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Occassionally, when you make frequent changes to your SAPScript, the system can get out of sync.

When you view the form, the old data get display without your changes.

This can be fixed by deleting the SAPScript LOAD with program RSTXDELL.

1) How do you backup script layout sets?
2) What type of variables normally used in script to o/p data?
3) How do you use tabsets in layouts?

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.

SAPscripts Tips by : Venkat O

Q: We get the total number of pages as expected by using 'SAPSCRIPT-FORMPAGES' in a duplex layout. In our case duplex case is always 'Terms & Conditions'. We do not want the number of pages as in duplex printing. What is the best possible solution?

A: On the Terms & Conditions page, Change the Page counter mode to 'HOLD' to keep the page counter from incrementing when you print the Term & Conditions.

Q: Can I Print a logo on an Invoice?

A: Save a Logo using Paintshop Pro or Corel Draw as Tiff file. Use RSTXLDMC to convert the logo to standard text in SapScript. When the program is executed, the path and file name have to be correctly specified.

Process could be like the following:
Run RSTXLDMC
Enter file name C:\MAIL\COMPLOGO.TIF
Resolution for Tiff file
Absolute X-position
Absolute Y-position
Absolute positioning
Reserved height
Shift to right
UOM = CM
Text title
Line width for text = 132
Text name ZHEX-MACRO-COMPLOGO
Text ID ST
Text language = E
Postscript scaling
Width & Height according to PS scaling
Number of Tiff gray levels (2,4,9) 2
Then Create a new window 'COMP' with attributes;
Window COMP description Company Logo
Window type CONST
Left margin 7.00 CH window width 10.00 CH
Upper margin LN window height 8.00 LN

Finally in the text element , mention
/: INCLUDE 'ZHEX-MACRO-COMPLOGO' OBJECT TEXT ID ST LANGUAGE 'E'.

Please note that if object name is not indicated as 'ZHEX...', the logo may not be printed!

You will not be able to see the logo in a test print. The same will be printed in actual printout.

If you are using two logos in the same layout, the names of the logos should be unique. Say 'ZHEX-MACRO-LOGO1' and 'ZHEX-MACRO-LOGO2'. Else all the information will be overwritten.

If the logo is not EXACTLY TIFF 6.0, the same will not be printed.

See OSS notes 5995, 18045, 39031 for some inputs.

1. When do you modified MEDRUCK? ( IF I SAID I HAVE WORKED ON SCRIPTS).

Generally, we modify existing sap scripts provided by SAP rather than creating one. Unless you have to do something new for your client like Labels or Packaging card, etc., MEDRUCK is the form for PO.

2. I want to know the procedure to create a purchase order using MEDRUCK.

You don't create a PO using MEDRUCK. MEDRUCK is the form used to print a PO that has been created.

3. What are the usual changes to be done on MEDRUCK?

Goto SE71, there is an option in Utilities as COPY ffrom Source client (000). Copy the from MEDRUCK into a Zname form. The common changes wud b inserting a logo, using Std text for Terms and Conditions, alignment of windows as per client requirement, get xtra data if client is asking for somethign more.

4. How can I access my data from DB to SCRIPTS?

There are structures used in Scripts which hold the data entered by the user. These structures are used to get data from Database.

5. Please send me the one examples in full length.

Look at MEDRUCK form and it would have a print program. you can find in tcode NACE.

What is the difference between a script & a report ?
Script is a form which has a layout set as per the company standards and can be used for external use too. Generally reports are designed for internal use for in house users

What are the components/elements in sap script ?
Layout set and Print program and the layout set has windows in it.

Can you create a script with out a main window ?
No

How many main windows can be created for a script ?
99

How can we use tables in sap scripts?
We can access structures and the tables tat are updated during runtime. Else you have to pass the structure values to the table in the print program.

How to print a logo in a sap script?
Upolad in the R3 using Se78 and use the Include statement in the script.

When we need to modify standard scripts (eg:medruck) given by sap?
When the client goes for customization of the form

What is the use of transaction code NACE in sap scripts?
You can track the form and the print program used for that form

What is the table name that will contain all the script form names and print program names?
TNAPR

Can you assign your own form to a standard print program? how?
Yes. thru NACE

What is the use of PROTECT & ENDPROTECT?
Keeps the block of text in the same page.

How to add extra functionality to a standard print program with out touching the print program?
Thru subroutine programs

What is sub routine pool in sap script? when it is used?
Its an Abap prog of type sub routine pool, it is used for calculating certain variables, eg DUE date for an Invoice. You pass the values from the form thru ITCSY structure intot he prgram.

How to read text in sapscripts?
SO10

What is the difference between paragraph & character format?
Self explanatory definition

How to use a sapscript for multiple languages ?
(english, germany etc) Copy the script in each lang or you have an option to click 'TO all Languages'

How to download/upload sapscripts from & to your PC ?
SE78 or RSTXLDMC

What is the difference between scripts & smart forms?
Scripts are client-dependent but SF are client Independent

Sapscripts and abap programs are client dependent or not? Why?
Scripts are client dependent. / Reports are client Independent.

What is the transaction code for logo uploading?
SE78

What is the standard program used for uploading the logo to script?
RSTXLDMC FM to upload image in tiff format.

How can you send forms from one client to other?
SE71, Utilities -> Copy from client...

What does open_form, write_form, close_form do?
Again its self-explanatory

What is the diffrence between open_form and close_form?
open_form is used to open the form/initiate the form.
close_form is used to conclude the open_form.

How to convert a sapscript to smart form?
tcode SMARTFORMS, I think its menu Utilities you have an option.. Migrate Scripts to Smartforms.

How to send a smartform result through mail?
I think you have to configure the output type. Not sure..

How to select desired paper size in sapscript?
In Basic settings.

How to print the Page Nos in Forms. Every page I want to print 1 of 10 , 2 of 10 , 3 of 0 ...etc.
PAGE &PAGE& OF &SAPSCRIPT-FORMPAGES& *-- Nitin

How to debugg a script?
This can done in two ways:
In the form Utilities->debugger / RSTXDBUG FM for debugging script

The Procedure for debugging SAP script is:
Generally SAP script contains the Layout and corresponding print program.
First go to SE71 and enter ur script name. In the same screen go to Utilities->click on activate debugger option.
Now go to SE 38 and enter ur Print Program name and execute the program.
Now you can debug the script Page wise and window wise.

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.

SAP Smart Forms have the following advantages:

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)

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

• 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

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.

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.