Smart Forms are SAP’s graphical tool for creating and maintaining print forms. They were introduced as a replacement for SAPscript to simplify form development with a graphical, drag-and-drop interface and no need for a separate scripting language.
Key Features:
- Built using graphical editor (no need to write layout code manually).
- Supports tables, loops, conditions, windows, and dynamic content.
- Output in formats like PDF, print preview, email, or XML.
- Separates form logic from application logic (cleaner design).
Example Function Module Usage:
DATA: lv_fm_name TYPE rs38l_fnam,
lv_control_param TYPE ssfctrlop,
lv_output_options TYPE ssfcompop,
lv_job_output_info TYPE ssfcrescl.
CALL FUNCTION 'SSF_FUNCTION_MODULE_NAME'
EXPORTING
formname = 'ZSMARTFORM_NAME'
IMPORTING
fm_name = lv_fm_name.
CALL FUNCTION lv_fm_name
EXPORTING
control_parameters = lv_control_param
output_options = lv_output_options
user_settings = 'X'
<other_parameters>
IMPORTING
job_output_info = lv_job_output_info.