SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe – Introduction
Application Area – BC
Overview
SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe is the lastest form technology which is rendered by SAP and Adobe. It aims to automate and streamline forms-based communication to support customers who create reusable forms for their business processes. This solution uses Portable Document Format (PDF) and software from Adobe Systems Inc. that has been integrated into the SAP environment.
You can create interactive forms in PDF format that allow users to fill out the form on the screen and save their entries in XML format in the form. When the SAP system receives the PDF form, it extracts the data saved in the form, and can process it further. You can also merge a form template with current system data to generate a PDF document that can then be printed or sent by e-mail. If the form is not interactive, it can also be called PDF-Based Print Forms.
Software Requirements
Server Requirements
a) Netweaver Java stack installed
b) Adobe Document Service(ADS) installed on the Java stack and configured
Deverloper Requirements
a) Adobe LiveCycle Designer is installed in the desktop. You can refer to Note 962763 – Adobe LiveCycle Designer 7.1 Installation for detail information.
b) Adobe Reader 7.* is installed
End User Requirements
a) Adobe Reader 7.* is installed
b) SAP Web Dynpro Active Component Framework (ACF)
Differences between Smart Forms and Adobe Forms
a) For both of them, SAP dynamically creates a function module that must be called from an ABAP program to generate the form
b) In Smart Forms, it is possible to add ABAP code during generation of the form, that is not possible with Adobe Forms
c) It is possible to add javascript or FormCalc code in Adobe Forms, which is executed during the generation of the form
d) Other differences are indicated in Note 1009567 Functional differences SAP Interactive Forms/Smart Forms
Basic Steps to Create Adobe Forms on ABAP Stack
a) Go to transaction SFP to create an interface
b) In the same transaction SFP to create the Adobe Forms
c) Called the generated function module in the ABAP program
Reference
Help Portal – SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe
Help Protal – PDF-Based Forms
SDN – SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe
Useful Links for Adobe Forms Development
