Activation of smart form

Hi friends,
When i am activating d smart form it is taking too much time for activation.when I will copy one standard smart form and activating it is getting activated immediately.For Zsmartforms it is taking more time and some times it is going in to dump.Smart form check showing correct.Only problem with activation......
Plz suggest me what may be the problem and how to resolve it.
Regards,
Farook.

Hi farook,
We also experienced the same problem in our ECC 6.0 Server, then we got the problem solved by applying a patch recommended by SAP. So ask your BASIS to raise a Customer Support Message to SAP and apply the patch.
The main symptom of our problem is whenever we create a smartform it will get activate for the first time, then if we do even a little change and try to activate again it wont and end with a timeout error.
Regards
Karthik D

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hi,
i am new to smartforms and i got report to make changes in the smart forms,plzz help me out as i know nothing about the smart forms by providing me it in easiest & simplest form.
if find useful help will be deifnately rewarded.
Edited by: ric .s on Mar 6, 2008 5:16 AM

Hi,
This Smartform Information I read, really helped me out.
I think it would be of some good help to you too..
What is SAP Smart Forms?
SAP Smart Forms is introduced in SAP Basis Release 4.6C as the tool for creating and maintaining forms.
SAP Smart Forms allow you to execute simple modifications to the form and in the form logic by using simple graphical tools; in 90% of all cases, this won't include any programming effort. Thus, a power user without any programming knowledge can configure forms with data from an SAP System for the relevant business processes.
To print a form, you need a program for data retrieval and a Smart Form that contains the entire from logic. As data retrieval and form logic are separated, you must only adapt the Smart Form if changes to the form logic are necessary. The application program passes the data via a function module interface to the Smart Form. When activating the Smart Form, the system automatically generates a function module. At runtime, the system processes this function module.
You can insert static and dynamic tables. This includes line feeds in individual table cells, triggering events for table headings and subtotals, and sorting data before output.
You can check individual nodes as well as the entire form and find any existing errors in the tree structure. The data flow analysis checks whether all fields (variables) have a defined value at the moment they are displayed.
SAP Smart Forms allow you to include graphics, which you can display either as part of the form or as background graphics. You use background graphics to copy the layout of an existing (scanned) form or to lend forms a company-specific look. During printout, you can suppress the background graphic, if desired.
SAP Smart Forms also support postage optimizing.
Also read SAP Note No. 168368 - Smart Forms: New form tool in Release 4.6C
What Transaction to start SAP Smart Forms?
Execute transaction SMARTFORMS to start SAP Smart Forms.
Key Benefits of SAP Smart Forms:
SAP Smart Forms allows you to reduce considerably the implementation costs of mySAP.com solutions since forms can be adjusted in minimum time.
You design a form using the graphical Form Painter and the graphical Table Painter. The form logic is represented by a hierarchy structure (tree structure) that consists of individual nodes, such as nodes for global settings, nodes for texts, nodes for output tables, or nodes for graphics.
To make changes, use Drag & Drop, Copy & Paste, and select different attributes.
These actions do not include writing of coding lines or using a Script language.
Using your form description maintained in the Form Builder, Smart Forms generates a function module that encapsulates layout, content and form logic. So you do not need a group of function modules to print a form, but only one.
For Web publishing, the system provides a generated XML output of the processed form.
Smart Forms provides a data stream called XML for Smart Forms (XSF) to allow the use of 3rd party printing tools. XSF passes form content from R/3 to an external product without passing any layout information about the Smart Form.
Advantages of SAP Smart Forms
1. The adaption of forms is supported to a large extent by graphic tools for layout and logic, so that no programming knowledge is necessary (at least 90% of all adjustments). Therefore, power user forms can also make configurations for your business processes with data from an SAP system. Consultants are only required in special cases.
2. Displaying table structures (dynamic framing of texts)
3. Output of background graphics, for form design in particular the use of templates which were scanned.
4. Colored output of texts
5. User-friendly and integrated Form Painter for the graphical design of forms
6. Graphical Table Painter for drawing tables
7. Reusing Font and paragraph formats in forms (Smart Styles)
8. Data interface in XML format (XML for Smart Forms, in short XSF)
9. Form translation is supported by standard translation tools
10. Flexible reuse of text modules
11. HTML output of forms (Basis release 6.10)
12. Interactive Web forms with input fields, pushbuttons, radio buttons, etc. (Basis-Release 6.10)
A Simple Smartform Tutorial
SAP Smartforms can be used for creating and maintaining forms for mass printing in SAP Systems. The output medium for Smartforms support printer, fax, e-mail, or the Internet (by using the generated XML output).
According to SAP, you need neither have any programming knowledge nor use a Script language to adapt standard forms. However, basic ABAP programming skills are required only in special cases (for example, to call a function module you created or for complex and extensive conditions).
1. Create a new smartforms
Transaction code SMARTFORMS
Create new smartforms call ZSMART
2. Define looping process for internal table
          Pages and windows
     First Page -> Header Window (Cursor at First Page then click Edit -> Node -> Create)
Here, you can specify your title and page numbering
&SFSY-PAGE& (Page 1) of &SFSY-FORMPAGES(Z4.0)& (Total Page)
     Main windows -> TABLE -> DATA
     In the Loop section, tick Internal table and fill in
     ITAB1 (table in ABAP SMARTFORM calling function) INTO ITAB2
3. Define table in smartforms
           Global settings :
           Form interface
           Variable name    Type assignment   Reference type
           ITAB1               TYPE                  Table Structure
           Global definitions
           Variable name    Type assignment   Reference type
           ITAB2               TYPE                  Table Structure
4. To display the data in the form
    Make used of the Table Painter and declare the Line Type in Tabstrips Table
     e.g. HD_GEN for printing header details,
             IT_GEN for printing data details.
     You have to specify the Line Type in your Text elements in the Tabstrips Output options.
      Tick the New Line and specify the Line Type for outputting the data.
      Declare your output fields in Text elements
      Tabstrips - Output Options
      For different fonts use this Style : IDWTCERTSTYLE
      For Quantity or Amout you can used this variable &GS_ITAB-AMOUNT(12.2)&
5. Calling SMARTFORMS from your ABAP program
REPORT ZSMARTFORM.
Calling SMARTFORMS from your ABAP program.
