Opening the Homepage Migration Tool
To run homepage migration workflows in Sherkety ERP & Website Platform, first sign in through the Login page with an account that can access the admin area. After signing in, open the administration menu and go to the page used for homepage migration work. This document focuses on the dedicated Homepage Migration Tool page, not the regular Content, SEO, or Settings screens.
When the page opens, confirm that you are in the correct admin workspace before starting anything. Look for the page title, the migration status area, and the main action used to begin a run. The page should clearly present the migration workspace rather than a content editing form. If you expected to see editable homepage sections, service cards, or SEO fields, you are likely on the wrong screen.
Before you start a run, review any visible notices at the top of the page. In Sherkety ERP & Website Platform, pages may show loading messages, error messages, or status banners when information is still being retrieved or when something needs attention. If the page is still loading, wait until the migration controls and status details appear. If an error message is shown instead of the migration content, do not start refreshing repeatedly; first confirm that the page has fully loaded and that your admin session is still active.
Also check the migration context shown on the page. The source homepage and the destination context should match the homepage content you intend to migrate. This is especially important if your team works with multiple languages or is reviewing different homepage versions. If you already reviewed earlier migration output, use Reviewing Migration Results and Follow Up Checks as your reference point before starting a fresh workflow run.
Starting a Homepage Migration Run
Once you are on the Homepage Migration Tool page, use the main start action on the page to begin a new migration run. This is the control administrators use to trigger the workflow from the interface. Before clicking it, make sure the page is not already showing an active run. If the page already displays an in-progress status, wait for that run to finish instead of trying to start another one.
- Open the Homepage Migration Tool page in the admin area.
- Review the current status section to confirm no other migration is actively running.
- Click the page’s main start action to launch the homepage migration.
- Watch for the immediate page response after you submit the run.
Right after you start the migration, Sherkety ERP & Website Platform should change the visible status on the page. Depending on timing, the run may first appear as queued, then move into a started or running state. The important thing is that the page should no longer look idle. You should see a clear status change, a progress area, or a workflow list that begins updating.
During this stage, pay attention to controls that become unavailable. The start action may be disabled while the migration is active so administrators do not accidentally launch duplicate runs. If the button or action area becomes dimmed or unclickable, that usually means the page is protecting the current workflow from being started again.
If you do not see any change after clicking the start action, pause and check the page carefully. A message may appear near the top, in the progress area, or beside the workflow steps. Also watch for toast notifications or short status messages that confirm the run has been accepted. For help reading those messages, see Understanding Toast Messages and Action Feedback.
Following the Visible Workflow Steps
After the run begins, the most useful part of the page is the workflow step display. In Sherkety ERP & Website Platform, this area helps you follow the migration in the order shown on screen, from the first preparation step through the final completion state. You do not need to guess what is happening in the background; instead, read the step list and the current status markers on the page.
- Find the workflow step list or progress tracker on the migration page.
- Start at the first visible step and read the labels in the order shown.
- Identify which step is currently active by looking for the highlighted row, badge, or progress marker.
- Compare completed steps with pending steps to see how far the run has progressed.
- Check for any step-level notes, timestamps, or status labels beside the step names.
The current step is usually the one visually emphasized. It may have a highlighted background, an active badge, a spinner, or in-progress text. Completed steps are typically easier to spot because they no longer look active and may show a success marker or completed state. Pending steps usually remain unhighlighted until the workflow reaches them.
As you follow the list, focus on what the page is telling you now rather than trying to predict the next change. If a step includes a label or badge, use that wording exactly as your reference when discussing the run with another administrator. If the page shows a time beside a completed step, that can help you understand whether the workflow is moving normally or has paused longer than expected.
When a step appears to pause, do not assume it has failed immediately. First compare the active step, the overall status message, and any visible progress indicator. If the page still shows that the run is in progress, continue monitoring before taking action.
Monitoring Progress and Results on the Page
The progress area on the Homepage Migration Tool page is where you track the overall state of the run. In Sherkety ERP & Website Platform, this may include a status message, a spinner, a percentage, or another in-progress indicator. Use this area together with the workflow step list rather than relying on only one signal.
- Watch the overall status area after the migration starts.
- Check whether the page shows an in-progress message, spinner, or percentage.
- Compare the overall status with the step-by-step progress below it.
- Review any success messages or result summaries that appear as steps finish.
- Confirm the final state once the page stops showing active progress.
As the migration advances, the page may show per-step completion markers or a short summary of what has already finished. These details are useful when you need to confirm whether the workflow is moving forward normally. If a result summary appears, read it before leaving the page. It may tell you whether the run completed fully, completed with issues, or stopped on a failed step.
Pay special attention to the final page state. A completed state means the workflow reached the end and the page no longer shows active processing. A partially completed or failed state means you should review the latest visible details before deciding what to do next. Look for the latest run status, any completion time shown on the page, and the outcome message attached to the run.
If the page still looks active but no new step has changed for a while, compare the overall status with the latest step marker. If both still indicate in progress, continue monitoring. If the page switches to an error or failed state, move to the troubleshooting guidance below and capture the exact wording shown on screen.
