using websapconsole for rf applications

MCA201:Using WebSAPConsolefor RF Applications

© SAP AG 2004, SAP TechEd / MCA201 / 2

Contributing Speaker(s)

Patricia GardnerProduct Manager, SCM SAP Labs, LLC

Dr. Christoph LeßmöllmannBusiness Development Manager, SAP AG

Implementation of WebSAPConsole

Customer Success Stories

The Tool – Evolution of WebSAPConsole

The Application – Evolution of Functionality


SAP NetWeaver – Multichannel Capabilties

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PEOPLE INTEGRATION

Multi channel access

Portal Collaboration

INFORMATION INTEGRATION

Bus. Intelligence

Master Data Mgmt

Knowledge Mgmt

PROCESS INTEGRATION

Integration Broker

BusinessProcess Mgmt

APPLICATION PLATFORM

J2EE

DB and OS Abstraction

ABAP

Life C

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Mobile .Net Client (mySAP CRM)

Mobile Java Client

Mobile Browser Client

Auto-ID

Voice Application Framework *)

SMS, Fax, Email

Web-based GUI

SAP NetWeaver Mobile

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Technology: SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure

RFID Readers

Third Party Systems

XISCM(WM)

ERP

BI Reports

Other Systems

Auto-ID Infrastructure

Web Application Server

Connected OperationDevice Integration of different RFID Readers (Mobile, Fixed)

RFID Solution PackagePre-filtering and consolidation of high-volume data

Back-End Integration to SAP and non-SAP Systems

Direct feedback to workforce and equipment

Solution ManagementCentralized Configuration and Administration Management

Logging and Archiving

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


SAP Packaged RFID Solution for SCM

SAP Enterprise Portal

SAP Auto-IDInfrastructure

SAP Event Management

SAP Web Application Server

SAP R/3SAP

RFID-Adapter

LegacyRFID-

Adapter

Business process content: Packing and unpacking, goods issue and receiving, track and trace

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SAP NetWeaver 2004 Mobile Architecture

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Web-based GUI

SAP NetWeaver Multichannel Access

LaptopHandheldPhones RFID

WebSAPConsole

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MobileWeb Dynpro

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SAP NW 2004 Mobile

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MI 2.5 (offline)

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WebSAPConsole Architecture – Overview

Presentation Server

CRM

SCM

PLM

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

RF Devices

ConnectionModule

SAP Systems

LogicalModule

WebSAPConsole

ConsoleDisplayerVT100

protocol

RF Access Point

SAPGUIprotocol

WebDisplayerHTTP

protocol


Conceptual Architecture

RF-Web front end (Windows NT/2000)

Component SAPConsole

Pocket PC Terminal

RFTerminal

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Telnet

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3rd PartyProvided by RF Vendor

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SAP NetWeaver Mobile – Technology Overview

Mobile Java ClientOptimized for handheld based disconnected applications with leanfunction set and small footprint, such as Mobile Asset Management.

Technology: SAP Mobile Infrastructure.

Mobile Browser ClientOptimized 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

Graphical terminals

Character terminals

Hand held

Vehicle mount


... and double byte enabled


SAP GUI Character terminalsSAPConsoleConversion

Pocket PCBrowser

SAPConsole: Single Transaction - Multiple Displays


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 supportsTruncate 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 supportsSuppression of SIP popup at scanning input.

Prevent Usage of other internet adresses.

Provide Access to other Hardware Resources.External Scanner.

Barcode Tools.

Mobile Printer.


Radio Frequency Applications – Historical View

mySAP.com 4.6BFirst release of RF (LMob) Transactions.

SAPConsole released as part of 4.6B GUI.

mySAP.com 4.6CMore standard transactions delivered to support HUM.

Enterprise + Extension 1.1Task 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 ReceiptUnloading Putaway

Unpacking Post Goods Receipt

Goods IssuePick Load

Pack Process goods issue

Internal Warehouse TransactionsChange queue Replenishment

Stock Inquiry Cycle Counting

Interleaving Cycle Counting


Screen Shot Samples

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Scan Delivery

Generate TO

Execute TOSource Data

Optional Screen

Destination Data

Post Goods Receipt


Other Screen Shot Samples

Change destination screen Transaction Details


RF Support starting in 4.6B/C – RF Monitor


Configuration for Mobile Data Entry


Menu Management – Mobil Data Entry

Menu Configuration

Result


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


Extended Warehouse Management (2.0)

Yard Management and Value Added Services use the same configuration model as TRM


General Information

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

For Telnet ConnectionWindows 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 VT-220) must be configured for each RF device.

For Web ConnectionThe 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



Message Screen Size

Currently in test:Use predefined

Templates for SAP Screens

Dependant on Telnet Provider



Pushbottonswith/without

Brackets

Auto tab to nextinput field

Using SAPConsolein batch mode withother middleware

Remap FunctionKeys



Language settingsof browser

Display direction of Web pages

Disable TransactionInput

Character Size

Dependant on Device Hardware

Provider



ReplaceHexadecimal (non

printable) Characters withprintable strings


Kraft Foods


Customer:

Warehouses:

SAPConsole:

RF users:

SKU’s

Picks per day

R/3 version

Eli Lilly2 Running SAP WM SAP Console and WebConsole20-30/per facilityVaries> 4,5004.6c

Eli Lilly


Jabil Circuits

Customer:

Warehouses:

SAPConsole:

RF users:

SKU’s

Picks per day

R/3 version

Jabil Circuit 7 Sites transacting against 18 individual warehouses Yes708 total PRD users Varies16,500 transactions/day4.6b


Demo

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 4.6Band have been improved and enhanced in subsequent releases to support new functionality

Customers today are successfully taking advantage of WebSAPConsole


Further Information

Public Web:www.sap.com

SAP Developer Network: www.sdn.sap.com Mobile Infrastructure

SAP Developer Network: www.sdn.sap.com Web Application Server Web Dynpro

SAP Customer Services Network: www.sap.com/services/

Related Workshops/Lectures at SAP TechEd 2004MCA101 Implementing SAP Solutions for Mobile Business: Lessons Learned

MCA102 Voice Enabled Warehouse PickingMCA151 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

Related SAP Education Training Opportunitieshttp://www.sap.com/education/


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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