in ERPNext sees only that data in Power BI. The mapping is documented so you can extend it as your org changes.
Will it break when we upgrade ERPNext or change a DocType?
The semantic layer sits in versioned views with a documented data contract, and `hooks.py` doc events keep watermarks and indexes consistent. A DocType change surfaces as a controlled model migration we handle, rather than a silently broken dashboard. It targets Frappe/ERPNext v15 and v16.
What about support and updates after go-live?
Every build includes a post-go-live support window for defect fixes and configuration questions. Beyond that, we offer ongoing support and enhancement retainers, and because you hold the git repo, your own team can maintain or extend it too.
Can it handle large fact tables without slow refreshes?
Yes. We use incremental refresh keyed on indexed `modified`/`creation` watermarks plus off-peak scheduled jobs that pre-build aggregate tables, so large Sales Invoice or Stock Ledger volumes refresh in minutes rather than reloading everything each time.
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Power BI Connector for ERPNext
A secure, governed way to feed ERPNext data into Microsoft Power BI through a curated read-only semantic model. ECOSIRE builds, installs, and supports it for your instance after a scoping call — this is a build-to-order engagement, not an instant download.
- Provisions a dedicated, least-privilege read-only MariaDB user (SELECT-only on an explicit table allowlist) so Power BI never touches write or DDL grants
- Ships a proper Frappe app/module with its own DocTypes for connector configuration, table/measure selection, and refresh audit logging
- Curated semantic data model exposed as ERPNext SQL views — cleaned column names, resolved link fields, and pre-joined dimension/fact tables instead of raw `tabSales Invoice`
- Pre-built measures and calculated columns (revenue, margin, AR aging, on-time delivery, stock valuation) documented so analysts reuse one definition of truth