Understanding What Administrators Can See During a Run
During an active migration, Sherkety ERP & Website Platform keeps administrators focused on a small set of visible controls and status areas. The page is primarily designed for monitoring the run that is already in progress. You should expect to see the start control, the overall progress display, and the workflow step list remain central on the page while the migration is executing.
The start control may still be visible, but it can become disabled while a run is active. This is a normal safeguard. If the button is present but unavailable, that usually means the page is preventing a second run from being launched before the current one finishes. The progress display is the main source for the current state, and the workflow list gives more detail about where the run is currently paused or advancing.
Not every message on the page requires action. Informational messages usually explain that the run is queued, running, or completed. These are there to help you follow progress. Messages that require attention are the ones that clearly indicate an error, a failed status, or a step that did not complete. When that happens, use the exact status label or error text shown on the page when reporting the issue to another administrator.
From the visible behavior described in the interface, this page should be treated mainly as a monitoring screen during execution. If the page offers a retry, refresh, or reopen action for the latest run, use only the controls that are clearly shown on screen. Do not assume there is a hidden recovery step elsewhere in the admin area.
When the migration finishes, the page should remain on the latest run details so you can review the final outcome. If you need help interpreting loading states, error states, or empty areas on the page, see Understanding Loading Placeholders Empty States and Errors.
Common Issues and How to Fix Them
Most migration problems on the Homepage Migration Tool page can be checked directly from what you see on screen. Start with the visible status, the workflow steps, and whether the main action is available.
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The migration does not start after you click the page action
- Confirm that you are signed in with an administrator account that can access the admin area.
- Make sure you are on the correct homepage migration page, not the Content or SEO screen.
- Check whether the page already shows a running migration. If a run is active, the start action may be disabled until it finishes.
- Look for a notice, toast message, or error banner that explains why the action did not proceed.
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The workflow appears stuck on one step
- Read the current status message beside the active step or in the overall progress area.
- Wait briefly to see whether the page updates on its own.
- Confirm that the run still shows as in progress rather than failed.
- If the same step remains active without any other change, note the step label exactly as shown.
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The migration finished, but the final state does not look right
- Reload the migration page once.
- Compare the latest run status with the workflow indicators shown on the page.
- Check whether the page now shows a completion message, partial result, or failed outcome.
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The page shows an error or failed status
- Capture the exact error text, failed step label, and visible run status before doing anything else.
- If a retry or rerun action is available on the page, use that only after recording the message.
- If the same failure happens again, share the exact wording from the page with the person handling migration support.
For more help reading warning states and error notices, see Recognizing Warnings Errors and Dismissible Notices.
Overview
The Homepage Migration Tool in Sherkety ERP & Website Platform is the admin page used to run and watch homepage migration workflows from start to finish. Its purpose is practical: give administrators one place to launch a migration, follow each visible stage, and confirm whether the latest run completed successfully or needs attention.
On this page, the most important areas are the start action, the overall status display, and the workflow step list. Together, these show whether a migration has not started yet, has been accepted and queued, is currently running, or has reached a finished state. During a run, the page may also show loading feedback, progress messaging, success indicators, or error text. These visible signals are what you should rely on when deciding whether to wait, retry, or investigate further.
This guide is intentionally focused on the workflow experience on the page itself. It does not repeat the earlier task-level setup and review guidance from Running Homepage Migration Tasks or Reviewing Migration Results and Follow Up Checks. Instead, it helps you read the page while a migration is happening and understand what the interface is telling you at each stage.
Use this page when you need to:
- Start a new homepage migration run
- Confirm that the run has actually begun
- Follow the current step and overall progress
- Review the latest visible result on the page
- Capture clear status details if something fails
After the run is complete, continue with Checking Migration Results and Validating Homepage Content to verify that the migrated homepage content appears correctly.
Prerequisites
Before you run a homepage migration workflow in Sherkety ERP & Website Platform, make sure the basic conditions for using the page are already in place. This helps you avoid starting a run from the wrong screen or misreading a status that belongs to an earlier migration.
You should have:
- Access to the admin area through the Login page
- An account with permission to open administrator pages
- Access to the dedicated Homepage Migration Tool page
- A clear understanding of which homepage content or migration context you intend to run
- Time to stay on the page and monitor the visible workflow until it reaches a clear result
It also helps if you have already completed the earlier migration review work covered in Reviewing Migration Results and Follow Up Checks. That document explains the checks that should happen before you decide to start another workflow. This guide assumes you are ready to run the migration and want to understand the page behavior during the process.
Before clicking the start action, verify these on screen:
- The page has finished loading and is not showing only a loading message
- No blocking error message is visible at the page level
- The migration status area is readable
- The source homepage and target migration context shown on the page match what you expect
- There is no active migration already running, unless your team specifically intends to monitor the current run instead of starting a new one
If any of those checks fail, resolve that first before starting the workflow. Once the page is ready and the migration context looks correct, you can begin the run and follow the on-screen progress with confidence.
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