Printing Barcodes for FREE with SAP

Now introducing the Barcode Writer in Pure Postscript (BWIPP) on the SAP server side

Version 3

Using the BWIPP script on the SAP Server Side

This version merges the BWIPP on the SAP server side. Therefore there is no need to configure PDF software or use scripts to introduce the BWIPP to generate barcodes.

By using standard SAP configuration the BWIPP can be merged into the SAP output stream on the server side. Therefore reducing any configuration on the client side.

Also as the solution is purely postscript based ANY postscript 2 compatible printer can be used for a barcode solution. See my earlier post in regards to printing postscript on HP printers. 

Steps involved.

1) Download this zip file which contains.

ZBWIPP_M.PRI This is the SAP device type which contains the BWIPP configuration
Dbwipp This file is the Barcode Writer in Pure Postscript
ZBWIPP_PRINT.txt This is the ABAP code which produces 26 barcodes on one page

The test page looks like this.

2) SET the profile parameter 'rspo/devinit/datafile' to

rspo/devinit/datafile =
     /usr/sap/$(SAPSYSTEMNAME)/$(INSTANCE_NAME)/data/D++++++++

Note: Please pay attention to the number of "+" after the letter "D".
*Its important the the parameter is set exactly as above

3) Copy the Dbwipp file to the following directory on the SAP server
/usr/sap/$(SAPSYSTEMNAME)/$(INSTANCE_NAME)/data

*the parameter and Dbwipp file need to be set/copied to all application servers used for printing.

4) RESTART the application server

5) Follow this original post in regards to a standalone QRcode solution but CHANGE the following steps.

Import device type = ZBWIPP_M.PRI
Use ABAP code = ZBWIPP_PRINT.txt


*the output device qrcodes and cutepdf setup can be used as stated in the blog post. (They can be renamed as required)

Run the report ZBWIPP_PRINT for the demo ABAP code.

Here is a video covering barcodes in SAP Smart Forms with the BWIPP.

Previous Versions
Version 1

SAP: 26 different barcodes on a page with 1 ABAP report for FREE

This version relied on merging the the Barcode Writer in Pure Postscript (BWIPP) being with the SAP output on the desktop by using scripts.

Version 2

More Barcodes with Barcode Writer in Pure Postscript

This version relied on merging the the Barcode Writer in Pure Postscript (BWIPP)  with the SAP output on the desktop by using PDF software configuration.