Using WebSAPConsole for RF Applications by e-One Group

MCA201: Using WebSAPConsole for RF Applications

Contributing Speaker(s) Patricia Gardner Product Manager, SCM SAP Labs, LLC

Dr. Christoph Leßmöllmann Business Development Manager, SAP AG

The Tool – Evolution of WebSAPConsole The Application – Evolution of Functionality Implementation of WebSAPConsole Customer Success Stories

SAP NetWeaver – Multichannel Capabilties SAP NetWeaver™ SAP NetWeaver Mobile

PEOPLE INTEGRATION Multi channel access Collaboration

Mobile Browser Client INFORMATION INTEGRATION Bus. Intelligence

Knowledge Mgmt

Master Data Mgmt PROCESS INTEGRATION Integration Broker

Business Process Mgmt

APPLICATION PLATFORM J2EE

Life Cycle Mgmt

Composite Application Framework

Portal

Mobile Java Client

Mobile .Net Client (mySAP CRM) Auto-ID SMS, Fax, Email Web-based GUI Voice Application Framework *)

ABAP

DB and OS Abstraction

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Technology: SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure „SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure implements all kinds of tag-based identification technologies“

Connected Operation Device Integration of different RFID Readers (Mobile, Fixed)

RFID Solution Package Pre-filtering and consolidation of high-volume data

RFID Readers

Auto-ID Infrastructure Web Application Server

ERP XI

SCM (WM)

Third Party Systems

BI Other Systems Reports

Back-End Integration to SAP and non-SAP Systems Direct feedback to workforce and equipment

Solution Management Centralized Configuration and Administration Management Logging and Archiving

SAP Packaged RFID Solution for SCM

SAP Enterprise Portal

SAP Event Management

SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure

SAP RFIDAdapter

SAP R/3

RFIDAdapter

Legacy

SAP Web Application Server

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SAP NetWeaver 2004 Mobile Architecture

SAP NetWeaver Admin & Monitoring

WebConsole CCMS Agent

online offline

Handheld

MI 2.5 (offline)

RFID

Web SAPConsole (online)

Laptop

Mobile Web Dynpro (online)

Web Application Server 6.40

Auto-ID

Voice

Fax, Email, SMS

Web-based GUI

SAP NetWeaver Multichannel Access

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SAP NW 2004 Mobile

MDK

SAP NetWeaver Developer Studio

Phones

WebSAPConsole Architecture – Overview

RF Devices

RF Access Point

Presentation Server

SAP Systems

CRM WebSAPConsole

HTTP protocol

VT100 protocol

Web Displayer

SCM Logical Module

Console Displayer

Connection Module SAPGUI protocol

PLM

R/3 R/3 R/3 R/3

Conceptual Architecture

server

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3rd Party

Provided by SAP

Connection module

Logical module

Web Displayer Console Displayer

Telnet

RF Terminal

I/O operations

RF Controller/ Access Point

server

I/O operations

RF Terminal

Web

Web loader

Pocket PC Terminal

Console loader

SAP Web AS or MS IIS

RF-Web front end (Windows NT/2000) Component SAPConsole

mySAPSCM Warehouse Management

SAP NetWeaver Mobile – Technology Overview Mobile Java Client Optimized for handheld based disconnected applications with lean function set and small footprint, such as Mobile Asset Management. Technology: SAP Mobile Infrastructure.

Mobile Browser Client Optimized for mobile devices with online connectivity without client footprint, such as SAP Mobile Sales Online. Technology: Mobile Web Dynpro and WebSAPConsole.

Mobile .Net Client (mySAP CRM) Designed for windows-based disconnected applications with a rich function set, such as mySAP CRM Field Applications. Technology: CRM Mobile Client Component.

SAPConsole

Vehicle mount Graphical terminals

Hand held

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Character terminals

... and double byte enabled

SAPConsole: Single Transaction - Multiple Displays SAP GUI

SAPConsole Conversion

Character terminals

Pocket PC Browser

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Features of SAPConsole Supports multiple configuration profiles. Supports text boxes, check boxes, radio buttons, and push buttons. Enables bell signals for scanning and error messages (Telnet). Supports mobile printing. Offers capabilities for re-mapping to function keys. Provides multi-language support (double-byte enabled). Provides support for the translation on non-printable barcodes. Offers multiple session control. Supports auto cursor tabulation. Provides multi-symbol delimiters for barcodes. Provides automatic suppression of empty lines. Supports load balancing at logon through Telnet functionality.

Features – what a “normal” CE browser cannot do SAP supports Truncate empty lines. Remap Function Keys. Enable Bell Signal. Hide Transaction Input Field. Support scanning of non printable characters. Support Delimiters. Make maximum use of Display size.

Hardware Provider supports Suppression of SIP popup at scanning input. Prevent Usage of other internet adresses. Provide Access to other Hardware Resources. External

Scanner. Barcode Tools. Mobile Printer.

