SAP & RFID

Hi Guys,
What is RFID & how is it connected to SAP?
Thx

RFID means Radio Frequency Identification.
For example the old method of barcodes scanning require you to see the barcodes and see the actual product you are scanning.
This method of barcodes scanning is used by many industries viz. freight, airline etc. What they do is that they tag your item with a barcodes. So it means that if they can't see the barcodes, they can't see your product.
Using a radio frequency tagging method, they can track your item without having to see it or know where it is. No more lost items or baggage!
SAP provides pre-configured software as a solution for RFID that enable real-world awareness through sensing and responding to the presence and movement of objects in real time.
For more information go to link
http://www.sap.com/solutions/rfid/businessprocesses/index.epx

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SAP RFID FAQ

Hi Guys,
I have thought to have an RFID FAQ's Thread. So that we can add any FAQ's which you want to know or if you know a question and answer which other's might not be knowing to this Thread and keep this thread going.
So that we all can learn together and teach other's. We will set this thread as an example to other groups.
1) What is the difference between Logical and Actual Screen in RF terminology?
Ans: If you go to the SPRO>Logistics Execution>Mobile Data Entry-->Define Screen Management. Here you have two screens one is Logical Screen and another actual Screen and a program associated to this.
Here the Logical Screens are used within the program and Actual screens are the screens which are visible to the User. The Link between Logical and actual screen is present in the table T3130C. Program recognises logical screens.
Now suppose say certain functionality/create new transaction code for RF Device is not there in SAP and you want to Include/Create your own code in any of the User-Exits. Then you have to rename the actual screen to 9***. So that the system recognises the change in the screen and related User-Exit is executed.
Keep adding question's to this Thread and answers can be answered by you if you are aware or let other's answer.
Thanks & Regards,
Joseph Reddy.
"Team Work means more WE than less ME"

Wonderful. Let's discuss how best to do this. We can use the prototype that Michal K. has created with his XI FAQ blog. <a href="/people/michal.krawczyk2/blog/2005/06/28/xipi-faq-frequently-asked-questions FAQ</a>
or look at Naveen P. <a href="/people/sap.user72/blog/2005/11/22/xi-faqs-provided-by-sap-updated notes</a>
Would you like to create a blog of this nature and I can keep the link in a sticky thread in this forum?
We can then have the community help with "maintenance".
Thanks for your willingness with this initiative.
Marilyn

SRF010 -SAP RFID-enabled Supply Chain Execution

Hello,
Does anyone has this course material??
Can you please send it to me, I am preparing for WM/LE certification and collecting the documents.?
It would be really helpful !!!
Thanks in advance.

I am not sure if there is a different between local courses provided. But if E-Learning course is included, there should an email on login user and password sent to you which valids for a period of time. Perhaps you can check with the Partner training center or your local SAP Education Department for more details.

RFID - SAP AII

Hi all,
Need some infomation on SAP AII and also how to relate RFID with SAP AII and also SAP Data base,
How the data will be filtered in SAP AII?
If anyone knows regarding this let me know
Thanks,
-Teena.

