SAP Label Printing: How 3 Companies Cut Errors, Cost, and Manual Work

SAP Label Printing: How 3 Companies Cut Errors, Cost, and Manual Work

BY: TRAVIS WAYNE / DATE: 26/02/2026 / TOPICS: AUTOMOBILE, PRODUCTION, DISPOSITIFS MÉDICAUX, ENTERPRISE LABEL MANAGEMENT, PRINT AUTOMATION

Manufacturers invest heavily in SAP to run efficient, data-driven operations. But labeling is often left disconnected from that investment. When label data is manually entered or managed outside of SAP, errors increase, upgrades become complex, and return on investment (ROI) suffers.

SAP label printing integration connects your ERP system directly to TEKLYNX labeling solutions, automating the flow of data into secure, approved label templates. The result? Faster printing, fewer errors, lower IT overhead, and a scalable labeling process built for future growth.

But first, let's break down what we mean by integrating SAP with label printing. 

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What is SAP label printing integration with TEKLYNX?

SAP label printing integration connects TEKLYNX labeling software directly to your SAP environment, allowing data to flow automatically into your label templates in real time. Instead of manually re-entering product information, batch numbers, shipping details, or compliance data into a separate system, TEKLYNX can get that information directly from SAP to generate label templates.

Together, they create a streamlined labeling process that reduces manual touchpoints and improves accuracy across locations.

Why SAP label printing is still a challenge for many manufacturers

Even with SAP in place, labeling often remains disconnected from ERP workflows. Without proper integration, inefficiencies and risks quickly multiply. Common challenges include:

• Manual data entry: Entering or re-entering SAP data into label design software increases the risk of entering incorrect information, leading to rework or production delays.
• Custom development: Some organizations rely on custom code to manage SAP label printing. Over time, this creates ongoing IT maintenance and can be difficult to manage.
• SAP upgrades break label workflows: Complex integration methods can disrupt label printing, causing unexpected upgrade costs, or redevelopment.
• Inconsistent labels across plants: Without centralized control connected to SAP data, label templates can become inconsistent between locations.
• Compliance risk: If label data is manually managed outside SAP, maintaining compliance becomes harder, which can result in failed audits, regulatory fines, or recalls.

The core issue isn't SAP itself; it's disparate systems. When labeling is disconnected from ERP workflows, errors increase, and upgrades become risky, so IT costs grow. To eliminate these pain points, manufacturers are moving towards automated SAP barcode label printing integration.

There are a few ways you can integrate TEKLYNX software with SAP

SAP integration with label design software

For LABELVIEW or CODESOFT:

1. Copy the SQL endpoint from SAP HANA
2. Open your labeling software
3. Create a new ODBC connection using the HANA ODBC connector
4. Paste the SQL endpoint into the host field. You will have to configure the settings as needed and test the connection to ensure it's working.
5. Then, create the database, select the SAP HANA OLE connection and the tables/fields that will be used, and add the data onto the label.

Watch the short video below on how to integrate CODESOFT with SAP HANA:

SAP integration with print automation software

For SENTINEL label print automation software, SAP simply adds a record to a database, generates a flat file, or sends a restful API request with the information needed to print. The label printing system then sees the right record or file and triggers the print job.

The approach matters when you connect TEKLYNX labeling solutions with SAP. This method simplifies IT maintenance and overhead, while ensuring that SAP upgrades can occur without disrupting any label printing operations.

The result is a scalable, cost-effective labeling environment that supports compliance, standardization, and future growth.

SAP label printing integration options

Not all SAP integrations are built the same. The integration model you choose directly impacts flexibility when upgrading, IT workload, and long-term costs.

Universal, low-code integration

A universal, low-code integration approach connects TEKLYNX software to SAP using flat files, APIs, or standardized connectors. Because this avoids heavy customization inside SAP, upgrades are faster and less disruptive.

