Sprinterra System Integrity Testing Tool – Technical Overview

Acumatica System Integrity Testing Tool

The Sprinterra System Integrity Testing Tool is designed to ensure the stability and reliability of Acumatica ERP environments before, during, and after upgrades or customization deployments.

It provides automated verification of Out-of-the-Box (OOB) functionality and custom extensions using a combination of Acumatica Test SDK, Continuous Integration (CI) automation, and an AI-powered diagnostic engine that interprets test outcomes and suggests resolutions.

This document describes the technical architecture, frameworks, and process workflow behind the tool.

1. Core Technologies

1.1 Acumatica Test SDK

At the heart of the solution is the Acumatica Test SDK — a .NET-based framework that provides programmatic access to Acumatica’s UI and business logic for end-to-end testing.

Sprinterra’s QA and engineering team have built a comprehensive suite of automated tests that validate:

  • Core ERP processes (Finance, Distribution, Projects, CRM)

  • Standard configuration and workflow scenarios

  • Data integrity after upgrades or package deployments

Each test script is developed using:

  • C# and NUnit for test structure and assertions

  • Acumatica Test SDK classes for form navigation, control manipulation, and verification

  • Page Object Pattern for reusable and maintainable test components

1.2 Continuous Integration Framework

The test suite is executed automatically within a CI/CD pipeline, typically configured in:

  • Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions (depending on the client environment)

  • Containerized or VM-based test agents that deploy a temporary Acumatica instance

  • Integration with PowerShell scripts to handle environment setup and teardown

This architecture allows the tool to run across multiple Acumatica versions and configurations with minimal manual setup.

1.3 AI Diagnostic Engine

This component is currently in the Proof-of-Concept (POC) stage.

After each automated test run, all execution logs, screenshots, and test result files are collected and analyzed by Sprinterra’s AI agent.

This component uses a combination of:

  • Natural Language Processing (NLP) to interpret test log messages

     

  • Pattern recognition to classify known Acumatica exception types and validation errors

     

  • Machine learning models trained on historical test outcomes to identify likely root causes and recommend solutions

     

The AI engine outputs a structured diagnostic report that includes:

  • A summary of passed/failed test cases

     

  • Probable causes of failures (e.g., missing field, changed selector, UI timing issue, business logic conflict)

     

Recommended corrective actions or configuration checks

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2. How the Process Works

Step 1: Environment Preparation

The CI pipeline launches a dedicated Acumatica instance (either a sandbox or containerized environment).

Required configurations — such as company setup, feature enablement, and sample data — are deployed automatically via configuration scripts.

Step 2: Automated Test Execution

The Acumatica Test SDK test suite is triggered through a CI job.

Each test simulates user actions and verifies system behavior through API-level and UI-level validation.

Logs and screenshots are recorded in structured output directories (e.g., .trx, .xml, .json formats).

Step 3: Result Aggregation

When the test run completes:

  • Raw logs are consolidated into a unified report.

  • Environment metadata (Acumatica version, build number, customization package info) is attached.

  • The report is passed to the AI diagnostic module.

Step 4: AI Analysis

This component is currently in the Proof-of-Concept (POC) stage.

The AI agent ingests the logs and applies rule-based and statistical evaluation to detect:

  • Failures due to environment setup

  • Functional regressions after upgrade

  • UI or selector binding issues

  • Timing or synchronization errors

  • Dependency or API-breaking changes

The agent then generates a System Integrity Report, which includes:

  • Summary statistics and a visual breakdown of results

  • Failure classifications

  • Human-readable insights and repair recommendations

Step 5: Review and Action

The generated report is shared with QA and development teams via the project’s CI dashboard.

For client-facing visibility, summarized results can be exported as a PDF or web dashboard showing:

  • Overall test coverage and pass rate

  • Identified risk areas

  • Recommended next steps for correction or retesting
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3. Key Technical Advantages

Area

Description

Automation Framework

Built on Acumatica Test SDK, ensuring full compatibility with the platform’s UI and APIs.

Scalability

Runs in any CI/CD environment (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and supports multi-tenant testing.

Intelligent Analysis

The AI agent provides actionable insights, reducing manual log review effort.

Continuous Validation

Designed to run automatically during version upgrades, hotfix deployments, or customization releases.

Extensibility

Supports addition of client-specific test cases to validate customizations alongside standard OOB coverage.

4. Example Architecture Diagram (Conceptual)

+-----------------------------+
|   CI/CD Orchestrator        |
|  (Azure DevOps / Jenkins)   |
+--------------+--------------+
               |
               v
+---------------------------------------------+
|     Automated Test Execution Layer          |
|  - Acumatica Test SDK + NUnit Framework     |
|  - PowerShell environment setup scripts     |
|  - Log & Screenshot capture                 |
+---------------------------------------------+
               |
               v
+---------------------------------------------+
|        AI Diagnostic Engine                 |
|  - NLP-based log parser                     |
|  - Error classification & fix suggestions   |
|  - Report generation                        |
+---------------------------------------------+
               |
               v
+---------------------------------------------+
|        System Integrity Dashboard           |
|  - Pass/Fail summaries                      |
|  - Root cause insights                      |
|  - Recommendations                          |
+---------------------------------------------+
  

5. Outcome for Clients

With this automated testing and AI-driven diagnostics, Sprinterra’s System Integrity Testing Tool provides:

  • Confidence that all critical OOB and customized features perform correctly after updates

  • Faster issue resolution through automated analysis and targeted recommendations

  • Reduced QA workload by eliminating repetitive regression tests

  • Reliable upgrade readiness for every new Acumatica release

Conclusion

The Sprinterra System Integrity Testing Tool combines Acumatica’s native Test SDK with modern CI automation and AI intelligence to provide a next-generation approach to ERP quality assurance.

It allows Acumatica users and partners to maintain system integrity continuously, accelerate upgrade cycles, and minimize post-deployment risks — ensuring a smooth and predictable ERP experience.

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FAQ About Sprinterra’s Acumatica Data Migration Services

What is the Sprinterra System Integrity Testing Tool?

It’s an automated testing solution for Acumatica ERP that verifies both standard and customized functionality. The tool ensures system stability before and after upgrades, minimizing risks of broken workflows or data inconsistencies caused by version updates or customization deployments.

Which technologies power this testing tool?

It’s built on the Acumatica Test SDK using C# and NUnit, integrated into CI/CD platforms like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. An AI diagnostic engine analyzes logs and test results, classifying errors and recommending corrective actions to streamline QA and reduce manual debugging time.

Can the tool test Acumatica customizations as well as core modules?

Yes. The tool validates standard Acumatica processes such as Finance, Distribution, and CRM, while allowing client-specific test cases for custom extensions. This ensures full system coverage and stable performance after each upgrade or deployment.

What are the main benefits for Acumatica users?

Users gain continuous system validation, faster troubleshooting through AI-driven analysis, reduced manual QA effort, and smoother upgrade cycles. It helps maintain consistent functionality across updates and guarantees business stability without unexpected ERP issues.

When should the System Integrity Testing Tool be used?

It’s designed for use before, during, and after Acumatica upgrades or customization releases. Automated tests run in sandbox or CI/CD environments to confirm readiness, verify functionality, and deliver a comprehensive system integrity report for QA and development teams.