Hi Teena,
SAP RFID Solution Package
The SAP RFID solution package provides a complete auto-ID middleware solution connecting RFID data directly from auto-ID data capture sources, such as RFID readers and device controllers, and integrates the data directly into enterprise applications . It converts raw RFID data into business process information by making the associations from key business rules, master data, and transactions to raw RFID data .
SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure
Auto-ID Infrastructure is compatible with SAP R/3 4.6C or greater, and it also has adapters for SAP Warehouse Management, SAP Business Information Warehouse, SAP Supply Chain Event Management, SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization, and all SAP NetWeaver components.
Auto-ID Infrastructure is designed to synchronize EPC and RFID information into your ERP systems by providing a complete, multidimensional data model of RFID-enabled assets, including:
1.EPC number
2.Asset location
3.Status
4.Last RFID read point
5.Handling unit number
6.Packing hierarchy association (such as item, item-to-case, or case-to-pallet)
It then maps this data to your SAP R/3 system via association to handling units (HUs). Handling unit headers include a standards-based HU number, weight, volume, and dimensions. HU content includes material number, quantity, unit of measure, batch number, plant number and location, and stock category (such as consignment), as well as serial number and inspection lot data.
These HUs are then associated with EPC numbers and are integrated into the appropriate transaction for processes such as production orders, transfer orders, sales orders, delivery (ASNs) and receipt, shipment, picking and packing, and inventory move and packing operations.
Because it is built on SAP Web Application Server, Auto-ID Infrastructure supports multiple communication interfaces (HTTP, SOAP, WSDL, SOCKET/ TCPIP), as well as mobile interfaces to PocketPC 2003 and Mobile Linux (Sharp).
It runs on Windows (XP, 2000, NT), Unix, and Linux, and supports Oracle, SAP DB, DB2, and Microsoft SQL Server.This should answer your query.
Thanks & Regards,
Pawan P.Khilari
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RFID... SAP

Hi,
Can any one briefly explain me what is RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)?
What it does?
Can I use SAP RFID to Track and Trace the delivery vechile?
or
By Introducing this RFID, which functionality of SAP can be replaced or enhanced?
Laxmanan

dear lakshman,
RFID is a technology using all over
RFID (radio frequency identification) is a technology that incorporates the use of electromagnetic or electrostatic coupling in the radio frequency (RF) portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to uniquely identify an object, animal, or person. RFID is coming into increasing use in industry as an alternative to the bar code. The advantage of RFID is that it does not require direct contact or line-of-sight scanning. An RFID system consists of three components: an antenna and transceiver (often combined into one reader) and a transponder (the tag). The antenna uses radio frequency waves to transmit a signal that activates the transponder. When activated, the tag transmits data back to the antenna. The data is used to notify a programmable logic controller that an action should occur. The action could be as simple as raising an access gate or as complicated as interfacing with a database to carry out a monetary transaction. Low-frequency RFID systems (30 KHz to 500 KHz) have short transmission ranges (generally less than six feet). High-frequency RFID systems (850 MHz to 950 MHz and 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz) offer longer transmission ranges (more than 90 feet). In general, the higher the frequency, the more expensive the system.
RFID is sometimes called dedicated short range communication (DSRC).
Ex: in Life style etc.. before belling they are removing one tag, u might have observed, which will call as RFID tag, which will be useful for security and data saving purpose
rewards if it helps
siva

Help-study material for rfid and sap integration required

please any body can help me to get study material for sap-RFID integration

Here's some additonal ideas from SAP Education:
Education website http://www50.sap.com/useducation. Although the education website url will not direct the person to any specific courses if you type in 'RFID' and then press enter; seven courses that include RFID are listed and offered through SAP education.
The RKT website(Rampup Knowledge Transfer on Service Marketplace) https://websmp202.sap-ag.de/rkt-rfid will direct a person to RFID specific course material.
The http://www.sap.com/rfid website is another good site for RFID information but does not list education courses. A person will find whitepapers and introductory information there.
cheers,
Marilyn

Reg Advice for SAP with RFID..

Hello Friends,
I am totaly new for RFID concept. now i want to do some project in SAP with RFID. so can u give me some guidance for SAP with RFID and how to go further for that. i mean what is the way for go further in SAP.. and plz tell me some good links wher i can find some material for RFID and its use with SAP.
Thanks in Advance.
Marmik

