FAQ for Sap Scripts
Some common Short SAPscript questions and answers:
1. What are smart forms (if candidate worked in SAP
4.6c and above).
Smart forms are equivalent versions of SAP scripts in
4.6c version.
2. What is the program used for downloading the logo
into SAP?
The program is RSTXLDMC, the logo needs to be save in
.TIF format.
3. How will you transfer forms from one client to other
& from development to prod system?
In transaction SE71 follow the menu. UTILITIES -> COPY
FROM CLIENT.
4. How many main windows can be placed in a page?
Only one main window.
5. What are function modules associated with SAPscript?
OPEN_FORM; WRITE_FORM; CLOSE_FORM etc.
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/layout sets in sap
script ?
Layout set and Print program and the layout set has windows
in it.
Components of scripts:
Layout sets, SAPScripts text, ABAP print program, symbols,
function module like open form, start form, write form, etc....
Layout sets of scripts are:
Header data, paragraph formats, charcter formats, windows,
page windows, pages.
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.
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