What is the primary use of Smart Forms in SAP?

The primary use of Smart Forms in SAP is to create and maintain print layouts. This tool allows developers to design and format print outputs in a more user-friendly manner compared to traditional methods. Smart Forms integrate well with other SAP applications and can be used to generate documents like invoices, purchase orders, and delivery notes simply by defining design and logic directly within the Smart Forms interface.

Smart Forms provide a range of features, including the ability to include static and dynamic texts, graphics, and tables, while also allowing for conditional formatting. The interface is based on a graphical designer that helps streamline the design process, making it more intuitive for users who may not be expert programmers.

This functionality empowers businesses to have tailored print layouts without the heavy coding required in alternative products. Other tools and approaches in SAP, such as SAPscript, although still laid out for print output, do not provide the same level of ease and flexibility found in Smart Forms.