Hi marmik,
I am compiling some of my previous replies to
queries on similar lines probably would help you....
1.RFID-What is it's purpose!
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a
state-of-the-art technology for extensive
identification of every type of object.
It enables rapid and automatic data acquisition
via radio waves.At its most basic level, Radio Frequency Identification ( RFID ) is a wireless
link to uniquely identify objects or people.
RFID is a means of capturing data about an object without using a human to read the data.
The object of any RFID system is to carry data in suitable transponders, generally known as tags,
and to retrieve data, by machine-readable means,
at a suitable time and place to satisfy particular application needs. Data within a tag may provide identification for an item in manufacture,
goods in transit, a location, the identity of a
vehicle, an animal or individual.
Where it will be used mainly.
RFID is becoming more popular in applications
where other identification technologies, such as barcodes, are no longer sufficient
(e.g. logistics, material management,
industrial automation, services etc.).
POSSIBLE COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS OF THIS SYSTEM
Electronic Article Surveillance(EAS)
logistics
Asset Management
Waste Management
Yard Management
Fare Collection
Animal Identification
Luggage Tracking in Airports
Industrial laundries
Fugitive Emission Detection
Totes/Conveyor
Vehicle Identification
Automotive Anti-theft
Employee Identification
The list continues.It can be used in man
Advantages of RFID:
Contactless identification
Reads through many materials like cardboard,
wood etc.
Unlimited reading and writing of the memory
Identification takes less than a second
Simultaneous reading of various transponders
Resistant to harsh environmental conditions,
such as extreme temperature, humidity etc.
Shape and size of the transponders can be
adapted as desired
Transponders can be completely integrated
into a product
High security due to copy and password
protection or encrypted data communication
RFID Adoption (RFID Now)AND Growth Prospects
RFID DEVICES are beginning to replace
magnetic-stripe security cards for unlocking
doors and granting access to secured areas
especially at facilities with special security
needs, such as military installations.
The most visible use of RFID, though, is
probably the automatic toll payment systems
that rely on readers at toll plazas to scan
tags attached to the windshields of passing
cars. The reader records the tags ID and then
deducts money from a prepaid account.
These systems are designed to allow cars to
zip through toll plazas ideally without stopping
or even slowing down very much .Known as
E- ZPass in New York, New Jersey, Delaware and
other states, as FasTrak in California, and by
different names elsewhere, RFID-based automatic
toll systems have been operating for several years.
RFID Growth Prospects(RFID FUTURE)
Why the RFID market is set to expand rapidly
1.Auto-ID Center at MIT produced standards: EPC,
Air-protocol, Savant, ONS.
2.Cost of tags is dropping rapidly
3.The coming RFID tsunami is real and it has
two mega-sized supply buyers written all over it:
Wal-Mart and the DoD.
Walmart, the worlds largest retailer, and the
US Dept of Defense (DOD), are two powerful
entities that have launched initiatives to
implement RFID in their logistics operations,
motivated by their needs to cut costs and
streamline their supply chain in their
organizations.Wal-Mart has mandated that
its top 100 suppliers adopt RFID for palettes
and cases by January 2005.
4.In the coming years, Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID) could have a major
impact on any enterprise involved in the
production, movement, or sale of physical
goods. RFID's unique attributes will enable
new applications and radical changes to business practices. RFID technology is a powerful
Auto ID solution that can significantly
increase efficiency and productivity.
Implementing an RFID solution requires a
thorough understanding of the capabilities and limitations of this emerging technology.
So the future is absolutely very bright
SAP RFID Solution Package
The SAP RFID solution package provides a
complete auto-ID middleware solution connecting
RFID data directly from auto-ID data capture
sources, such as RFID readers and device
controllers, and integrates the data directly
into enterprise applications . It converts
raw RFID data into business process
information by making the associations from
key business rules, master data, and transactions
to raw RFID data .
SAP-RFID
SAPs RFID solution is packaged as a standalone
solution package built on top of SAP Web
Application Server 6.40, and consists of:
SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure
SAP Event Management
SAP Enterprise Portal
Backend ERP adapters to SAP R/3 4.6C
and greater
SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure
Auto-ID Infrastructure is compatible with
SAP R/3 4.6C or greater, and it also has
adapters for SAP Warehouse Management, SAP
Business Information Warehouse, SAP Supply
Chain Event Management, SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization, and all SAP NetWeaver components.
Auto-ID Infrastructure is designed to synchronize
EPC and RFID information into your ERP systems by providing a complete, multidimensional data model
of RFID-enabled assets, including:
1.EPC number
2.Asset location
3.Status
4.Last RFID read point
5.Handling unit number
6.Packing hierarchy association
(such as item, item-to-case, or case-to-pallet)
It then maps this data to your SAP R/3 system
via association to handling units (HUs). Handling
unit headers include a standards-based HU number, weight, volume, and dimensions. HU content
includes material number, quantity, unit of
measure, batch number, plant number and location,
and stock category (such as consignment), as well
as serial number and inspection lot data.
These HUs are then associated with EPC numbers
and are integrated into the appropriate transaction
for processes such as production orders, transfer orders, sales orders, delivery (ASNs) and receipt, shipment, picking and packing, and inventory move
and packing operations.
Because it is built on SAP Web
Application Server,
Auto-ID Infrastructure supports multiple
communication interfaces (HTTP, SOAP, WSDL,
SOCKET/ TCPIP), as well as mobile interfaces
to PocketPC 2003 and Mobile Linux (Sharp).
It runs on Windows (XP, 2000, NT), Unix, and
Linux, and supports Oracle, SAP DB, DB2,
and Microsoft SQL Server
Now if you want to have some more technical
information on RFID ,u can refer the below
mentioned sites
1.     www.aimglobal.org
2.     www.rfidjournal.com
3.     www.rfid-handbook.com
4.     www.sciam.com
5.     www.tagss.com
6.     www.dynasis.com
7.     www.copytag.com
8.     www.ean-int.org.
And if you want to know more about SAP-RFID
you will get lot of information on SDN
as also rightly mentioned by ARUL.
1.http://service.sap.com/scm
2.http://help.sap.com/autoid20/helpdata/en/2d/4ac13f2ad10228e10000000a114084/frameset.htm-this
a help for SAP AII.
Regards,
Pawan P. Khilari
Message was edited by: Pawan Khilari
Message was edited by: Pawan Khilari

