Analytics Indexing
Index order data for analytics and reporting.
Overview
The Analytics Indexing step indexes order line data for analytics and reporting purposes. It runs asynchronously in the background to avoid impacting order processing performance.
Identifier
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Key | AnalyticsIndexing |
| Group | Analytics |
| Applicable Statuses | New, Completed |
| Hidden | Yes |
Configuration Properties
This step has no configurable properties.
Behavior
What It Does
- Skips execution in test mode
- Queues a background task to index the order
- Indexes order data asynchronously for analytics
- Returns success immediately (fire and forget)
Prerequisites
- Analytics indexing must be configured
Side Effects
- Order data indexed in analytics store (runs in background)
- No blocking of workflow execution
Business Cases
When to Use
- Sales reporting: Index order data for revenue analytics
- Product analytics: Track product sales and trends
- Customer insights: Enable customer purchase analysis
Example Scenarios
Scenario 1: New Order Order placed. Analytics indexing queued in background.
Scenario 2: Order Completed Order completed. Final order data indexed for analytics.
Scenario 3: Test Mode Running in test mode. Indexing skipped, success returned.
Error Handling
| Condition | Result | Continues Workflow? |
|---|---|---|
| Test mode | Success (skipped) | Yes |
| Indexing queued | Success | Yes |
| Background task fails | No impact on workflow | Yes |
Technical Notes
- Uses fire-and-forget pattern for background processing
- Indexing failures don't affect order workflow
- Designed to be called at key order lifecycle points (New, Completed)
Related Steps
- Export Order - Export order to external systems