The Tool – Evolution of WebSAPConsole The Application – Evolution of Functionality Implementation of WebSAPConsole Customer Success Stories

Radio Frequency Applications – Historical View mySAP.com 4.6B First release of RF (LMob) Transactions. SAPConsole released as part of 4.6B GUI.

mySAP.com 4.6C More standard transactions delivered to support HUM.

Enterprise + Extension 1.1 Task and Resource Management.

Enterprise + Extension 2.0 (mySAP ERP 2003) Yard Management. Value Added Services.

mySAP ERP 2004 (ECC 5.0) RFID Scenarios.

RF Support Starting in 4.6B/C Goods Receipt Ö Unloading

Ö Putaway

Ö Unpacking

Ö Post Goods Receipt

Goods Issue Ö Pick

Ö Load

Ö Pack

Ö Process goods issue

Internal Warehouse Transactions Ö Change queue

Ö Replenishment

Ö Stock Inquiry

Ö Cycle Counting

Ö Interleaving

Ö Cycle Counting

Screen Shot Samples

2 Scan Delivery

Generate TO

Optional Screen 3

Execute TO Source Data

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Destination Data

Post Goods Receipt

Other Screen Shot Samples

Change destination screen

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Transaction Details

RF Support starting in 4.6B/C – RF Monitor

Configuration for Mobile Data Entry

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Menu Management – Mobil Data Entry

Result Menu Configuration

Task and Resource Management Maximize the Efficiency of Warehouse Processes. Manage

Tasks. Manage Resources.

Productivity and Efficiency Gains. Task

Interleaving. Task Prioritization. Resource Allocation Optimization.

Movement Visibility at Task Level. Alert and Resolution Tools. Leverages WMS Investment.

TRM Transaction Configuration

Adjust Screen Sizes Automatically to PDA Screen

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Extended Warehouse Management (2.0) Yard Management and Value Added Services use the same configuration model as TRM

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The Tool – Evolution of WebSAPConsole The Application – Evolution of Functionality Implementation of WebSAPConsole Customer Success Stories

General Information Web-Enabled SAPConsole is part of the front end R/3 Enterprise installation CD for release 6.40.

For Telnet Connection Windows NT/2000/XP must be installed. Must be connected to the network. Telnet software must be installed. A profile defining the host IP address of the telnet/SAPConsole server and the type of emulation that the RF device should use (such as VT220) must be configured for each RF device.

For Web Connection The Windows NT/2000/XP server must be installed. Must be connected to the network. Web software must be installed.

SAPConsole Configuration (1) System Name

Starting Transaction

Select System From SAPLogon

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SAPConsole Configuration (2)

Dependant on Telnet Provider

Message Screen Size

Currently in test: Use predefined Templates for SAP Screens

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SAPConsole Configuration (3) Pushbottons with/without Brackets Auto tab to next input field Using SAPConsole in batch mode with other middleware

Remap Function Keys

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SAPConsole Configuration (4) Language settings of browser

Display direction of Web pages Disable Transaction Input

Character Size

Dependant on Device Hardware Provider

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SAPConsole Configuration (5)

Replace Hexadecimal (non printable) Characters with printable strings

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The Tool – Evolution of WebSAPConsole The Application – Evolution of Functionality Implementation of WebSAPConsole Customer Success Stories

Kraft Foods

Eli Lilly

Eli Lilly 2 Running SAP WM SAP Console and WebConsole 20-30/per facility Varies > 4,500 4.6c

Jabil Circuits

Customer: Warehouses: SAPConsole: RF users: SKU’s Picks per day R/3 version

Jabil Circuit 7 Sites transacting against 18 individual warehouses Yes 708 total PRD users Varies 16,500 transactions/day 4.6b

Demo

Summary SAPConsole and WebSAPConsole are tools that enable Radio Frequency devices to be run within SAP Applications Radio Frequency Applications in SAP were first delivered in 4.6B and have been improved and enhanced in subsequent releases to support new functionality Customers today are successfully taking advantage of WebSAPConsole

Further Information Î

Public Web: www.sap.com SAP Developer Network: www.sdn.sap.com Î Mobile Infrastructure SAP Developer Network: www.sdn.sap.com Î Web Application Server Î Web Dynpro SAP Customer Services Network: www.sap.com/services/

Related SAP Education Training Opportunities http://www.sap.com/education/

Related Workshops/Lectures at SAP TechEd 2004 MCA101 Implementing SAP Solutions for Mobile Business: Lessons Learned MCA102 Voice Enabled Warehouse Picking MCA151 Enabling Mobile Access to Blackberry and Pocket PC Devices Based on SAP NetWeaver '04 MCA201 Using WebSAPConsole for RF MCA203 Wireless Sensor Networks: Technology beyond Auto-ID MCA251 SAP NetWeaver Mobile - Mobile Client Technology MCA252 Developing Disconnected Mobile Apps Based on SAP NetWeaver '04 MCA351 SAP Mobile Asset Management: Overview and Custom Enhancements

SAP Developer Network Look for SAP TechEd ’04 presentations and videos on the SAP Developer Network. Coming in December. http://www.sdn.sap.com/

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