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[Former Member]

Hi guys,

Are there anybody here who have implemented RFID with SAP and can explane a little about this proccess ?

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Guilherme ,

You can get a good example of RFID AND SAP implementation on sdn itself.

https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn?rid=/webcontent/uuid/110ff05d-0501-0010-a19d-958247c9f798 [original link is broken]

On this link check LINK Program:

Role of XI in RFID Implementation.It is a video.

THIS IS THE DIRECT LINK FOR THE VIDEO.

https://media.sdn.sap.com/SDNTV/main.asp?mediaId=114

I can share with you some documents on this if you can give you can give me your email-id.

Thanks & Regards

Pawan P. Khilari

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[Former Member]

hi,

Your query is too wide to be answered precisely

any way...

The product in SAP for Rfid is Auto-Id Infrastructure.. basically it's a sort of a higher level middleware for Rfid device(excluding the device controller).

Lets take this case, the landscape has Retailer(ERP) and WareHouse(ERP with Auto Id)..

if a retailer make an order, an Idoc is automatically generated & sent to Warehouse.

In warehouse ,this is forwarded to the Auto Id ,which then proceeds with activities like alloting TAG no. range , Packing , Outbound delivery. each and every process is completed with the tags of that pack read by corresponding Rfid Reader.

As soon as the goods are despatched the Rfid Reader in the Door detects this,the delivery is confirmed by sending an ASN (automatic shipping notice) to the Retailer(ERP).

Like wise, such simillar process could be automated...

regards,

arul.

[Former Member]

Hi Guilherme,

Could you please be more specific of what you require?

Anyhow to give you a picture of what RFID is?

1.What is it's purpose! Where it will be used mainly.

a)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.

b)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 (also possible without line of sight)

• 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

2.Future prospects

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.

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’s 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

And also you can go through these also.

Here is a link which will give you information on the basics of RFID

http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/R/RFID.html

SAP Console –Framework which enables users to execute R/3 transactions from Character based device including RF devices.

SAP Console consists of following three main components

1. SAP Console – Software / Interface component

2. SAP Console Administrator – Defining properties of SAP console

3. SAP Console I/O Engine – I/O engine through which SAP console and User interact

Installation of SAP Console is a part of SAP GUI installation

Telnet server installation on the same machine in which SAP console is installed.

Standard Telnet server are

1.Slnet From Seattle Labs

2.GS_Tnet from Georgia Soft works

But any Telnet Sever application can be used which supports VT220 emulation.

Telnet Client is the Interface which is used to execute transactions. Ex. – RF device

Here are some more useful links

SAP Library (Online-Help) for SAP AII 4.0

http://help.sap.com -> Documentation -> mySAP Business Suite -> mySAP Supply Chain Management -> SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure -> SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure 4.0

Master Guide and Upgrade Master Guide for SAP AII 4.0

http://service.sap.com/instguides -> SAP Components -> RFID-Enabled Supply Chain Execution -> Using SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure 4.0

Business Scenario Descriptions and Configuration Guides

http://service.sap.com/scm -> RFID -> Detailed Information

Also check the blogs here:

Thanks & Regards,

Joseph.