Smart Forms
Core ConceptsDefinition
Smart Forms is a tool in SAP for creating and maintaining forms for mass printing in SAP Systems.
Detailed Description
SAP Smart Forms is an easy-to-use graphical tool that helps users design forms for mass printing. Introduced as an improved alternative to SAPscript, Smart Forms provide an intuitive interface for generating documents such as invoices, purchase orders, and delivery notes. This tool allows for a dynamic generation of templates that assists in the maintenance of branding and compliance in printed materials without requiring extensive programming experience.
Key Features
- Graphical design tool
- Integrated support for barcodes and graphics
- Logic for dynamic variant processing
- Separation of content and layout
- Supports multiple output formats (e.g., PDF, XML)
- Use of Conditions to control output
Common Modules
SAP MM (Materials Management)
In the Materials Management module, Smart Forms are used for forms like purchase orders and goods receipt.
SAP SD (Sales and Distribution)
Smart Forms are commonly used in generating sales order and delivery notes within the Sales and Distribution module.
Examples
Basic Smart Form Creation
This example demonstrates creating a simple invoice form using SAP Smart Forms.
Navigate to transaction SMARTFORMS, enter the name of the form, and proceed with the form creation wizard. Define form logic in the form painter and activate the form to see it in action.Popular Implementations
Implementation for Sales Invoices
SAP Smart Forms can be implemented within the Sales and Distribution module to automate and customize the creation of sales invoices, improving efficiency and accuracy in billing processes.