POS Interface - Outbound 

Use

You use the POS interface - outbound to supply POS systems in stores with current data at regular intervals. The following types of data are transferred for this:

·        Master data (for example, article data and prices)

·        Movement data (for example, shipping notifications)

The SAP system formats the data in question in IDoc format for the POS interface – outbound, taking account of the current store assortment, and transfers these IDocs to the store systems using ALE technology. This is usually done in the evening and covers a specific past period (usually a few days).

Implementation Considerations

These functions are part of the business function Retail Enhancements (ISR_RETAILSYSTEM) that you usually activate with the Retail business function set.

Integration

You need this component if you used electronic POS systems in retailing, for example.

Features

·        The system determines which data has changed up to the current date and which data has changed during the configured runtime.

·        The system automatically distributes data at periodic intervals to the POS systems in the stores.

·        The system formats data specifically for individual stores, which means each store only receives data that is relevant to that store.

·        You can use several servers that simultaneously format data, which increases performance.

 

See also:

POS Converter

Assortment: Assortment List

CA: ALE – Application Link Enabling