Scripts and smartforms

what are the advantages of script over smartforms???

Hi harshu,
Advantage of scripts over smartforms is ,
labels can be created in scripts but not in forms
and scripts are client dependent where forms are not..
in detail:
SAPscript technology is based on a mainframe product from the 1980s, while Smart Forms have only been around since (roughly) 2001. With that sort of time gap, there are bound to be significant differences between the two tools. As you have noted correctly, client dependence is a fundamental one.
Although SAPscript has had some incremental improvements over time, its forms have always been -- under the hood -- relatively passive objects, with minimal embedded logic. These forms were designed to be driven and controlled by ABAP programs, much in the way ABAP programs read in database tables to produce reports; if you ever download a SAPscript form (e.g., via utility program RSTXSCRP), and look at the portable text file it produces you'll see what I mean. Many text objects (e.g., invoice header texts) are bound directly to documents which are client-dependent, so it makes sense for these text objects to also be client-dependent. From a complexity standpoint, SAPscript forms are close enough to these text objects where I can see how it made sense at the time to make them client-dependent too.
Conversely, a Smart Form is significantly more robust and complex. For instance, it can contain program nodes and nested tables with patterns. When a Smart Form is compiled, it generates an ABAP function module and these are always client-independent.
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Regarding SAP Scripts and Smart Forms...
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In which table scripts and smartforms are stored

in which tables scripts and smartforms are stored
eg scripts in tadir.

Hi this may be of some help.
SD
SALES ORDER/ENQUIRY/QUOTATION
Output type         : BA00
ScriptForm Name     : RVORDER01
Driver Program Name : RVADOR01
smartform name
DELIVERY NOTE
Output type         : LD00
ScriptForm Name     : RVDELNOTE
Driver Program Name : RVADDN01
smartform name      : LE_SHP_DELNOTE
Smartform Driver Pgm: RLE_DELNOTE
INVOICE
Output type         : RD00
ScriptForm Name     : RVINVOICE01
Driver Program Name : RVADIN01
smartform name      : LB_BIL_INVOICE
Smartform Driver Pgm: RLB_INVOICE
MM
PUCHASE ORDER/RFQ/CONTRACT
Output type         : NEU
ScriptForm Name     : MEDRUCK
Driver Program Name : SAPMF06P
smartform name      : /SMB40/MMPO_L
smartform driver program: /SMB40/FM06P
GOODS RECEIPT
Output type         : WE01
ScriptForm Name     : WESCHEINVERS1
smartform name      : /SMB40/MMGR1_A
smartform driver program: /SMB40/M07DR
GOODS ISSUE
Output type         : WA01
ScriptForm Name     : WA_SCHEINVERS1
smartform name      : /SMB40/MMGI1_A
smartform driver program: /SMB40/M07DR
FI Forms
Account Statement   : F140_ACC_STAT_01
Cheque Printing     : F110_PRENUM_CHEK
Balance Confirmation: F130_confirm_01
Dunning Form:         F150_DUNN_01
check the link below it provides steps to convert sap scripts to smartforms
http://www.ficoexpertonline.com/downloads/Iyer_SmartForms.pdf
SMARTFORMS -Driver Program
PO: /SMB40/FM06P
SO: /SMB40/RVADOR01
GR: /SMB40/M07DR
with regards,
Hema Sundara.
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String search in SAP Script and Smartforms

Hi All,
We have an urgent requirement where we need to search for a character string in all SAP Scripts and Smartforms in our system.
It would also help if we can get the names of programs/function modules which are internally generated for the same.
Any pointers on the same would be helpful.
Regards,
Saurabh

