Installation

This guide will walk you through installing the DATEV Export Pro extension for Magento 2.

Prerequisites

Before installing, ensure your system meets these requirements:

Magento 2.4.0 or higher
PHP 8.1 or higher
Composer installed
SSH access to your server
Backup of your Magento installation

Installation Steps

1. Add Repository Access

Contact your account manager to receive Composer repository credentials.

Add the repository to your auth.json:

composer config bearer.repo.softwaresilo.io composer config repositories.softwaresilo composer https://repo.softwaresilo.io/

2. Require the Package

Install the extension via Composer:

composer config bearer.repo.softwaresilo.io composer config repositories.softwaresilo composer https://repo.softwaresilo.io/ composer require mageb2b/datev:*

3. Enable the Module

Enable the DATEV module:

php bin/magento module:enable MageB2B_Datev

4. Run Setup Upgrade

Run Magento setup upgrade to install database schema:

php bin/magento setup:upgrade

5. Compile Code

Compile dependency injection configuration:

php bin/magento setup:di:compile

6. Deploy Static Content

Deploy static content for your store:

php bin/magento setup:static-content:deploy

7. Clear Cache

Clear Magento cache:

php bin/magento cache:flush

Verify Installation

Check if the module is installed and enabled:

php bin/magento module:status MageB2B_Datev

You should see the module listed under "List of enabled modules".

Access Configuration

Navigate to Stores >Configuration > MageB2B > DATEV Export Pro to configure the extension.

Troubleshooting

Module Not Found

If Composer cannot find the module:

Verify your repository credentials
Check your composer.json for the correct repository URL
Run composer clear-cache

Permission Errors

If you encounter permission errors:

chmod -R 755 var/ pub/static/ generated/

Database Errors

If setup:upgrade fails:

Check database credentials in app/etc/env.php
Ensure database user has CREATE/ALTER permissions
Check MySQL/MariaDB error logs

Next Steps

After successful installation, proceed to Configuration to set up your DATEV export settings.