SAP SmartForms

Integration

Definition

SAP SmartForms is a tool for creating and maintaining forms for mass printing in SAP systems without requiring extensive programming knowledge.

Detailed Description

SAP SmartForms is a graphical tool provided by SAP that allows users to design and maintain forms for mass printing and email within SAP systems. It serves as a user-friendly alternative to SAPscript, enabling the creation of forms such as invoices, purchase orders, and delivery notes without the need for extensive coding. With a drag-and-drop interface, users can define form layouts, incorporate system data, and implement form logic efficiently. SmartForms supports multiple output formats, including PDF, print, email, and fax.

Key Features

Dynamic formatting and conditional output logic
Graphical Form Painter for intuitive form design
Integration with SAP data sources and tables
Language translation capabilities for multilingual forms
Multiple output options (print, PDF, email, fax)
No need for scripting or deep programming skills
Reusable templates and form components

Common Modules

SAP Financial Accounting (FI)

Employs SmartForms for financial statements and accounting reports.

SAP Materials Management (MM)

Uses SmartForms for procurement documents such as purchase orders and goods receipts.

SAP Sales and Distribution (SD)

Utilizes SmartForms for creating sales documents like invoices and delivery notes.

Examples

Calling a SmartForm in ABAP

Example code snippet to call a SmartForm from an ABAP program.

DATA: fm_name TYPE rs38l_fnam.

CALL FUNCTION 'SSF_FUNCTION_MODULE_NAME'
  EXPORTING
    formname           = 'SMARTFORM_NAME'  " Name of the SmartForm
  IMPORTING
    fm_name            = fm_name
  EXCEPTIONS
    no_form            = 1
    no_function_module = 2
    OTHERS             = 3.

IF sy-subrc = 0.
  CALL FUNCTION fm_name
    EXPORTING
      control_parameters = gs_control_parameters
      output_options     = gs_output_options
      user_settings      = 'X'
    EXCEPTIONS
      formatting_error   = 1
      internal_error     = 2
      send_error         = 3
      user_canceled      = 4
      OTHERS             = 5.
ENDIF.