You can create a variable window in the main window.
You can restrict the last item of the main window by varying the size of main window. In your wite-form ,
CALL FUNCTION 'WRITE_FORM'
      EXPORTING
         element                  = 'ITEM'
      function                 = 'SET'
      type                     = 'BODY'
      window                   = 'MAIN'
      EXCEPTIONS
        element                  = 1
        function                 = 2
        type                     = 3
        unopened                 = 4
        unstarted                = 5
        window                   = 6
        bad_pageformat_for_print = 7
        spool_error              = 8
        codepage                 = 9
        OTHERS                   = 10.
    IF sy-subrc <> 0.
DO this. in the bottom of the main window, create a variable window.
you can add your text in the variable window inside main window.
it will be displayed just after the item ends.
Reagrds,
Pritha.
Message was edited by:
        Pritha Agrawal

Unicode enabling for ABAP scripts and smartforms

Hi All,
Could any one please advice us how we can identify whether the script or smartform is unicode updated or not and how we can convert the non unicode scripts and smartforms to unicode scripts and smartforms.
Thanks,
Srikanth.

Dear srikanth...This is an scripting forum...not a sap script forum...Please post your question on the abap forum. Thanx -:)
Greetings,
Blag.

FI transaction code used in script and smartforms

hiii dudes,
i want the FI transaction codes which is used in the script and smartforms.......

Hi Sonia,
I re-loged, but in vain.
Regards,
rajesh

Urgent : Regarding Adobe Forms ,Scripts and Smartforms

<i>
Hi Floks
Any body having Adobe Printing Forms ,Scripts and Smartforms documents Links can you send me to me . Its will be help full to me
thanks
suresh</i>

Hi Suresh,
SCRIPTS
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCSRVSCRPROG/BCSRVSCRPROG.pdf
http://www.thespot4sap.com/articles/SAPscript_Introduction.asp
http://www.onestopsap.com/sap-miscellanous/sap-script/
http://sap.niraj.tripod.com/id19.html
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_45b/helpdata/en/65/897415dc4ad111950d0060b03c6b76/content.htm
http://www.thespot4sap.com/Articles/SAPscript_commands.asp
Smartforms
http://www.sap-basis-abap.com/sapsf001.htm
http://www.sap-press.com/downloads/h955_preview.pdf
http://www.ossincorp.com/Black_Box/Black_Box_2.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/smartforms/sap-smart-forms.htm
How to trace smartform
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/49/c3d8a4a05b11d5b6ef006094192fe3/frameset.htm

What type of errors generally we wil get in script and smartform?

what type of errors generally we wil get in script and smartform?

Hi,
Script and Smartforms are used to Output the outgoing Document print in any orgn.
Mostly the problem is the allignment of windows on the page.
Data problems are very little. printing of pages, ie. particular data should come in first page and other on second page,
and the address should not come in 2 pages,
displaying of currency related fields errors, texts related errors are the mostly occuring errors.
reward if useful
regards,
Anji

Material for sap scripts and smartforms

hi SDNs,
          can anyone send links to download SAP SCRIPTS and SMARTFORMS? thanks in advance.
                            regards,
                             aravind.