Collecting all the table data in your program, and pass once to SMARTFORMS
SMARTFORMS
Declare your table type in :-
Global Settings -> Form Interface
Global Definintions -> Global Data
Main Window -> Table -> DATA
Written by : SAP Hints and Tips on Configuration and ABAP/4 Programming
                    http://sapr3.tripod.com
TABLES: MKPF.
DATA: FM_NAME TYPE RS38L_FNAM.
DATA: BEGIN OF INT_MKPF OCCURS 0.
        INCLUDE STRUCTURE MKPF.
DATA: END OF INT_MKPF.
SELECT-OPTIONS S_MBLNR FOR MKPF-MBLNR MEMORY ID 001.
SELECT * FROM MKPF WHERE MBLNR IN S_MBLNR.
   MOVE-CORRESPONDING MKPF TO INT_MKPF.
   APPEND INT_MKPF.
ENDSELECT.
At the end of your program.
Passing data to SMARTFORMS
call function 'SSF_FUNCTION_MODULE_NAME'
exporting
    formname                 = 'ZSMARTFORM'
VARIANT                  = ' '
DIRECT_CALL              = ' '
IMPORTING
    FM_NAME                  = FM_NAME
EXCEPTIONS
    NO_FORM                  = 1
    NO_FUNCTION_MODULE       = 2
    OTHERS                   = 3.
if sy-subrc <> 0.
   WRITE: / 'ERROR 1'.
MESSAGE ID SY-MSGID TYPE SY-MSGTY NUMBER SY-MSGNO
        WITH SY-MSGV1 SY-MSGV2 SY-MSGV3 SY-MSGV4.
endif.
call function FM_NAME
EXPORTING
ARCHIVE_INDEX              =
ARCHIVE_INDEX_TAB          =
ARCHIVE_PARAMETERS         =
CONTROL_PARAMETERS         =
MAIL_APPL_OBJ              =
MAIL_RECIPIENT             =
MAIL_SENDER                =
OUTPUT_OPTIONS             =
USER_SETTINGS              = 'X'
IMPORTING
DOCUMENT_OUTPUT_INFO       =
JOB_OUTPUT_INFO            =
JOB_OUTPUT_OPTIONS         =
TABLES
    GS_MKPF                    = INT_MKPF
EXCEPTIONS
    FORMATTING_ERROR           = 1
    INTERNAL_ERROR             = 2
    SEND_ERROR                 = 3
    USER_CANCELED              = 4
    OTHERS                     = 5.
if sy-subrc <> 0.
   MESSAGE ID SY-MSGID TYPE SY-MSGTY NUMBER SY-MSGNO
         WITH SY-MSGV1 SY-MSGV2 SY-MSGV3 SY-MSGV4.
endif.
Additional Fonts for your SMARTFORMS
You can create additional fonts and style with transaction SMARTSTYLES
This can then be define in the paragraph and character formats, which you can then be assign to texts and fields in the Smart Form.
The character formats includes effects such as superscript, subscript, barcode and font attributes.
Difference with SMARTFORMS vs. SapScript(SE71)
The Following are the differences :-
a) Multiple page formats are possible in smartforms which is not the case in SAPScripts
b) It is possible to have a smartform without a main window .
c) Labels cannot be created in smartforms.
d) Routines can be written in smartforms tool.
e) Smartforms generates a function module when activated.
f) Unlike sapscripts (RSTXSCRP), you cannot upload/download Smartform to your local harddisk.
It was said that it was provided in CRM 3.0 version, but not available in R/3. You can download smartforms into Local PC in a XML format. In the same way you can upload this XML format into Smartform. From the smartform editor itself you can call download option, if you are working in CRM 3.0 environment.
In R3 also, you can download into XML format. However, it's not sure about uploading. Refer to the program 'SF_XSF_DEMO'.
In 4.7 Enterprise, other have seen this utlity which is completey missing in 4.6c. There is functionality to downlaod a complete form or only a particular node. (Utilities -> Download form). It will create a XML file and save it in the hard disk.
For others, if you want to download/upload the Smartforms source, you will need the help from the Basis people. What you can do is to create a Transport and then FTP down to your local harddisk.   When you need the Smartform source in another system, you have FTP up the Smartforms file back to the SAP server. Finally, the Basis team, will tp it into your system.
g) The protect and endprotect command in sapscript doesn't work with smartforms. For example on a invoice: First data of position no 80. is printed on page one, other data of position no 80 is printed on page 2. And there's nothing you can do about it. Actually, there is something you can do about it. By using a folder node and checking the 'protect' checkbox, everything in that folder will be page protected.
FAQ on Migrating SAPscript to SmartForms
Is it possible to migrate a SAPscript form to a Smart Form?
Smart Forms provides a migration tool for this purpose which migrates layout and texts of a SAPscript form to a Smart Form. It does not migrate SAPscript form logic of the print program. Using Smart Forms, this logic is described by the tree structure of the Form Builder. The effort involved in migrating it depends on the complexity of the print program.
Which Basis Release do I need to use SAP Smart Forms?
SAP Smart Forms is available as of R/3 Basis Release 4.6C.
I have heard that Smart Forms replaces SAPscript. What does "replace" mean?
It does not mean that SAPscript is removed from the Basis shipment. Even as of Basis Release 4.6C, SAPscript remains part of the SAP standard and there are no plans to remove it. Since Smart Forms is currently, and will continue to be, the tool for form maintenance for mySAP.com solutions, our further development efforts will focus on Smart Forms, not on SAPscript.
Do we have to migrate all SAPscript forms to Smart Forms?
There is no point in migrating all SAPscript forms already in use. Since SAPscript can still be used and will be available in the future, there is no need to. If you plan to migrate a SAPscript form, it is recommended that you check whether benefit is worth the effort involved
Conversion of SAPSCRIPT to SMARTFORMS
SAP provides a conversion for SAPscript documents to SMARTforms.
This is basically a function module, called FB_MIGRATE_FORM. You can start this function module by hand (via SE37), or create a small ABAP which migrates all SAPscript forms automatically.
You can also do this one-by-one in transaction SMARTFORMS, under
Utilities -> Migrate SAPscript form.
You could also write a small batch program calling transaction SMARTFORMS and running the migration tool.
SmartForms System Fields
Within a form you can use the field string SFSY with its system fields. During form processing the system replaces these fields with the corresponding values. The field values come from the SAP System or are results of the processing.
System fields of Smart Forms
&SFSY-DATE&
Displays the date. You determine the display format in the user master record.
&SFSY-TIME&
Displays the time of day in the form HH:MM:SS.
&SFSY-PAGE&
Inserts the number of the current print page into the text. You determine the format of the page number (for example, Arabic, numeric) in the page node.
&SFSY-FORMPAGES&
Displays the total number of pages for the currently processed form. This allows you to include texts such as'Page x of y' into your output.
&SFSY-JOBPAGES&
Contains the total page number of all forms in the currently processed print request.
&SFSY-WINDOWNAME&
Contains the name of the current window (string in the Window field)
&SFSY-PAGENAME&
Contains the name of the current page (string in the Page field)
&SFSY-PAGEBREAK&
Is set to 'X' after a page break (either automatic [Page 7] or command-controlled [Page 46])
&SFSY-MAINEND&
Is set as soon as processing of the main window on the current page ends
&SFSY-EXCEPTION&
Contains the name of the raised exception. You must trigger your own exceptions, which you defined in the form interface, using the user_exception macro (syntax: user_exception <exception name >).
Example Forms Available in Standard SAP R/3
SF_EXAMPLE_01
Simple example; invoice with table output of flight booking for one customer
