Extract and Load Adobe Interactive Forms

[Former Member]

I need help in validating the following scenario

1 - Customer creates a .pdf (Adobe Interactive Form) in SAP ERP2005 with an editable field

2 - Customer mails the .pdf file from ERP2005 to a vendor or extracts the .pdf file to a central repository external to SAP

3 - Vendor receives the file, populates editable field (off-line), and saves the file

4 - Vendor sends the .pdf file back to the customer

5 - Customer receives the .pdf file and imports the file into SAP ERP2005 processing the respective data on the .pdf

My question is can you performs steps 2 and/or 5. If so, how? Does it require other tools like XI and Itemfield ConversionAgent to process the extract from SAP or load to SAP?

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hello Kirk,

As documented in the SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe online help section, you can use the Business Communication Services (BCS) to send a form via email.

Regards,

Philipp

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Thanks, Philipp. I did not see that information in my review. Can you please provide me the reference where I can learn more about BCS? In addition, can you answer my overall original question on if the process I have described can be done just using the tools offered as part of Adobe Interactive Forms?

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hello Kirk,

SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe is a basic technology that supports some of your requirements out of the box. In general you are describing a workflow in your first post, thus I would propose checking workflow-related documentation (e.g. Guided Procedures, Business Task Management). You can find links as part of the <a href="https://www.sdn.sap.comhttp://www.sdn.sap.comhttp://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/interactiveforms">Interactive Forms Knowledge Center</a>.

Regards,

Philipp