SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe

Core Concepts

Definition

A tool integrated within SAP systems that allows users to create and use interactive and printable forms using Adobe technology.

Detailed Description

SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe is a technology that integrates Adobe's form design and rendering capabilities within SAP systems. It enables the creation of interactive and printable forms in PDF format, allowing organizations to streamline data capture and document processing. Users can fill out forms offline, and the data can be automatically extracted and integrated into SAP applications, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors.

Key Features

Data binding between forms and SAP systems
Design of interactive and printable forms
Integration with SAP NetWeaver
Support for digital signatures
Support for offline form filling
Use of Adobe''''s PDF technology

Common Modules

SAP Customer Relationship Management

Module where interactive forms can be utilized for customer-facing forms and data capture.

SAP ERP Human Capital Management

Module where interactive forms can be used for employee data collection and HR processes.

SAP NetWeaver

An application server and integration platform that allows for the development and integration of SAP and non-SAP applications.

Examples

ABAP Code to Call an Interactive Form

Sample code illustrating how to call an interactive form from an ABAP program.

CALL FUNCTION 'FP_JOB_OPEN'.
CALL FUNCTION 'FP_FUNCTION_MODULE_NAME' EXPORTING i_name = 'FORM_NAME' IMPORTING e_funcname = fm_name.
CALL FUNCTION fm_name EXPORTING /1BCDWB/DOCPARAMS = docparams IMPORTING /1BCDWB/FORMOUTPUT = formoutput.
CALL FUNCTION 'FP_JOB_CLOSE'.

Popular Implementations

Customer Order Forms

Implementing interactive PDF order forms for customers to fill out offline and submit, with data integrated into SAP CRM.

Employee Onboarding Process

Using interactive forms to capture new employee information, which is then integrated into the SAP HCM module.