How to develop a 2D barcode using 'Data Matrix' in SMARTFORMS ? Any suggestions guys ?

[Former Member]

Hello Guys,

Is there a way to create 2D barcodes in Smartforms using DATA MATRIX....apart from PDF 417 ??

[uwe_jger]

Hi Kuchu,

it is not possible to create a DATA MATRIX barcode directly in SAP. Only the 2D barcode PDF417 is supported. There exist some partner programs or dll which will enalble the printing of DATA MATRIX barcode. Please see OSS notes:

Note 1557674 describes the different possibilities for printing

barcodes in SAP:

# 1557674 - Overview of bar code printing from SAP

Official answer from SAP:

However, if you want to print a data matrix barcode, method 1 and 2

are the only ones which can be used. So either you must have a printer

where a barcode module is installed which contains the data matrix

barcode, or you need a barcode.dll which contains the barcode.

In addition there exist some abap coded solutions.

Best regards

Uwe

[Former Member]

You can generate Data Matrix with the help of a Barcode DLL

Preconditions:

You need to use a SAPWIN based device type (SWIN, SWINCF...) in SPAD.

You need to extend your SAPgui or SAPsprint with a Barcode DLL (e.g. TEC-IT TBarCode/SAPwin).

You need to add a new system bar code (e.g. ZDATMAT1) to your SAP system (SE73).

You need to add a new printer bar code for ZDATMAT1 to your device type (SE73).

Barcodes are embedded as usual via character formats / styles into your SmartForm.

More information:

25344   - Interface SAPSprint (SAPFprint) barcode DLL

Barcode DLL for SAP ERP, R/3, mySAP, SAPsprint, SAPGUI, WWI, SAPlpd

FAQ TBarCode/SAPwin: Barcode DLL for SAPsprint, SAPgui, SAP Barcode Printing