ERPNext IMPLEMENTATION FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions about ERPNext implementation, cost, timeline, manufacturing ERP, and working with Obaid Masoom — answered directly.
ABOUT ERPNext IMPLEMENTATION
What is ERPNext and what does it do?
ERPNext is a free, open-source Enterprise Resource Planning platform built on the Frappe Framework — covering Accounting, Inventory, Sales, HRMS, Payroll, Manufacturing, Warehouse Management, and CRM. Widely used by SMEs in India and the UAE as a cost-effective alternative to SAP Business One and Oracle NetSuite.
How long does an ERPNext implementation take?
A typical ERPNext implementation takes 3 to 5 months from discovery to go-live — requirements gathering (2–3 weeks), solution design (4–6 weeks), configuration and integrations (4–6 weeks), UAT (2–3 weeks), and go-live with hyper-care (2–4 weeks). Timeline varies based on modules, data migration complexity, and integration requirements.
What does an ERPNext implementation cost in India?
₹4–8 lakhs for a basic 3–4 module deployment, ₹10–20 lakhs for mid-size (6–8 modules, 20–50 users), ₹20–40 lakhs for full-scale with custom integrations. ERPNext has no per-user licence fee — you pay only for implementation and support.
Does ERPNext support Indian GST, e-Invoice, and e-Way Bill?
Yes. Native government-portal-integrated support for GST (all slabs), e-Invoice (IRP), e-Way Bill (NIC), TDS, TCS, PF, ESI, and professional tax. For UAE businesses, ERPNext also supports VAT (FTA-compliant) and multi-currency operations.
What manufacturing modules does ERPNext include?
Work Orders, Production Planning, Bill of Materials (multi-level BOM), Job Cards for shop floor tracking, MRP, Subcontracting, Quality Inspection, Scrap tracking, and Batch/Serial number management — natively integrated with Inventory, Warehouse Management, Finance, and HRMS.
ERPNext vs SAP — which is better for Indian manufacturers?
For Indian SME manufacturers (₹10–500 crore), ERPNext delivers 80% of SAP functionality at 10–15% of the total cost of ownership. Native Indian compliance, no per-user licence fees, 3–5 month implementation vs 6–18 months for SAP. SAP suits large enterprises (₹500+ crore, 500+ users, multi-country operations).
WORKING WITH OBAID MASOOM
What ERP services do you provide?
End-to-end ERPNext and Openbravo implementation services: requirements gathering, solution design, module configuration, custom development, third-party integrations (Axis Bank, UPI, Shopify, e-Invoice, e-Way Bill, Digimiles, AI chatbots), data migration, UAT, user training, and post-go-live support. Also manufacturing ERP consulting, HRMS & Payroll, Warehouse Management, and BI/analytics.
Which industries and sectors do you work with?
Manufacturing (discrete and process), retail and multi-branch distribution, FMCG, B2B services, e-commerce, and fintech. Primary markets: India (Hyderabad, nationwide) and UAE/GCC (remote). Projects from 10-person workshops to 500-person multi-location operations.
Do you provide support after go-live?
Yes. Every engagement includes a structured post-go-live hyper-care period (30–60 days) covering production issue resolution, workflow optimisation based on real usage, additional user training, and full handover documentation.
How do I get started?
Email obaidmasoom97@gmail.com or WhatsApp +91 88012 20128. I respond within 24 hours. We start with a discovery call to understand your business and goals — then I provide a clear, honest assessment of scope, timeline, and investment required. No obligation and no sales pressure.
Still have questions?
Ask directly — I respond to every enquiry personally within 24 hours.