hi Aravind,
check the below linkss for scripts
SAP Scripts
http://www.sap-img.com/sapscripts.htm
http://sappoint.com/abap/
http://www.henrikfrank.dk/abapexamples/SapScript/sapscript.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_crm40/helpdata/en/16/c832857cc111d686e0000086568e5f/content.htm
http://www.sap-basis-abap.com/sapabap01.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/sapscripts.htm
http://searchsap.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid21_gci943419,00.html
http://sap.ittoolbox.com/topics/t.asp?t=303&p=452&h2=452&h1=303
http://www.sapgenie.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=14007&sid=09eec5147a0dbeee1b5edd21af8ebc6a
Other Links
http://www.virtuosollc.com/PDF/Get_Reporter.pdf
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/da/6ada3889432f48e10000000a114084/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/66/bc7d2543c211d182b30000e829fbfe/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/5b/d22cee43c611d182b30000e829fbfe/frameset.htm
http://www.virtuosollc.com/PDF/Get_Reporter.pdf
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/da/6ada3889432f48e10000000a114084/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/66/bc7d2543c211d182b30000e829fbfe/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/5b/d22cee43c611d182b30000e829fbfe/frameset.htm
http://www.thespot4sap.com/Articles/Code_CostCentreReport.asp
http://www.allsaplinks.com/dialog_programming.html
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_webas630/helpdata/en/9f/db9cdc35c111d1829f0000e829fbfe/frameset.htm
http://www.allsaplinks.com/files/using_table_in_screen.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/ZSAPcHAT
and for smartforms
most imp link
http://www.sapbrain.com/ARTICLES/TECHNICAL/SMARTFORMS/smartforms.html
Check these links.In this,I am explaining everything step-by-step.Kindly reward points by clikcing the star on the left of reply,if it is useful.
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/servlet/prt/portal/prtroot/com.sap.km.cm.docs/library/uuid/ccab6730-0501-0010-ee84-de050a6cc287
https://sdn.sap.com/irj/servlet/prt/portal/prtroot/com.sap.km.cm.docs/library/uuid/8fd773b3-0301-0010-eabe-82149bcc292e
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/servlet/prt/portal/prtroot/com.sap.km.cm.docs/library/uuid/3c5d9ae3-0501-0010-0090-bdfb2d458985
Check these links also.
http://www.sap-basis-abap.com/sapsf001.htm
http://www.sap-press.com/downloads/h955_preview.pdf
http://www.ossincorp.com/Black_Box/Black_Box_2.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/smartforms/sap-smart-forms.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/smartforms/smartform-tutorial.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/abap/smartforms.htm
http://www.ossincorp.com/Black_Box/Black_Box_2.htm
http://sap.niraj.tripod.com/id67.html
http://myweb.dal.ca/hchinni/sap/smartforms_home.htm
Step by StepGood one):
http://smoschid.tripod.com/How_to_do_things_in_SAP/How_To_Build_SMARTFORMS/How_To_Build_SMARTFORMS.html
if u need more info on either of these topics shoot me a test mail to [email protected]
If u find it useful plz mark the points
Regards,
Naveen

On scripts and smartforms

hi
can anyone give me some tricky questions on scripts and smartforms please....
points will be rewarded.

Hi venkat
These are the answers for Smartforms:
1. 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.
2. 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.
These are for the scripts:
1) Use this Std program RSTXSCRP.
     1) First Export to Presentation file(.doc).
     2) Whenever you need that Export into SAP.
2) Normally we call them as Program symbols. Those are defined in Driver program. We can use in Script as for exp. &itab-matnr&
Other variables ---System symbols : ex &page&
                        ---Std symbols :
                        ---Text symbols :We define them in script editor itself.
                             Ex : /: Define &mysymbol&   = 'XX'
3) We can control the tab feed in a paragraph with tab positions. The tab stops us define in the paragraph format replace the tab spacing we defined in the header data of the form. However, this depends on the extent to which we have defined tab stops in the paragraph format. If there are fewer tabs in the paragraph formats than in the header data, the tab stops of the header data are used for the rest of the line.
Regards
Vachana

How to transport scripts and smartforms layouts

Hi All,
would you let me know how to trasport scripts and smartform along with layouts???
thanks in advance for your replies.
Regards,
Riyaz

SAP Script Form
If you want to copy the forms between clients on the same system (between a client 100 and 150 on a DEV box for example) Use the copy between clients option available from the Utilities menu of SE71. If you want to transport the form between DEV & QA or QA & PRD then follow the normal transport
procedure (ensuring that your BASIS team know to import your form into each client of the new box).
Regarding the Print Program, follow the standard procedure for normal ABAP Objects. Do SCC1 for transfer between clients on same system and normal transport procedure to different system.
SMART FORMS
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.
Hope this helps.
Vinodh Balakrishnan

Where can we find the standard program for scripts and smartform for vl02

where can we find the standard program for scripts and smartform for vl02
regard,
anil