SF_EXAMPLE_02
Similar to SF_EXAMPLE_01 but with subtotals
SF_EXAMPLE_03
Similar to SF_EXAMPLE_02, whereby several customers are selected in the application program; the form is called for each customer and all form outputs are included in an output request
Smart forms Frequently Asked Questions
Forcing a page break within table loop
Create a loop around the table. Put a Command node before the table in the loop that forces a NEWPAGE on whatever condition you want. Then only loop through a subset of the internal table (based on the conditions in the Command node) of the elements in the Table node.
Font style and Font size
Goto Transaction SMARTSTYLES.
There you can create Paragraph formats etc just like in sapscript.
Then in your window under OUTPUT OPTIONS you include this SMARTSTYLE and use the Paragraph and character formats.
Line in Smartform
Either you can use a window that takes up the width of your page and only has a height of 1 mm.
Then you put a frame around it (in window output options).
Thus you have drawn a box but it looks like a line.
Or you can just draw "__" accross the page and play with the fonts so that it joins each UNDER_SCORE.
Difference between 'forminterface' and 'global definitions' in global settings of smart forms
The Difference is as follows.
To put it very simply:
Form Interface is where you declare what must be passed in and out of the smartform (in from the print program to the smartform and out from the smartform to the print program).
Global defs. is where you declare data to be used within the smartform on a global scope.
ie: anything you declare here can be used in any other node in the form.
Smartforms function module name
Once you have activated the smartform, go to the environment -> function module name. There you can get the name of funtion module name.
The key thing is the program that calls it. for instance, the invoice SMARTFORM LB_BIL_INVOICE is ran by the program RLB_INVOICE.
This program uses another FM to determine the name of the FM to use itself. The key thing is that when it calls this FM (using a variable to store the actual name), that the parameters match the paramters in your smartform.
Another thing to note is that the FM name will change wherever the SF is transported to.
So you need to use the FM to determine the name of the SF.
Here is the code that can be use to determine the internal name of the function module:
Code:
    if sf_label(1) <> '/'.    " need to resolve by name
      move sf_label to externalname.
      call function 'SSF_FUNCTION_MODULE_NAME'
           exporting
                formname           = externalname
           importing
                fm_name            = internalname
           exceptions
                no_form            = 1
                no_function_module = 2
                others             = 3.
      if sy-subrc <> 0.
        message 'e427'.
      endif.
      move internalname to sf_label.
    endif.
It checks to see if the sf_label starts with a '/', which is how the internal names start. if it does, the name has already been converted. If not, it calls the FM and converts the name.
You would then CALL FUNCTION sf_label.
Smartforms FAQ Part Two
Smartforms output difference
Problem with Smartforms: in a certain form for two differently configured printers, there seem to be a difference in the output of characters per inch (the distance between characters which gives a layout problem - text in two lines instead of one.                                      It happens when the two printers having different Printer Controls' if you go to SPAD Menu (Spool Administrator Menu) you can see the difference in the Printer Control and if you make the Printer control setting for both the printers as same. then it will be ok. and also u have to check what is the device type used for both the output devices.
SmartForms Output to PDF
There is a way to download smartform in PDF format.
Please do the following:
1. Print the smartform to the spool.
2. Note the spool number.
3. Download a PDF file (Acrobat Reader) version of the spool by running Program RSTXPDFT4 and entering the noted spool number.
SmartForm Doublesided printing question Your customer wants your PO SmartForm to be able to print "Terms and Conditinos" on the back side of each page. They don't want to purchase pre-printed forms with the company's logo on the front and terms & conditions on the back. Now this presents an interesting problem.
Has anyone else ever had a request like this? If for example there was a 3 page PO to be printed, they want 3 pieces of paper, the front side of each to containe the PO information (page 1, 2, and 3) and the back side of each piece of paper to containg the static "Terms & Conditions" information.
Anyone have a clue how to force this out?
Easy - page FRONT lists page CONTACTS as next page and CONTACTS lists FRONT as next page. Since CONTACTS does not contain a MAIN window, it will print the contacts info and then continue on to FRONT for the rest of the main items. Additionally, set print mode on FRONT to D (duplex) and set CONTACTS to 'blank' (for both resource name and print mode - this is the only way to get to the back of the page).
Transport Smart Forms
How does one transport SMARTFORM? SE01?
How do you make sure that both, the SMARTFORM & it's function module gets transported? Or does the FM with same name gets generated automatically in the transported client?
A smartform is transported no differently than any other object. if it is assigned to a development class that is atteched to a transport layer, it will be transported.
The definition is transported, and when called, the function module is regenerated.
This leads to an interetsing situation. On the new machine, it is very likely the function module name will be different than the name on the source system. Make sure, before you call the function module, you resolve the external name to the internal name using the 'SSF_FUNCTION_MODULE_NAME' function module.
Typically, generate the SF, then use the pattern to being in the interface. Then change the call function to use the name you get back from the above function module.
Smartforms: protect lines in main window.
How to protect lines in the main window from splitting between pages?
It was easy with SAPscript, but how to do it with SF's.   For 4.7 version if you are using tables, there are two options for protection against line break:
- You can protect a line type against page break.
- You can protect several table lines against page break for output in the main area.
Protection against page break for line types
- Double-click on your table node and choose the Table tab page.
- Switch to the detail view by choosing the Details pushbutton.
- Set the Protection against page break checkbox in the table for the relevant line type. Table lines that use this line type are output on one page.
Protection against page break for several table lines
- Expand the main area of your table node in the navigation tree.
- Insert a file node for the table lines to be protected in the main area.
- If you have already created table lines in the main area, you can put the lines that you want to protect again page break under the file using Drag&Drop. Otherwise, create the table lines as subnodes of the file.
- Choose the Output Options tab page of the file node and set the Page Protection option.   All table lines that are in the file with the Page Protection option set are output on one page.
Regards,
Rohini.

