- SAP Smartforms
- Introduction to SAP Smartforms
- Creating Basic Smartforms
- Understanding Form Elements
- Working with Style and Formatting
- Data Retrieval and form logic
- Advanced Layout Technique
- SMARTFORMS and ABAP Integration
- Performance Optimization
- Localization and Language Support
- Case Studies and Real-life examples
- Troubleshooting and Debugging
- Comparing SMARTFORMS with other SAP Forms
- Introduction to ADOBEFORMS
- Getting Started with Adobe Forms
- Creating Adobe Form
- Form Layout and design
- Data Binding and Integration
- Advanced Design Techniques
- Style and Formatting
- Printing and Output options
- Dynamic and Interactive forms
- Troubleshooting and Optimization
- Case studies and Practical Examples
- Updating and future trends
24SF0411 – SMARTFORMS and ABAP Integration
Smartforms and ABAP integration is crucial for generating, customizing and printing forms in SAP systems. Smartforms allow you to design print layouts, while ABAP is used to control data retrieval and form processing. Here’s how they work together:
1. Creating and Designing Smartforms
- In Transaction SMARTFORMS, you can design the layout, define the pages, windows and elements (text, tables, graphics, etc.) and set conditions for dynamic data display.
- Smartforms are object-based, meaning you can easily control how the form appears without needing a separate script language.
2. Generating a Function Module for Execution
When you activate a Smartform, SAP generates a function module that can be called from an ABAP program. This function module is dynamically generated by SAP and it’s used to integrate the form with ABAP.
3. Calling Smartforms from ABAP
To integrate Smartforms with ABAP, you need to:
- Retrieve and prepare data using ABAP logic.
- Call the Smartform function module from your ABAP program.
- Manage print settings and output control.
Basic Steps in ABAP for Calling a Smartform:
- Generate Smartform Function Module: Once you create the Smartform, activate it to generate an associated function module. You will use this function module to call the Smartform.
- Data Retrieval in ABAP: In the ABAP program, write the logic to retrieve data from tables or structures. This data will be passed to the Smartform.
DATA: lt_customer_data TYPE TABLE OF zcustomer_data.
SELECT * FROM zcustomer INTO TABLE lt_customer_data.
- Calling the Smartform’s Function Module: Call the generated function module to pass the data and trigger the form.
DATA: fm_name TYPE rs38l_fnam.
“Get the Smartform function module name
CALL FUNCTION ‘SSF_FUNCTION_MODULE_NAME’
EXPORTING
formname = ‘ZSMARTFORM_NAME‘ ” Enter Smartform name here
IMPORTING
fm_name = fm_name
EXCEPTIONS
no_form = 1
no_function_module = 2
OTHERS = 3.
IF sy-subrc = 0.
” Call the function module to display the form
CALL FUNCTION fm_name
EXPORTING
control_parameters = control
output_options = output
user_parameters = user_param
IMPORTING
job_output_info = job_output
TABLES
data_table = lt_customer_data
EXCEPTIONS
formatting_error = 1
internal_error = 2
send_error = 3
user_canceled = 4
OTHERS = 5.
ENDIF.
4. Handling Output Options: Define the output control settings using SSFCTRLOP and SSFCOMPOP structures to specify how the form should be printed, emailed, or archived.
DATA: control TYPE ssfctrlop,
output TYPE ssfcompop.
control-no_open = ‘X’. “Avoiding multiple spool requests
output-tdnewid = ‘X’. “Generating a new spool request
output-tdimmed = ‘X’. “Immediate print
5. Passing Data to the Form: Pass the data to the Smartform through the interface of the function module. You can pass multiple structures and internal tables to display them within the form.
CALL FUNCTION fm_name
EXPORTING
control_parameters = control
output_options = output
data_table = lt_customer_data ” Passing data to Smartform
EXCEPTIONS
formatting_error = 1
internal_error = 2.
4. Form Output Options (Print, Email, or PDF)
You can control how the form is output—whether as a printed document, sent via email, or converted to PDF.
PDF Output Format:
To convert the Smartform output to PDF:
DATA: lt_pdf TYPE TABLE OF tline,
pdf_len TYPE i.
CALL FUNCTION ‘CONVERT_OTF’
EXPORTING
format = ‘PDF’
IMPORTING
bin_filesize = pdf_len
TABLES
otf = job_output-otfdata
lines = lt_pdf
EXCEPTIONS
err_conv_not_possible = 1
OTHERS = 2.
Email Output Example:
You can send the Smartform output as an email attachment using SO_DOCUMENT_SEND_API1.
CALL FUNCTION ‘SO_DOCUMENT_SEND_API1’
EXPORTING
document_data = doc_data
put_in_outbox = ‘X’
TABLES
packing_list = packing_list
object_header = obj_head
contents_bin = pdf_content
receivers = rec_tab
EXCEPTIONS
too_many_receivers = 1
OTHERS = 2.
5. Smartform Customization Using ABAP Logic
- Dynamic Field Assignment: You can pass dynamic content or conditionally change the layout based on business requirements. For example, you can conditionally hide/show form sections or modify values of fields based on the data logic.
- ABAP Debugging: You can debug the function module generated by Smartforms using standard ABAP debugging tools.
6. Using Smartstyles
Smartstyles are used to format the text in the Smartform (e.g., fonts, colors, etc.). These can be integrated by calling predefined styles within the form to maintain a consistent design.
7. Error Handling
Handle exceptions when calling the Smartform function module, such as formatting errors or print errors. You can capture and log these errors using ABAP exception handling.
IF sy-subrc <> 0.
WRITE: ‘Error while generating the form’.
