QM-IDI : LIMS / SAP Enterprise Integration Session Code: [3906] Neil Millar Thermo Electron Corporation Neil.millar@thermo.com

Topics Covered QM-IDI Interfacing to QM LIMS How LIMS utilises/extends QM functionality ‘Real World’ Example

Aims of the Presentation To provide three key learning points: Flexible automation from QM & QM-IDI tools Flexibility offered by LIMS & QM configuration to enhance SAP System Flexibility of LIMS offers lower cost of ownership

Background Information SAP Provide the Quality management Module QM-IDI utilizes the SAP connectivity tools LIMS utilizes QM-IDI LIMS/QM-IDI provides the overall solution LIMS enables laboratory specific tasks to be achieved LIMS enhances the functionality of the QM module

What is QM-IDI? Documented Interface, with clearly defined inputs and outputs. Connection via RFC Calls to SAP. Certified interface Mechanism

Interfacing to QM SE16

How we actually Interface to QM QAILS

What is a LIMS? QM - IDI LIMS

Role of LIMS within an ERP

QM & LIMS Relationship Collect samples Complex inspections sent to lab. via QM-IDI Simple inspections on the spot LIMS processes request Result entry etc. in QM LIMS manages the inspections

How QM works with LIMS

How We Actually use QM and LIMS Management of Samples Result Entry Laboratory Management

ERP Request Flow

LIMS Request Selection QM-IDI START Worklist Issue Query Selection Criteria Wait.... Subset LIMS Process Request Reschedule Query Process Header

Processing the Downloaded QM Data Header Job Template Job Header Sample Template Sample

LIMS Interface (SM-IDI) Sending Results to QM Result Authorization Resend Results Test Authorization Result Triggers Test Triggers Result Pipe One result at a time All results for a test LIMS Interface (SM-IDI)

Continuous Production Request Time or Quantity produced Job Header Samples Samples Samples

Table Driven SAP Objects

Table Driven SAP Objects

Configurable Interface User Driven Mapping Configurable Interface

Customization ABAP Extensions Both systems may be embellished LIMS requires ZERO customization Extend QM Functionality…..

Putting QM & LIMS into Practice ‘Real World’ Example Pharmaceutical Company Customer Using SAP QM Module Customer using Laboratories Customer QM specific Requirements

Customer Background Charting of test results Reporting numbers of samples Only upload finished product

Basic Customer Requirements Inspection Lot Creation within QM Samples to be Created Within LIMS Inspection Points to be Created Within LIMS All Results Uploaded to QM

Factors to Consider LIMS System Considered a ‘MUST’ Sample Creation within LIMS Inspection Point Creation within LIMS Large Quantities of Data

Implemented Solution Inspection Lot Creation in QM Samples Created Within LIMS Inspection Points Created within LIMS All Results Uploaded to QM

User Prompts Prompt Routine

Implemented Solution Inspection Lot creation in QM Samples Created Within LIMS Inspection Points Created within LIMS All Results Uploaded to QM

Enhancements to QM Enhancement to the Logical QM /LIMS system New Inspection Point LIMS QM Module Returned Inspection Point Completed Inspection Point

Enhancements to QM Enhancement to the Logical QM /LIMS system LIMS QM Module Completed Inspection Point

QM Extended Functionality!! How was the functionality of QM extended/utilized? Management of an Incorrect Inspection Plan Management of an Incorrect Inspection Lot

Summary QM-IDI Interface Interfacing to QM LIMS - Laboratory Information Management Systems Table Driven SAP Objects! LIMS & QM Provide Extensive Customization LIMS & QM Provide Extensive Flexibility

Thank you for attending! Please remember to complete and return your evaluation form following this session. Session Code: [3906] Neil Millar Thermo Electron Corporation neil.millar@thermo.com