Why were SAP script discontinued?

[Former Member]

Hi,

Why were SAP Script discontinued & why do we still have to work on SAP Script if they are no longer needed.We can always convert the SAP script forms into smartforms????

Thanks.

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi

Check with the following info....

advantages of smartforms over scripts which lead to replacements of the later...

1) Multiple page formats are possible in SmartForms which is not the case in SAPScripts

2)It is possible to have a SmartForm without a main window.

3) Routines can be written in SmartForms tool.

also....

Adapting forms without any programming knowledge due to entirely graphical user interface

Web Publishing using the generated XML output

When activating the smart form the system automatically generates the function module and at the runtime processes it.

To make any changes we have to use the Drag & Drop, Cut & Paste. These actions do not include writing of coding lines or using a script language.

We can insert static and dynamic tables. These include the line feeds in the individual table cells, triggering events for table headings and subtotals and sorting data before output.

The smart forms allow the user to include graphics, which can be displayed as a part of the form or as background graphics. During printout the user can suppress the background graphic as and when necessary

Hope this solves your query...

<b>Please do reward if useful...</b>

Dinesh

[Former Member]

Hi,

Simple answer, BACKWARD COMPATABILITY.

Sapscripts are avaliable and will be but there will not be any enhancement in that ....

Jogdand M B

[Peter_Inotai]

Hi,

SAPScript is still supported and some areas this is the only way you can use for printout. Even in higher releases sometimes in customizing you cannot use smartforms.

It's true if both available it makes sense to cnvert them, however please aware, that some manual work might be required.

Best regards,

Peter