Online Meet-up 6. How does RFID infrastructure figure as a part of ESA ?

ESA is a technology similar to RFID as a technology.
For Ex: If a company does not have an SAP system at this moment. We have to work with their legacy system. Then we need to use the ESA. With the ESA, it will be easier to work with any system.ESA is used to support to enable RFID solutions.
Reference : TechEd '05 Vienna
SAP RFID Technology
¢ George Yu, SAP

Thanks Srigandhini,
Others are also welcome to add their comments about RFID in an enterprise services architecture.
More info about ESA can be found <a href="https://www.sdn.sap.comhttp://www.sdn.sap.comhttp://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/developerareas/esa">on the ESA homepage</a>.

RFID DOC and Links.

Hi Everyone,
I wanna learn RFID, `m very new to this topic(technology) , can any one suggest me some links and doc related to RFID and how to implement in sap with examples?
Thanks & Regards,
Anil

Hello Anil,
Go through the following websites:
http://www.rfidjournal.com/
http://help.sap.com --> SAP Business Suite --> SAP Auto ID Infrastructure.
http://www.discoverrfid.org/
All the websites of the following groups will be very useful.
EPCGlobal
Auto ID Labs - http://www.autoidlabs.org/single-view/dir/article/1/296/page.html
GS1
Plus, very important: There is a project called BRIDGE undertaken by European Union. Here you will find a host of documents
http://www.bridge-project.eu/index.php/mainpage/en/
There is one free software download also which will help you understand implmentation of RFID in supply chain, thereby boasting your prepartion for understanding of SAP Auto ID Infrastructure.
In SAP, RFID is implemented with different landscapes. Most common landscape is:
SAP AII on Netweaver integrated with SAP EM. Please let me know if you require more info on this
Regards,
Yogesh Bhatia.