Deep, custom integration

Deep integration approaches rely on significant development within SAP. While this may appear seamless at first, it often creates long-term complexity. Highly customized integrations can slow down upgrades with SAP, require validation testing, and increase IT maintenance. Over time, this leads to higher costs, longer implementation cycles, and workflows that will have to get rebuilt time and time again.

For companies looking to make no changes to their current SAP landscape, universal, low-code integration provides lower risk, greater flexibility, and stronger long-term scalability.

How 3 companies cut errors, cost, and manual work with TEKLYNX

Nemak integrates with SAP and increases labeling accuracy by 98%

Nemak, a global automotive supplier, struggled with disparate systems, limited security controls, and inconsistent validation between user roles. With multiple users accessing label templates and minimal oversight, their labeling process was vulnerable to costly errors and chargebacks.

Nemak was already using LABEL MATRIX, with SAP and Zebra printers, so they wanted to stay within the TEKLYNX ecosystem while moving to a more secure, enterprise-level solution. By implementing TEKLYNX CENTRAL,  and integrating it directly with SAP, they automated label printing and standardized their labeling environment across operations.

Results:

• A 98% improvement in labeling accuracy 
• Automated label printing directly from SAP, eliminating manual data entry
• Secure validation and approval workflows to prevent costly chargebacks
• Greater flexibility with label templates based on customer and business requirements

Read the full Nemak case study.

Owens Corning reduces development time by 75% by integrating with SAP

Owens Corning, operated 65 plants worldwide but relied on manual labeling processes that made it difficult to adopt new technologies like RFID and 2D barcodes.

To streamline operations, Owens Corning integrated SENTINEL label print automation with SAP to automate their label printing. Using a universal, low-code integration method, they avoided custom development and exported their label data from SAP in a flat file.

Results:

• 75% reduction in development time, resulting in an equal decrease in labor costs
• Automated barcode label printing directly from SAP with increased efficiency and reduced errors
• Ability to incorporate RFID and 2D barcode technologies
• Scalable solution to support new divisions and product lines

Read the full Owens Corning case study.

bioMérieux centralizes biotechnology labeling with SAP

bioMérieux, a multinational biotechnology company serving customers in over 160 countries, was managing barcode labeling systems across its operations. Their labeling environment made product updates inefficient, with no consistency, and increased the risk of manual errors, a serious concern in a highly regulated industry.

Operating under strict GS1 and Unique Device Identification (UDI) requirements, bioMérieux needed a centralized labeling solution that could eliminate manual steps, ensure consistent data input and integrate directly with SAP ECC.

By consolidating systems and implementing TEKLYNX CENTRAL, with SAP ECC labeling integration, bioMérieux was finally able to standardize and automate their labeling processes across the entire organization.

Results:

• Integration with current business system, SAP ECC
• Compliant and accurate GS1, UDI, and 21 CFR Part 11 labels 100% of the time
• Elimination of manual data entry and inconsistent processes
• Centralized control across global operations

Read the full bioMérieux case study.

Is SAP label printing integration right for you?

If your organization relies on SAP as its single source of truth, your labeling processes should be just as controlled, automated, and scalable as the rest of your ERP landscape. As the three companies above demonstrated, integrating label printing software with SAP eliminates manual data entry, reduces development costs, improves accuracy, and ensures compliance across operations.

Integrate label printing software with SAP if:

• You're manually typing or re-entering data from SAP into label templates
• Custom development is slowing down upgrades
• ERP upgrades create risk for your workflows
• You operate multiple locations and struggle with label standardization
• Compliance requirements such as GS1, UDI increase labeling complexity
• Label errors are causing rework, chargebacks, or audits 

A universal, low-code integration method allows TEKLYNX labeling solutions to automate label printing while keeping SAP stable, upgrade-friendly, and free from unnecessary customization.

If labeling feels disconnected from your SAP environment, it might be time to evaluate whether integration could lower IT overhead and improve operational efficiency across your organization. Talk with a TEKLYNX labeling expert to discuss how integrating label printing software with SAP can benefit your company.

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