Smart Form and Module Pool

Can anybody provide me good step by step procedurehow create smart form and module pool programming.
My email Id is [email protected]

hi,
SAP Smartforms can be used for creating and maintaining forms for mass printing in SAP Systems. The output medium for Smartforms support printer, fax, e-mail, or the Internet (by using the generated XML output).
According to SAP, you need neither have any programming knowledge nor use a Script language to adapt standard forms. However, basic ABAP programming skills are required only in special cases (for example, to call a function module you created or for complex and extensive conditions).
1. Create a new smartforms
Transaction code SMARTFORMS
Create new smartforms call ZSMART
2. Define looping process for internal table
Pages and windows
First Page -> Header Window (Cursor at First Page then click Edit -> Node -> Create)
Here, you can specify your title and page numbering
&SFSY-PAGE& (Page 1) of &SFSY-FORMPAGES(Z4.0)& (Total Page)
Main windows -> TABLE -> DATA
In the Loop section, tick Internal table and fill in
ITAB1 (table in ABAP SMARTFORM calling function) INTO ITAB2
3. Define table in smartforms
Global settings :
Form interface
Variable name    Type assignment   Reference type
ITAB1               TYPE                  Table Structure
Global definitions
Variable name    Type assignment   Reference type
ITAB2               TYPE                  Table Structure
4. To display the data in the form
Make used of the Table Painter and declare the Line Type in Tabstrips Table
e.g. HD_GEN for printing header details,
        IT_GEN for printing data details.
You have to specify the Line Type in your Text elements in the Tabstrips Output options.
Tick the New Line and specify the Line Type for outputting the data.
Declare your output fields in Text elements
Tabstrips - Output Options
For different fonts use this Style : IDWTCERTSTYLE
For Quantity or Amout you can used this variable &GS_ITAB-AMOUNT(12.2)&
5. Calling SMARTFORMS from your ABAP program
REPORT ZSMARTFORM.
Calling SMARTFORMS from your ABAP program.
Collecting all the table data in your program, and pass once to SMARTFORMS
SMARTFORMS
Declare your table type in :-
Global Settings -> Form Interface
Global Definintions -> Global Data
Main Window -> Table -> DATA
Written by : SAP Hints and Tips on Configuration and ABAP/4 Programming
                    http://sapr3.tripod.com
TABLES: MKPF.
DATA: FM_NAME TYPE RS38L_FNAM.
DATA: BEGIN OF INT_MKPF OCCURS 0.
        INCLUDE STRUCTURE MKPF.
DATA: END OF INT_MKPF.
SELECT-OPTIONS S_MBLNR FOR MKPF-MBLNR MEMORY ID 001.
SELECT * FROM MKPF WHERE MBLNR IN S_MBLNR.
   MOVE-CORRESPONDING MKPF TO INT_MKPF.
   APPEND INT_MKPF.
ENDSELECT.
At the end of your program.
Passing data to SMARTFORMS
call function 'SSF_FUNCTION_MODULE_NAME'
exporting
    formname                 = 'ZSMARTFORM'
VARIANT                  = ' '
DIRECT_CALL              = ' '
IMPORTING
    FM_NAME                  = FM_NAME
EXCEPTIONS
    NO_FORM                  = 1
    NO_FUNCTION_MODULE       = 2
    OTHERS                   = 3.
if sy-subrc <> 0.
   WRITE: / 'ERROR 1'.
MESSAGE ID SY-MSGID TYPE SY-MSGTY NUMBER SY-MSGNO
        WITH SY-MSGV1 SY-MSGV2 SY-MSGV3 SY-MSGV4.
endif.
call function FM_NAME
EXPORTING
ARCHIVE_INDEX              =
ARCHIVE_INDEX_TAB          =
ARCHIVE_PARAMETERS         =
CONTROL_PARAMETERS         =
MAIL_APPL_OBJ              =
MAIL_RECIPIENT             =
MAIL_SENDER                =
OUTPUT_OPTIONS             =
USER_SETTINGS              = 'X'
IMPORTING
DOCUMENT_OUTPUT_INFO       =
JOB_OUTPUT_INFO            =
JOB_OUTPUT_OPTIONS         =
TABLES
    GS_MKPF                    = INT_MKPF
EXCEPTIONS
    FORMATTING_ERROR           = 1
    INTERNAL_ERROR             = 2
    SEND_ERROR                 = 3
    USER_CANCELED              = 4
    OTHERS                     = 5.
if sy-subrc <> 0.
   MESSAGE ID SY-MSGID TYPE SY-MSGTY NUMBER SY-MSGNO
         WITH SY-MSGV1 SY-MSGV2 SY-MSGV3 SY-MSGV4.
endif.
What is SAP Smart Forms?
SAP Smart Forms is introduced in SAP Basis Release 4.6C as the tool for creating and maintaining forms.
SAP Smart Forms allow you to execute simple modifications to the form and in the form logic by using simple graphical tools; in 90% of all cases, this won't include any programming effort. Thus, a power user without any programming knowledge can
configure forms with data from an SAP System for the relevant business processes.
To print a form, you need a program for data retrieval and a Smart Form that contains the entire from logic. As data retrieval and form logic are separated, you must only adapt the Smart Form if changes to the form logic are necessary. The application program passes the data via a function module interface to the Smart Form. When activating the Smart Form, the system automatically generates a function module. At runtime, the system processes this function module.