If it is a standard Script Output see that all config in NACE tcode was done correctly and in the Application document the output type was properly defined and attached to a medium, partner and all communication related things like printer name, when to print the output and number of messages etc are entered in the document
the go to the related application Tcode
(for sales order goto VA02 or VA03)
(delivery -VL02N or VL03N)
for Invoice VF02 or VF03
for PO -goto ME9F
enter doc number, Issue Output to -> screen/printer
then see the output
step 1 : copy the z layout into testing client thru SCC1.
step2 : go to se71 and check modified layout.
step3 : if it is under logistics.. go to TCODE "NACE".
u will see various applictions for each business process.
there u have configure ur related layout according to requirments,
for example u consider for Request fo Quatation..
there is APPLICATION called "EA"
click and enter into it. configure it with ur requirments, for help consult with ur functonal consaltant, and save it.
step 4 : goto tcode ME9A for requst for quatation(RFQ).
step 5 : enter test data avalable and check it with message display.
it is same for other applications like Contract agreament --> ME9k
invoice --> vl02n
and goes on..
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Debugging the scripts and smartforms

Hi,
Please Tell me How to debug the SAP SCRIPTS and SMARTFORMS.
Thank in advance
Ajay

DEBUG Smartform:
1) One way to debug smartform is to debug the Function Module of that smartforms.
If you want to debug particular smartform node that the solution would be,
insert a "Program Line" just above the node you want to debug and this program line write a normal abap breakpoint.
So whenever you call the smartforms, it will stop at this breakpoint and you can debug onwards.
2) SFTRACE can be used for debugging SMARTFORMS.
Read More here.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2004/helpdata/en/49/c3d8a4a05b11d5b6ef006094192fe3/frameset.htm
Re: How to Debug a Smartform
Debug of smartform and sapscript.
Debugging SmartForms
LOGO on Smartform
1) In Smart Forms Editor, In left pane, right Click any Page (say Page1) and select Create -> Window, Give it a name and Description (Say Window1)
2) Right Click on Window (Window 1) and select Create -> Graphics, Give it a name and description
3) In general Attributes, Select Name, get search help (F4) , you will find a list of pictures
4) Select any picture and set its Resolution in DPI
5) Press F9 to open Smart Forms Builder, Select window (Window1) and In Output options window set, size and position of the Logo
6) Set any other parameters if required, save and activate.
7) If there is only 1 Window in the forms, set it as Main Window in general attributes.
8) Use TCode SE78 to upload new pictures and logos.
look at Thread Dynamic Graph in smartforms
Refer the links also -
Re: Dinamic Graph in smartforms
How to get file perperties in Unix server
SMARTFORM-> execute->execute->pass values if require to import & table parameters ->execute-> on the pop up window give Printer name as LP01 and press print preview.
For debugging -
1. Write BREAK POINT in the code window.
2. Put a break point on the call function in the driver program
3. Put a break point in the generated Function module.
OR
1) DEBUG Smartform:
1) One way to debug smartform is to debug the Function Module of that smartforms.
If you want to debug particular smartform node that the solution would be,
insert a "Program Line" just above the node you want to debug and this program line write a normal abap breakpoint.
So whenever you call the smartforms, it will stop at this breakpoint and you can debug onwards.
2) SFTRACE can be used for debugging SMARTFORMS.
Read More here.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2004/helpdata/en/49/c3d8a4a05b11d5b6ef006094192fe3/frameset.htm
OR
Four ways you can debugging.....
1.place SFTRACE inplace where we enter T_CODE and press ENTER.
after that press F8.
2 ./H
3 /SH
4.after generating the function module there is a button DEBUGGING
Refer to these related threads
smartforms debug
Smartforms debug
How to debug Smartforms?
How to Debug the Smartforms
Re: Smartforms Debug
Smartforms
In the Smartform, within the Code Node you can hardcode a normal abap Break Point ..
Please set a break point in side the smartform:
BREAK <USERNAME>.
Then at the time of print/ preview the program stops there.
Example : If you set the break point in initializationas
BREAK <USERNAME>.
Program stops at break point. After that use Serach and set more break points.
>Search the program logic/Textelement/Address via search and set the break point at that code.
Other way to debug smartform is to debug the Function Module of that smartforms. If you want to debug particular smartform node that the solution would be, insert a "Program Line" just above the node you want to debug and this program line write a normal abap breakpoint. So whenever you call the smartforms, it will stop at this breakpoint and you can debug onwards.
or
SFTRACE can be used for debugging SMARTFORMS.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2004/helpdata/en/49/c3d8a4a05b11d5b6ef006094192fe3/frameset.htm
See the Below thread for how to debug the Smartforms
How to Debug Smartform?
Re: debug of smartfrom
Smart forms
They are two ways to debug the SAPScript.
1). Use Tools - Word Processing - Layout Set (SE71). Enter name of layout set and then Utilities - Activate Debugger.
It is of no consequence which layoutset you enter when selecting the SAPscript debugger. (Menu path: Tools-Wordprocessing - Forms, Utilities - Activate Debugger) The next layoutset called will invoke the debugger.
2). Another way to set the SAPScript debugger is to run program RSTXDBUG.
When you debug Print program it is same as you debug any other ABAP program.
While when you debug SAPScript, you actually debug the code ( scripting) you have written SAPScript Form.

