Definition: What is SAP ITSmobile?
With ITSmobile, you can develop browser-based SAP applications for mobile devices. ITSmobile uses ITS template technology for this: an HTML template is created for each screen (screen) of the application for visualization in the browser. Dynamic content can be linked to the templates using business HTML.
There are many possible applications in the mobile sector. The focus is on mobile devices such as barcode scanners, readers or other handheld devices. Accordingly, the relevance in intralogistics is particularly high. ITSmobile enables barcode and barcode scanning, voice picking, OCR recognition and RFID technology, among other things.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of ITSmobile?
The key benefits include:
- Integrated solution: ITSmobile is seamlessly integrated into the SAP infrastructure. You can develop and test the solution entirely in ABAP.
- Interfaces: The solution offers a variety of interfaces that you can customize or expand as required.
- Compatibility: Thanks to compatibility with various browsers, you can use the applications on almost any mobile device.
- Customizable templates: You can tailor the templates to your individual needs.
- Flexibility: Your company’s employees can perform tasks from any location, which increases flexibility and productivity.
- Cost efficiency: The solution offers your company a cost-effective alternative to the generally expensive software from external manufacturers.
The disadvantages include:
- No responsive design: Unfortunately, the ITSMobile interface technology does not have the option of a responsive design, which means that the resolution of the screens does not automatically adapt to the respective hardware resolution.
- Restricted file management: No files (documents, technical drawings, photos) can be downloaded or uploaded within ITSmobile.
SAP Fiori is recommended for these two use cases.
In conclusion
ITSmobile enables the use of screen-based applications on mobile devices, making it easier to work flexibly from anywhere. As the solution is part of the SAP standard, it can be implemented quickly and cost-effectively. This allows you to adapt efficiently and easily to the requirements of an increasingly mobile working environment.