You can insert static and dynamic tables. This includes line feeds in individual table cells, triggering events for table headings and subtotals, and sorting data before output.
You can check individual nodes as well as the entire form and find any existing errors in the tree structure. The data flow analysis checks whether all fields (variables) have a defined value at the moment they are displayed.
SAP Smart Forms allow you to include graphics, which you can display either as part of the form or as background graphics. You use background graphics to copy the layout of an existing (scanned) form or to lend forms a company-specific look. During printout, you can suppress the background graphic, if desired.
SAP Smart Forms also support postage optimizing.
Also read SAP Note No. 168368 - Smart Forms: New form tool in Release 4.6C
What Transaction to start SAP Smart Forms?
Execute transaction SMARTFORMS to start SAP Smart Forms.
Key Benefits of SAP Smart Forms:
SAP Smart Forms allows you to reduce considerably the implementation costs of mySAP.com solutions since forms can be adjusted in minimum time.
You design a form using the graphical Form Painter and the graphical Table Painter. The form logic is represented by a hierarchy structure (tree structure) that consists of individual nodes, such as nodes for global settings, nodes for texts, nodes for output tables, or nodes for graphics.
To make changes, use Drag & Drop, Copy & Paste, and select different attributes.
These actions do not include writing of coding lines or using a Script language.
Using your form description maintained in the Form Builder, Smart Forms generates a function module that encapsulates layout, content and form logic. So you do not need a group of function modules to print a form, but only one.
For Web publishing, the system provides a generated XML output of the processed form.
Smart Forms provides a data stream called XML for Smart Forms (XSF) to allow the use of 3rd party printing tools. XSF passes form content from R/3 to an external product without passing any layout information about the Smart Form.
PROGRAM YMPSKEL MESSAGE-ID YL.
DESCRIPTION
written by !
TABLES:
DATA: OK_CODE(4), " ok code - screen 1
OK_CODE2(4).
DATA C LIKE SY-INDEX. " Index for screen loop
*& Module USER_COMMAND_0100 INPUT
process after input for screen 0100 *
MODULE USER_COMMAND_0100 INPUT.
CASE OK_CODE.
WHEN 'SAVE'.
WHEN 'DISP'.
WHEN 'LIST'.
C = 0. "reset loop control
WHEN OTHERS.
ENDCASE.
CLEAR OK_CODE.
ENDMODULE. " USER_COMMAND_0100 INPUT
*& Module STATUS_0100 OUTPUT
process before output for screen 0100 *
MODULE STATUS_0100 OUTPUT.
SET PF-STATUS 'AMEND'. " set gui status
SET TITLEBAR '100'. " set title
ENDMODULE. " STATUS_0100 OUTPUT
*& Form SAVE data
Save screen details
FORM SAVE.
CLEAR OK_CODE.
ENDFORM.
*& Form DISPLAY
FORM DISPLAY.
ENDFORM.
*& Module EXIT_COMMAND INPUT
exit commands are processed before validation *
defined by E against function in menu painter(function list)
MODULE EXIT_COMMAND INPUT.
CASE OK_CODE.
WHEN 'EXIT'. CLEAR OK_CODE. SET SCREEN 0. LEAVE SCREEN.
WHEN 'CANC'. CLEAR OK_CODE. SET SCREEN 0. LEAVE SCREEN.
WHEN 'BACK'. CLEAR OK_CODE. SET SCREEN 0. LEAVE SCREEN.
ENDCASE.
ENDMODULE. " EXIT_COMMAND INPUT
*& Form list
text *
FORM LIST.
CLEAR OK_CODE. SET SCREEN 200. LEAVE SCREEN.
ENDFORM. " LIST
*& Module EXIT_COMMAND_200 INPUT
exit command processing for screen 200 *
defined by E against function in menu painter(function list)
MODULE EXIT_COMMAND_200 INPUT.
CASE OK_CODE2.
WHEN 'EXIT'. CLEAR OK_CODE2. SET SCREEN 0. LEAVE SCREEN.
WHEN 'CANC'. CLEAR OK_CODE2. SET SCREEN 0. LEAVE SCREEN.
WHEN 'BACK'. CLEAR OK_CODE2. SET SCREEN 100. LEAVE SCREEN.
ENDCASE.
ENDMODULE. " EXIT_COMMAND_200 INPUT
*& Module STATUS_0200 OUTPUT
process before output for screen 200 *
MODULE STATUS_0200 OUTPUT.
SET PF-STATUS 'POPUP'.
SET TITLEBAR 'xxx'.
ENDMODULE. " STATUS_0200 OUTPUT
Module pool programs are created in abap development work bench (TCODE: SE80).
Here we can do all the works whatever you can do in abap.
Module pool programs are also called dialog programs.
The module Pool are reports prepared for different screens and to manage the sequence of events of these screens, in the transaction SE80 you can see all the dynpros that you have for this kind of report, add new ones, add all types of element to the report.
Process Before Output is the part of the dynpro code that is processed before the user can do anything with the data in the screen
Process After Input is the part of the dynpro code that is processed after the interaction with the user.
module pool programs are excuted using Tcodes
regards,
sreelakshmi

