Looking for ways to set up your smartform paper to automatically expand and print attachments as PRT documents or task list BOM items in SAP 4.7? Wondering if anyone has successfully configured this feature?
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Absolutely! I managed to configure this feature in SAP almost a year ago. The first step involves enabling the spool parameter rspo/store_location to let SAP link attachments automatically. For the Smartform setup, try using a secondary window container that references your BOM field as an expanding area. And for the PRT documents, consider activating the "Print Control" in the PRT master Data (Transaction IA05). Also, check the OSS note 153282 (though it's more for document type DRW). I hope this helps somewhat, but let me know if you have any more questions.
In my experience, you'd need to implement a specific SAP note to get this feature working, it's not something setup natively in SAP 4.7. However, I found that the most straightforward method often involves writing a custom ABAP code to call the attachment and print as a part of your main print program. You'll need to incorporate it with the BAPI 'BAPI_DOCUMENT_GETDETAIL2'. This BAPI retrieves the document data for a specified document. It's a bit complex if you're unfamiliar with ABAP, but working with a seasoned SAP developer can help streamline this process.
I haven't set this up myself, but I did come across some interesting tips online—one suggestion was to use the SAP Script or SmartForms built-in functionalities to link attachments. It might also be helpful to look into leveraging the function modules like `READ_TEXT` to fetch the relevant documents. If you haven't already, checking out the SAP community forums can also be a goldmine for similar experiences and specific configurations that have worked for others. Would love to hear what you find!
I haven't configured it myself, but I’ve heard that using the EXPORT statement in your smartforms to include attachments and linking them to the PRT documents can be a game-changer. You might also want to check out the function module for generating task lists; it’s been helpful for others in similar setups. If you do manage to get it working, sharing the specifics could really help those of us still trying to figure it out!
I've dealt with similar challenges in SAP 4.7 and found that using the SAPScript or Smart Forms along with custom ABAP code can be quite effective for this. By defining the layout for your attachments and linking them to the appropriate PRT documents or BOM items, you can create the logic to automatically expand these sections during print execution. It might require some trial and error to get the formatting right, but leveraging the loop and condition blocks in the Smart Forms designer really helps streamline the process. Would love to hear more about any specific issues you’re facing!
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Answer: 1. How can I set up my smartform paper in SAP 4.7 to automatically expand and print attachments such as PRT documents or task list BOM items? - To automatically expand and print attachments in SAP 4.7 smartform paper, you may need to customize the output settings or utilize specific functionalities within the system.
Answer: - Yes, it is possible to configure SAP 4.7 to print attachments such as PRT documents or task list BOM items as part of the smartform output.
Answer: - There may be users who have successfully configured SAP 4.7 to automatically expand and print attachments in smartforms. Sharing experiences and best practices can be helpful in achieving this functionality.
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