How to run RFID on Standard xMAM3.0

Hi All,
We are doing enhancements to the standard xMAM3.0 Application. We have to do enhancements to standard RFID functionality. I have downloaded the standard xMAM3.0 from service market place and uploaded to webconsole and then assigned MI Client.
     I could see Partner Management, Order Management, Notification Management etc., but RFID links was not there. I have checked the code in mam_home.jsp, and this link can be display on the home page if RFID is in active position.
    Can any body please tell me, how to activate this RFID to get it run. Do we need to activate this from backend side.
    I just want to run the RFID which is there in standard MAM.
   I have the PDA of
   provider                 -
         ecomp,
   operating system   ---           Windows Mobile CE 5.0,
   processor              -
          ARM
   MI                        ---             MI2.5 SP17
   Regards,
   babu.

The usage of MAM RFID scenarios requires mobile devices that support RFID. Currently the devices of psion(netpad with atleast 128 MB RAM) are supported for the use of MAM with RFID. Psion drivers that support the SAP RFID component are available for download at : http://www.psionteklogix.com (Refer note 848799).
For using MAM with RFID you have to deploy some Addon's on the mobile Device:
1. RFiD device .dll driver,(delivered by the hardware provider)
2. RFID device .jar files(delivered by the hardware provider)
3. SAP RFID MRI (on the MAM installation cd) - SAP Mobile Interface software is required to be installed on the hardware RFID-reader device. Details to deploy the required SAP MRI software are given in note 791037

Configuration of material master idoc interface to RFID

Hi,
We are planning to have SAP RFID. Once operational, do we need to send SAP Material Master field data to RFID? For ex; when the description of a material is changed, do we need to send this new information to RFID system through Idoc (or some other way)?
Regards

Yes. This is available in SAP AII which is configurable. Material Idoc is the best way. Activate change pointers generally (Customizing for Logistics - General -> Supply Chain Planning Interfaces (SCPI) -> Auto-ID Backend Integration --> IDoc Processing --> Material Master Data IDocs -> Activate Change Pointers Generally).
Hope this helps.
Thanks,
Naveen

Help needed to understand business process irrespective of SAP

Hello all,
I am an engineer with specialization in electronics and telecommunication. The topic of RFID is thus fascinating for me hence,I have been reading SAP AII for some time now. The components of RFID like tags, readers and communication between them is known to me upto some extend but the business process that SAP AII supports/ implements/ automates are new to me because of which I miss the big picture of SAP AII.
The material I have been reading on SAP AII describes many such process e.g. goods issue, goods return, slap and Ship, logistic process etc. I find it difficult to comprehend these business processes as I think they are described mainly in jargons/ terms (jargon for me) like "delivery processing", "delivery document", "Shipping document", "handling unit", "outbound and inbound process", "goods posting" and numerous similar terms. Moreover I think the explanation is SAP specific.
I feel I should take a top down approach to understand SAP AII and for this I first need to understand the business process in generic/ standard terms. Once they are clear I guess I would be able to understand SAP RFID solution.
I request you all to guide me. Am I taking the right approach? If yes please help me understand the basic business process. Pointers to some good douments or any other resource explaining standard business process will definately help.
Thank You

Hi Gaurav,
You are very correct that being a technical person you find difficulty in understanding jargon terms of SAP.
Let me explain you the scenario:
There are two sides to SAP
1) Functional - Understanding of Business Processes
Here there are two parts:
a) Business Process With Respect To SAP AII - These processes generally deals with RFID technology that happens in warehouses, disribution centers and are close to technological world. These deal only with SAP AII
b) Business Process With Respect To SAP R/3 - These processes deals with SAP AII when integrated with backend systems like SAP R/3, SAP WM or other systems. These talk about the end to end scenario of RFID. Like you pointed out, delivery processing, etc.
Understanding of Core that is part a above and a bit basics about b will be very helpful.
2) Technical - Understanding SAP AII
Here also two parts are there:
a) Understanding RFID as a technology with SAP AII - Deals with understaning technological viewpoints on RFID and mapping it to SAP AII. Example Devices, Tags, Device Controllers, Middlewares and their representation in SAP AII.
Most important is above part
b) Understanding Technological part of SAP itself - For example, ABAP, BAPI, BADI etc.
So this is how it works. You are going very correct and follow above things.
Please revert if you have any specific questions.
Thnks

Certified RFID hardware?