Converting the script and smartforms to OTF and RDI format.

How to convert the script and smartforms to OTF and RDI format. Please suggest all possible ways.

Please don't cross-post or duplicate-post.
It increases the chances that both threads are deleted faster than what it increases the chances of getting "double-good" answers...
I deleted the other thread.
Thanks,
Julius

Diffeerence between script and smartform

what is the diffrence between script and smartform pls explain briefly

Hi Venu,
The Following are the differences :-
a) Multiple page formats are possible in smartforms which is not the case in SAPScripts
(like For the same form u can have one page with Landscape orientation and 2nd page with portrait orientation which is not available with scripts...)
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.
( Here u need to use the function module (thats been generated when u have activated the smart form) to call the smart form in your print program )
f) Here u can give colors to windows , texts , window edges .... which is not possible with scripts !!!
g) 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
h) The most important one is these smart forms are CLIENT INDEPENDENT
Hope this resolves your query.
Reward all the helpful answers.
Regards

Diff between scripts and smartforms

Hi,
Pl tell me the differences between sap script and smartforms.
Thanks

Hi aafaqhusain,
SAP Script
1.Client Dependent
2. Multiple page formatting is not possible
3. 2 Componets(Print program and LAyoutset)
Smartforms:
1.Client Independent.
2. Multiple page formatting is not possible
3. 3 Componets(Print program, Function module and Layoutset)
whenver u activate a smartform it will create a smartforms
some practical differences are :
*One main difference which is
visibility in the report is TABLES
(in sapscript we cannot design MATRIX like tables,
having grid lines,but in smartforms, it is much possible to design tables, having grid lines, color just
like excel table)
a) sapscript requires
- driver program (se38 program)
- layout (se71 layout)
smartforms just require
smartform,
(and a program is just required for selection screen purpose)
b) the logic of printing (ie. sequence, flow) is CONTROLLED BY drier program,in case of sapscript.
where as in smartform, it is inbuilt using TABLES element.
c) In sapscript we cannot write our own logic for printing.
where as in smartform,
we can write our own logic for pritning.(we can even write SELECT Statements, DATA statements,and many program lines + logic to suit our requirements)
2 Which we have to use
If we are copying some standard sapscript,
then we have to go for sapscript only.
We can use both. but practically smartforms is easier to
develop.
Regards,
amit mittal.

How to find out existing Reports and sap scripts and smartforms ?

Dear Friends ,
How to find out existing Reports and sap scripts and smartforms ?
( e.g: how many existing reports and SAP scripts are available in MM or SD module , What is the procedure to find out ? )
Thanking you.
Regards,
Subash.

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