What is the diff b/w Sap Scripts and Smart Forms

Hi,
Whats the diff b/w SAP Scripts and Smart Forms..
I need the internal explanation for both Smart Forms and SAP Scripts mean when we execute what happens whether Print Program r Forms starts execution 1st and SIMILARLY FOR SMARTFORMS WHETHER FM'S R FORMS.
Thanks & Regards,
Gopi.

Hi
Difference with SMARTFORMS vs. SapScript(SE71)
The Following are the differences :-
a) Multiple page formats are possible in smartforms which is not the case in SAPScripts
b) It is possible to have a smartform without a main window .
c) Labels cannot be created in smartforms.
d) Routines can be written in smartforms tool.
e) Smartforms generates a function module when activated.
f) Unlike sapscripts (RSTXSCRP), you cannot upload/download Smartform to your local harddisk.
It was said that it was provided in CRM 3.0 version, but not available in R/3. You can download smartforms into Local PC in a XML format. In the same way you can upload this XML format into Smartform. From the smartform editor itself you can call download option, if you are working in CRM 3.0 environment.
In R3 also, you can download into XML format. However, it's not sure about uploading. Refer to the program 'SF_XSF_DEMO'.
In 4.7 Enterprise, other have seen this utlity which is completey missing in 4.6c. There is functionality to downlaod a complete form or only a particular node. (Utilities -> Download form). It will create a XML file and save it in the hard disk.
For others, if you want to download/upload the Smartforms source, you will need the help from the Basis people. What you can do is to create a Transport and then FTP down to your local harddisk. When you need the Smartform source in another system, you have FTP up the Smartforms file back to the SAP server. Finally, the Basis team, will tp it into your system.
g) The protect and endprotect command in sapscript doesn't work with smartforms. For example on a invoice: First data of position no 80. is printed on page one, other data of position no 80 is printed on page 2. And there's nothing you can do about it. Actually, there is something you can do about it. By using a folder node and checking the 'protect' checkbox, everything in that folder will be page protected.
check out this link:
http://www.sap-img.com/smartforms/sap-smart-forms.htm
Reward points if helpful.
Regards,
Swathi.