Hi everybody,
I am configuring the RFID flexible delivery scenario ant I want to implement the RFID reader now.
Are there any proofed devices from SAP side? Or can I use just the reader I want to.
We try to code an own device management interface and therefore I would like to know if there is a list of RFID readers that are supported by SAP. I only found a list of device controller partners.

Basically the RFID data from the tag reach AII through a Reader.
Once the tag data was read and interpreted by AII it can be communicated to arious other SCM products such as EM and backend ERP through XI.
Details about RFID with AII and XI.
/people/michal.krawczyk2/blog/2006/09/19/aii-material-movements-to-erp-r3-via-the-xipi
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/90804204-0901-0010-9083-f41c1519076c
How to move to SAP RFID ?

List of RFID Readers supported by AII

Hi All
How can i get a list of RFID readers supported by AII 2.1.
Does AII support 2T Reader .
Mitesh

Hi Mitesh,
if you intend to implement AII you need to work with one of SAPs device controller partners. Device Controllers are used to enable the communication between devices and the AII system. Usually, those partners provide additional consulting about readers and tags. Further details about SAPs RFID Partner Strategy and Eco System can be found on the SAPs Service Market Place under alias/extension /rkt-rfid. Here are some contact details:
SAP RFID Partner Coordination:
Dave Marzouk, [email protected], 949-887-5753
System Integration Partner:
SAP GPSO:
Dave Marzouk, [email protected], 949-887-5753
Accenture:
Marco Ziegler, [email protected], 312-693-5315
Ciber:
Guy Murphy, [email protected], 480-223-2428
R4:
Jose Morales, [email protected], 415-999-2275
Catalyst:
Michael Godshall, [email protected], 215-796-2346
Infosys: Sateesh Seetharamiah, [email protected], 407 506 5073
Device Management & Infrastructure Deployment Partners:
Peak:
Tom Barber, [email protected], 847-530-9500
Acsis:
Russell Patrowicz, [email protected], 609- 502-4063
ConnecTerra:
David Douglas, [email protected], 617-306-2339
Sun:
Julie Sarbacker, [email protected], 613-298-8047
OAT:
Laxmiprasad Putta, [email protected], 617-335-0693
GlobeRanger:
John Koenigs, [email protected], 469- 330-5503
AT&T:
Raymond Jatres, [email protected], 610-518-5429
Reva:
Mike Miskovsky, [email protected], 617-797-1430
Guardian Mobility:
Jean Carr, [email protected], 613-225-8885 x359
Microsoft:
Celestine Vettical, [email protected], 832-252-4364
Any other partner:
Dave Marzouk, [email protected], 949-887-5753
Hope this info helps,
Markus

:) Weblogs related to RFID

This thread is dedicated to referencing the published and new RFID weblogs. Do not append any comments to this thread please! Only if you have written a weblog about RFID and released it, you may append a small description with the link here.
For everyone else interested in tracking RFID weblogs, press the "Watch this Topic" option at the start of the thread. Next click "Watch Options", check "Email Updates", and "Update Watches". Then, whenever a new append is made to this thread, SDN will send an email to all watchers. This is effectively a very simple "heads up" on new (RFID) related weblogs.
WARNING: Do NOT append anything else on this thread, as any new append will trigger a flood of emails to all the people on the watch list!

Here we go with the very first blog:
Commissioning RFID Tags from SAP, Part I of III
/people/john.carlson2/blog/2005/07/12/commissioning-rfid-tags-from-sap-part-i-of-iii
A pioneer in SAP RFID, John Carlson, has jumped in, lit the way and invited others to share, communicate, and give feedback with his welcomed and welcoming blog.
I echo Michal, in that it is fabulous to have experienced RFIDers willing to give others opportunities to learn and also teach. Thanks, John.
Marilyn

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