ENDIF.
Example Flow:
- Retrieve data in ABAP (SELECT statements or BAPIs).
- Call the Smartform function module.
- Pass data to Smartform and manage output (print, PDF, email).
- Handle errors and exceptions in the ABAP program.
This integration provides flexibility in how data is displayed in Smartforms and enables efficient form management in SAP applications.
Author : Aniket Pawar, 9373518385
24SF0411 – SMARTFORMS and ABAP Integration
Smartforms and ABAP integration is crucial for generating, customizing and printing forms in SAP systems. Smartforms allow you to design print layouts, while ABAP is used to control data retrieval and form processing. Here’s how they work together:
1. Creating and Designing Smartforms
- In Transaction SMARTFORMS, you can design the layout, define the pages, windows and elements (text, tables, graphics, etc.) and set conditions for dynamic data display.
- Smartforms are object-based, meaning you can easily control how the form appears without needing a separate script language.
2. Generating a Function Module for Execution
When you activate a Smartform, SAP generates a function module that can be called from an ABAP program. This function module is dynamically generated by SAP and it’s used to integrate the form with ABAP.
3. Calling Smartforms from ABAP
To integrate Smartforms with ABAP, you need to:
- Retrieve and prepare data using ABAP logic.
- Call the Smartform function module from your ABAP program.
- Manage print settings and output control.
Basic Steps in ABAP for Calling a Smartform:
- Generate Smartform Function Module: Once you create the Smartform, activate it to generate an associated function module. You will use this function module to call the Smartform.
- Data Retrieval in ABAP: In the ABAP program, write the logic to retrieve data from tables or structures. This data will be passed to the Smartform.
DATA: lt_customer_data TYPE TABLE OF zcustomer_data.
SELECT * FROM zcustomer INTO TABLE lt_customer_data.
- Calling the Smartform’s Function Module: Call the generated function module to pass the data and trigger the form.
DATA: fm_name TYPE rs38l_fnam.
“Get the Smartform function module name
CALL FUNCTION ‘SSF_FUNCTION_MODULE_NAME’
EXPORTING
formname = ‘ZSMARTFORM_NAME‘ ” Enter Smartform name here
IMPORTING
fm_name = fm_name
EXCEPTIONS
no_form = 1
no_function_module = 2
OTHERS = 3.
IF sy-subrc = 0.
” Call the function module to display the form
CALL FUNCTION fm_name
EXPORTING
control_parameters = control
output_options = output
user_parameters = user_param
IMPORTING
job_output_info = job_output
TABLES
data_table = lt_customer_data
EXCEPTIONS
formatting_error = 1
internal_error = 2
send_error = 3
user_canceled = 4
OTHERS = 5.
ENDIF.
4. Handling Output Options: Define the output control settings using SSFCTRLOP and SSFCOMPOP structures to specify how the form should be printed, emailed, or archived.
DATA: control TYPE ssfctrlop,
output TYPE ssfcompop.
control-no_open = ‘X’. “Avoiding multiple spool requests
output-tdnewid = ‘X’. “Generating a new spool request
output-tdimmed = ‘X’. “Immediate print
5. Passing Data to the Form: Pass the data to the Smartform through the interface of the function module. You can pass multiple structures and internal tables to display them within the form.
CALL FUNCTION fm_name
EXPORTING
control_parameters = control
output_options = output
data_table = lt_customer_data ” Passing data to Smartform
EXCEPTIONS
formatting_error = 1
internal_error = 2.
4. Form Output Options (Print, Email, or PDF)
You can control how the form is output—whether as a printed document, sent via email, or converted to PDF.
PDF Output Format:
To convert the Smartform output to PDF:
DATA: lt_pdf TYPE TABLE OF tline,
pdf_len TYPE i.
CALL FUNCTION ‘CONVERT_OTF’
EXPORTING
format = ‘PDF’
IMPORTING
bin_filesize = pdf_len
TABLES
otf = job_output-otfdata
lines = lt_pdf
EXCEPTIONS
err_conv_not_possible = 1
OTHERS = 2.
Email Output Example:
You can send the Smartform output as an email attachment using SO_DOCUMENT_SEND_API1.
CALL FUNCTION ‘SO_DOCUMENT_SEND_API1’
EXPORTING
document_data = doc_data
put_in_outbox = ‘X’
TABLES
packing_list = packing_list
object_header = obj_head
contents_bin = pdf_content
receivers = rec_tab
EXCEPTIONS
too_many_receivers = 1
OTHERS = 2.
5. Smartform Customization Using ABAP Logic
- Dynamic Field Assignment: You can pass dynamic content or conditionally change the layout based on business requirements. For example, you can conditionally hide/show form sections or modify values of fields based on the data logic.
- ABAP Debugging: You can debug the function module generated by Smartforms using standard ABAP debugging tools.
6. Using Smartstyles
Smartstyles are used to format the text in the Smartform (e.g., fonts, colors, etc.). These can be integrated by calling predefined styles within the form to maintain a consistent design.
7. Error Handling
Handle exceptions when calling the Smartform function module, such as formatting errors or print errors. You can capture and log these errors using ABAP exception handling.
IF sy-subrc <> 0.
WRITE: ‘Error while generating the form’.
ENDIF.
Example Flow:
- Retrieve data in ABAP (SELECT statements or BAPIs).
- Call the Smartform function module.
- Pass data to Smartform and manage output (print, PDF, email).
- Handle errors and exceptions in the ABAP program.
This integration provides flexibility in how data is displayed in Smartforms and enables efficient form management in SAP applications.
Author : Aniket Pawar, 9373518385