Service cannot be reached while sending a smart form in html format

Hello,
I'm trying to send a smart form as email in html format and I'm getting the following error message at the beginning of the message:
Service cannot be reached
What has happened?
URL http://localhost/SAP/BC/BSP/SAP/SMART_FORMS/DEFAULT.CSS call was terminated because the corresponding service is not available.
Note
The termination occurred in system XD1 with error code 403 and for the reason Forbidden.
The selected virtual host was 0 .
What can I do?
Please select a valid URL.
If you do not yet have a user ID, contact your system administrator.
Error code:ICF-NF-http-c:100-u:MYUSER-l:D-i:my_test_system:0-s:403-r:Forbidden
HTTP 403 - Forbidden
Your SAP Internet Communication Framework Team
.SYSTEM div#B.par{ font-family : "Courier New" ; font-size : 12pt ; font-weight : normal ; line-height : 4.23mm ; text-decoration : none ; text-align : justify ; clear : both ;}.SYSTEM div#L.par{ font-family : "Courier New" ; font-size : 12pt ; font-weight : normal ; line-height : 4.23mm ; text-decoration : none ; text-align : left ; clear : both ;}.SYSTEM a.SYSTEM span#H.char{ font-weight : bold ;}.SYSTEM span#I.char{ font-style : italic ;}.SYSTEM span#U.char{ text-decoration : underline ;}#PAGE1-001.page@media screen {#MAIN.win{ overflow : auto ;}}@media print {#MAIN.win{ overflow : hidden ;}}#PAGE1-001.page #MAIN.win.AGGR-BILL div#B.par{ font-family : "Arial" ; font-size : 12pt ; font-weight : normal ; line-height : 4.23mm ; text-decoration : none ; text-align : justify ; clear : both ;}.AGGR-BILL div#F.par{ font-family : "Arial" ; font-size : 8pt ; font-weight : normal ; line-height : 3.39mm ; text-decoration : none ; text-align : left ; clear : both ;}.AGGR-BILL div#L.par{ font-family : "Arial" ; font-size : 12pt ; font-weight : normal ; line-height : 4.23mm ; text-decoration : none ; text-align : left ; clear : both ;}.AGGR-BILL div#R.par{ font-family : "Arial" ; font-size : 12pt ; font-weight : normal ; line-height : 4.23mm ; text-decoration : none ; text-align : right ; clear : both ;}.AGGR-BILL a.AGGR-BILL span#H.char{ font-family : "Arial" ; font-size : 12pt ; font-weight : bold ;}.AGGR-BILL span#I.char{ font-family : "Arial" ; font-size : 12pt ; font-style : italic ;}.AGGR-BILL span#K.char{ font-family : "Arial" ; font-size : 8pt ;}.AGGR-BILL span#M.char{ font-family : "Arial" ; font-size : 10pt ;}.AGGR-BILL span#U.char{ font-family : "Arial" ; font-size : 12pt ; text-decoration : underline ;} div#PROJEKTE.tab@media screen { div#PROJEKTE.tab table.tr{ border-collapse : collapse ;}}@media print { div#PROJEKTE.tab table.tr{ border-collapse : collapse ;}}@media screen { div#PROJEKTE.tab table.tr{ margin-top : -1px ;}}@media print { div#PROJEKTE.tab table.tr{ margin-top : 0px ;}} div#PROJEKTE.tab table.tr div#PROJEKTE.tab .topline{ border-top : 1pt solid black ;} div#PROJEKTE.tab .bottomline{ border-bottom : 1pt solid black ;} div#PROJEKTE.tab .leftline{ border-left : 1pt solid black ;} div#PROJEKTE.tab .rightline{ border-right : 1pt solid black ;}#PROJEKTE.tab #sf--LTYPE1.tr td#C1
and here comes the email's body: bla,bla,bla... bla.
Do you have any idea how can I solve the problem with the css file? Any suggestion is welcome!
Regards,
Jaime

I just solved the problem by activating the service /SAP/BC/BSP/SAP/smart_forms/ through the transaction SICF. So I close the thread!
Jaime

How to print BAR CODE in SAP SMART FORMS

Hi,
I want to print inspection lot's BAR CODE in the smart form, but i dont know the way how to print this into the smartform.
if anyone have any idea, please suggest me how to print this as it is urgent for me to complete the object.
Thanks in advance.
Best Regards,
Abnish Jain

Hello Abnish,
Welcome to SDN.
We are able to print barcodes from smartforms. Doing this way, we print barcodes on laser printers.
We are also printing from sap to zebra printers using two ways:
1. Download the data to an excel sheet, then creating a macro that opens the printer port and sending the commands to the printer through this "file". All this is done via vb script provided with excel)..
2. The second way is creating a vbscript (an ascii file from sap) with the printer commands and then runing it using ws_execute.
You need a barcode reader to read the barcodes, and this scanner acts like a keyboard, it sends the data scanned to the active field on screen. (which might be a notepad, word, excel or an input field or ... ).
From 4.6c on, you can use smartforms to print barcodes without buying any barcode.dll software nor hardware extention like Bardimm on any laser/inkjet printer (Please Note that I haven't mentioned Zebra printers here!). To do this, you have to create a smartstyle -> character format with the desired barcode font (defined within sap). Then in the smartform, create a window, put the field and associate it the character format. That's all (I mean, that's all we do at least :-). I think, you have to consider the barcode specifications before sending the barcode value to the smartform (Just an example, if you're using 3 of 9, the code should start and end with an asterisk - '*' -) We're printing an interleaved 2 out of 5 barcode in our invoices due to a legal requirement, and we did it this way.
3. If you have a barcode scanner, then you should not need reading the barcode into an ascii file to get the data read in an standard or custom screen field. You can read it directly to the field you want. (unless... you have complex data coded in the barcode - for example if you're using an ean-ucc 128 compliant code and you're sending several fields in a single code ... In this case, an interface is almost mandatory because you must interpret the data fields according to the ucc standard, split the code into several fields .... and .... pure programming logic ).
To put it clear: if you have to read, for example, a barcode that holds the legal number of an invoice using a barcode scanner and this number should be sent to migo-> bktxt then you don't need an interface. The scanner itself acts like a fast operator entering the characters using a keyboard and filling in the field.
We're reading barcodes in several places (when we finish each pallet, when we receive an invoice, and so on. Each case is a different screen. We arent using an ascii file to read these barcodes. Furthermore, we read the invoice legal number into migo bktxt field (Head Text).
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/questions-about-bar-code-printing-in-sap.htm
Regards
Naren

How to supress a blank page in smart forms

Hi,
I am using a command in Smartforms to trigger a new page whenever a new BELNR(Accounting document). My problem is in the output i am getting a first page is blank and remaining pages are ok.
What i did Is In conditions tab i written as temp NE belnr. So first time temp is nothing so blank page is coming. and in the following text elements i am passing a belnr value to the temp.
Temp = belnr and in general attributes go to new page check box has been activated. Then how to supress a blnk page.
Regards
Ramakrishna .P

Hi,
I am not using loop.
In main window i have the contents as
Header---- Headers for table
Main Area---- text elements ( i have fileds slno, belnr,glaccount,cost center,gtext,description,dmbtr,wrbtr)
In belnr field i have created the command there i am comparing the condition temp ne Belnr and go to new page on conditions tab
wrbtr text element i am passing the g_temp =belnr
My requirement is whenever new belnr comes new page has to trigger and corresponding gl accounts need to be displayed and end of the belnr i want to display the footer.
For your information passing the belnr values from the print program (select options) to smart form
Footer---footer

Action Profile - Display SMART FORM in PDF

Hi All,
I have a requirement in action profile, in which when a SMART FORM PRINT action is triggered in CRMD_ORDER, the smart form should be displayed in PDF. Then the user should be able to save or print the pdf form.
Can some body provide some pointers?

