ERPKontext

ERPKontext is a term used in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to describe a contextual management layer that helps components across an ERP system share and react to contextual information. It encompasses data about the current user, their permissions, locale, time, and operational state, as well as broader environmental factors such as active workflows and business processes.

A context model defines what data qualifies as context and how it is structured. Context data is captured by providers, which may read from authentication systems, configuration stores, or runtime events. A central context store makes this information available to consuming services, while context tokens or identifiers enable lightweight propagation across modules and microservices. This approach allows different parts of the ERP stack to respond consistently to the same situational data.

Key features include context capture, persistence, propagation, and governance. Context can be used to tailor user interfaces, enforce security policies based on roles and locations, filter data in reports, and route workflows. Auditing of context changes helps with traceability and compliance.

Architecture typically involves a middleware or library layer that sits between the ERP backend and frontend or service layers. It may expose APIs for retrieving current context, event streams to notify components of changes, and plug-in points for custom context providers. This design supports multi-service integration and context-aware decision making across the ERP landscape.

ERPKontext is not a formal standard; rather, it appears as a naming convention in vendor documentation and academic discussions to describe context management within ERP ecosystems. Variants exist across platforms, reflecting different security, localization, and multi-tenant requirements.