This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Ziffity Solutions LLC
SAP has said it will discontinue support for on-premise Hybris in July 2026, so companies relying on Hybris will need to plan their transition.
At the same time, Adobe Commerce is moving toward API-first, headless, and composable architectures. That makes it more flexible, scalable, and future-proof.
This transition is not merely an upgrade — it's a strategic shift to stay competitive in a time of rapid change in digital commerce.
Simplified migration steps (with modern tech focus)
Audit your current environment (assessment)
Inventory everything in your Hybris setup: custom code, modules, integrations with ERP/CRM, data schemas, and frontend logic.
Identify which parts are essential (core functions) and which are leftover “technical debt.”
This audit helps you identify what’s worth migrating, what needs to be rebuilt, and what can be discarded.
2. Define scope and strategy
Decide what you’ll move as is, what you will refactor (adapt), and what you will rebuild from scratch in Adobe Commerce.
Choose a migration style:
Big bang / full cutover — switch everything over at once (fast but risky).
Phased migration — move in stages (less risky, more controlled).
Incremental/hybrid approach — mix of old and new components, use API gateway or middleware for gradual change.
3. Get your team ready (skills & tools)
Train your developers and operations teams on Adobe tools: e.g., App Builder, API Mesh, Edge Delivery, or whichever modules Adobe provides.
Build a migration readiness plan so that there are fewer surprises mid-project.
4. Set up the new Adobe Commerce environment
Create sandbox and development/staging environments to test safely.
In those environments, enable foundational services:
App Builder (for custom business logic)
API Mesh (for unified API layers)
Edge Delivery / CDN (to speed up storefronts)
This gives you a playground to validate your design decisions before switching live.
5. Handle external systems and integrations
Identify all external systems: ERP, CRM, PIM, payment gateways, shipping, etc.
Plan how they will talk with Adobe Commerce — likely through APIs or middleware.
Use the best integration style (REST, GraphQL, webhooks) to ensure smooth data flow.
6. Migrate data and storefronts
Prioritize what data to migrate: customers, products, active orders, etc. Don’t bring over unused or outdated data.
Decide whether to reuse your current storefront or build a new one:
Use Adobe’s existing template / PWA storefront
Create a headless frontend with a modern framework (React, Vue, etc.)
Use Edge Delivery to accelerate content rendering
Rebuild or refactor custom logic or extensions. Code from Hybris rarely fits directly — use modular, service-oriented patterns (microservices, APIs) in the Adobe world.
7. Integrate & test thoroughly
Connect all integrations (ERP, CRM, payments, PIM) and make sure they work end-to-end.
Perform:
Functional tests (does each feature work?)
Load/performance tests (can it handle traffic spikes?)
Security tests (vulnerability scans)
Data validation (did everything migrate correctly?)
Treat testing as a risk mitigation step, not an afterthought.
8. Launch (go live) smartly
Choose a launch strategy:
Big bang — flip the switch, full switch.
Parallel run — run old and new systems side by side for a limited time.
Monitor key metrics after launch: page load times, checkout success rates, API errors, traffic volumes, etc.
Be ready to roll back or patch quickly if things go wrong.
9. Protect SEO and continuity
URL changes are common in migration. Use 301 redirects, update metadata, and make sure old URLs point to new ones.
Preserve search rankings and avoid losing organic traffic.
Maintain analytics tracking, monitor for a drop in page views.
10. Post-migration optimization & evolution
Migration isn’t the end — it’s the beginning. Continuously optimize:
Caching & performance tuning
Cleanup residual code or unused features
Monitor API performance
Test new features, A/B experiments
Adopt composable/modular strategies: microservices, headless, decoupled frontends
Keep innovating and adapting to new customer expectations.
Key takeaway (in current tech context)
It's not a simple platform switch from Hybris to Adobe Commerce. It's a strategic move to an API-first, headless, composable, and modular commerce architecture.
Success relies on sound planning, good engineering discipline, regular testing, and evolution after launch.
If executed successfully, you have improved agility, scalability, reduced maintenance expense, and an improved ability to react to marketplace changes.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Ziffity Solutions LLC
Ziffity Solutions LLC | Sciencx (2025-10-19T09:07:37+00:00) Why migrate from SAP Hybris to Adobe Commerce?. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/10/19/why-migrate-from-sap-hybris-to-adobe-commerce/
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