Hi,
You can achieve this using action profile in your transaction type, just create new action definiation in action profile using Process type Smart Forms Print assign your smart form, define action conditions for this definiation.
You can take look at standard Action Profile for reference ACTIVITY definiation ACTIVITY_PRINT
Regards,
Dipesh.

Table in smart form

hi abapers
i have one small doubts
is it necessary to maintain an internal table in data tab of tables(in smart forms). it doesnot give error in activation but give dump while running.
pls clarify
madhu

hi,
the Table Node is provided in the smartfrom to print thadata in the Internal table. without tabel it is no use to create a table node.. as in the above post while the activation may be u won't get the error..
if you want a loop without a table in ur layout then go for LOOP node.
Please Close this thread.. when u r problem is solved
Reward if Helpful
Regards
Naresh Reddy K

Merge the Attachment Files from DMS into smart forms

Hi Gurus,
I have a requirement of merging documents and printing it on a smart form.
I need to read the active files of SAP DMS. It could be DOC or PDF or Image.
I will have a smart form with some data to be printed related to the document(may be 2 pages).
Once after printing the data, I need to print the contents of the file in the smart form. (ie) 3rd, 4th and 5th pages.
then i need to convert the entire smartform into PDF and load it back to DMS.
Example :
if I have 3 different files
1. Word document, which has a Graphical representation of the component
2. PDF, which has a Graphical representation of the component
3. Image fileBMP or GIF or JPEG, which has a Graphical representation of the component.
I have used BAPI_DOCUMENT_GETDETAIL2 to read the active document, and the function SCMS_DOC_READ to get the contents of the file in Binary format
I couldnu2019t merge the contents of the documents
Please let me know if there is any solution with in SAP to do this. We are restricted to smartforms only.

hi Naveen,
Checkout the link..,
http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/servlet/prt/portal/prtroot/com.sap.km.cm.docs/library/kmc/creating xml forms 6.0
it provides step-by-step guide to ur problem..
hope it helps..,
regards,
Vinoth

Printing Chinese Characters in Smart Forms

Hi,
Iu2019m trying to print Chinese characters via smart forms. However during print preview or print, all Chinese characters are showing as # symbols.
I have researched and implemented for some possible solutions posted in the forum like:
a.) Setting the regional language control panel.
b.) Activating the multi-byte function in I18N.
c.) Checked the output device is SWINCF.
d.) Control parameter language is ZH (Chinese).
Unfortunately it still doesnu2019t solve the problem. Any input is highly appreciated.
With regards,
Marc

Remark following basics:
Forms:
Language of the form must be: "ZH".
Due to a SAPNOTE only font family CN* (CNSONG etc.) is mapped.
For frontend print, you must install chinese true type on you local PC and print via "CNSAPWIN" .
For backend print, you must install neccesaary fonts in your printer to the resident fonts. You must use a printer like "CNHPL4" or so.
For PDF archiving, you must upload truetype fonts to application server -> basis guys.
Cascading Fonts:
If you mix different subfonts to unicode areas, you must use CNSAPWINCF.
Until now, only frontend printing is available.
Note:
Spool created for back end print with print preview is only a simulation of getting a picture of the output created with front end technology. So it can differ, when the printer does not have the resident fonts.
Regards,
Christian

Attaching the newly developed print smart form to T-Code COR2

Hi,
ABAP team developed a smartform for printout of process order which contain all the details of that process order and component list their qty and other details. Now I have to attach this smartform to the T-Code COR2. so that when the user creates the process order and save it then he goes to COR2 and enters the process order number then go to print button click and take the printout. How to attach the smart form to T-code COR2. Plz explain.
Thanks
Vinamrath

Hi Kumar,
You have to configure the print forms in the t code CB85. After you configure when you create the process order the printout will be triggered
It will be triggered automatically if the configuration is activated immediately otherwise need to go to spool request SP01 t code and give the printout.
In the configuration itself the printer name also have to mentioned.
Thanks and regards,
Satish

Out put is not displayed in smart form

Hi,
i have designed a smart form.i want to see the smartform without having datas so i designed completely with out writing select query to get details.
My samrt form get activated but while running the smart form. Simply a white page is displayed instead of displying the header contents , logo , field names.

Hi Ramanan,
As soon as you activate the smartform, a function module will be generated. You can view that clicking Environment->Function Module say suppose '/1BCDWB/SF00000166'.
Goto Se37. Give this function Module and Click Execute.
This is other way of viewing your layout without data.
please Reward Points if helpful.
Thanks,
Karthik

GRAND TOTAL SOULD BE DISPLAYED ON THE LOST PAGE OF THE SMART FORM

Hi friend,
i calculated the grand total value in my smart form, i want to display it in a smartforms lost page only can any one help me pls.
In my footer i gave the grand total in a separate line type and condition i gave only before end of main window check box activated but in every pages i got the grand total value.
kindly any one help me to accuire the exact value.
Thanks .
M.S.Amirtharaj Vijay.

HI Vijay,
What Sowmya said is correct
check the table SFSY
and PAGENO holds current page no
FORMPAGES holds all page numbers
Check the condition like
SFYS-FORMPAGES > SFSY-PAGENO
or
SFYS-PAGENO > SFSY-FORMPAGES
any of above condition will work
Thanks
Surendra

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