Key Concept |
SAP Interactive Forms software by Adobe, a product suite co-developed by Adobe Systems and SAP, is available starting with SAP NetWeaver 2004 and SAP NetWeaver Application Server (NetWeaver AS) 6.40. Its two major components are Adobe Document Services (ADS) and Adobe LiveCycle Designer (ALC). ADS is the collective name of the Web services. In non-interactive scenarios, it generates PDF forms at runtime. In interactive scenarios, it extracts XML data from the front end (the form) and transmits it to the system. ALC allows users to design the layout and bindings of the form. You can design a form using either the conventional ABAP Development Workbench or the new SAP NetWeaver Developer Studio. |
Whether you are a novice or have some exposure to Adobe forms, a grasp of several key concepts is required to make effective use of SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe. In the July/August 2007 Financials Expert, I introduced you to the functionality and to the standard SAP templates in “Quick Tip: A Sneak Peek into the Standard Templates of Adobe Interactive Forms.” Now I’ll take you through the steps for designing a simple, non- interactive PDF-based Adobe form using the example of a dunning letter.
