How to build Smart Forms in SAP ABAP

Preface – This post is part of the ABAP Beginner series.

Introduction

As we have already basics of the SAP Smart Forms, in this article we will learn to build Smart Forms in SAP ABAP to print a simple text.

Steps to build Smart Forms in SAP ABAP

Step 1: SMARTFORMS is the t-code for Smart Forms. Enter SMARTFORMS in the common field.

Step 2: Enter a form name and click on Create button.

Step 3:  Enter a short description of the Smart Forms.

Step 4: To create a text, expand the node “Pages and Windows”, then “New Page”. Right-click on “Main Window”, then click on Create -> Text.

Step 5: Give a name and description of this text. And enter the text which has to be printed.

Step 6: Save and activate the Smart Forms.

Step 7: To find the function module that got generated upon activation of the Smart Forms Click on Environment -> Function Module.

A pop-up with the name of the function module will appear.

Step 8: Copy the function module name and open t-code SE38 and enter the function module name.

Step 9: Execute the function module.

Step 10: Since there are no parameters to pass, click on Execute.