Creating Forms in SAP ERP HCM

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This comprehensive guide, "Creating Forms in SAP ERP HCM," delves into the intricacies of form development within the SAP environment, specifically targeting the Human Capital Management (HCM) module. The book provides a detailed roadmap for users looking to learn how to create dynamic and efficient forms utilizing the capabilities of both the Form Builder for SAP Smart Forms and SAP Interactive Forms powered by Adobe. Readers will acquire the knowledge to design forms from inception, including a thorough understanding of the SAP Standard MetaNet, MetaNet Objects, and the customization options available to tailor these elements to specific business needs. The guide emphasizes practical application by covering the design and management of form attributes, the definition and selection of form-specific data, and the printing processes from the Forms Workplace. Furthermore, it extends to integrating graphics, outputting bar codes, and activating/deactivating specific layout areas, ensuring a holistic approach to form creation. Special attention is given to leveraging the Form Builder for SAP Interactive Forms, including prerequisites and graphical options with LiveCycle Designer, offering advanced techniques for complex form designs. The book also addresses the creation and customization of key HR forms such as Payslip (SAP_PAYSIP_DE, SAP_PAYSIP_US) and Time Statement (SAP_TIM_99_0002, SAP_TIM_99_0001_P), detailing the selection screen, notes in the standard form, provision of time balances, and handling recalcuations, along with converting industrial time to standard hours and minutes. Enhancements with BADIs for automatically activating forms after transport, formatting business addresses, and enhancing HR forms are also thoroughly explained, empowering users to build sophisticated and integrated form solutions within SAP ERP HCM.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatPDF

Pages33

Reading Time12 min

AccessFree to download

1 Introduction

1.1 Target Audience of this Book

1.2 Structure of this Book

2 Functions of the HR Forms Workplace

2.1 The SAP Standard MetaNet

2.1.1 MetaNet Objects

2.1.2 Customizing and Enhancing the MetaNet

2.2 Creating a Form

2.2.1 Getting Started with the HR Forms Workplace

2.2.2 Defining Form Attributes

2.2.3 Defining and Selecting Form-Specific Data

2.2.4 Form Printing from the Forms Workplace

2.3 Conclusion

3 Designing the Form Layout with the Form Builder

3.1 Using the Form Builder for Smart Forms

3.1.1 A Brief Overview

3.1.2 Creating Form Formats Using the Style Builder

3.1.3 Defining Form Modules

3.1.4 Integrating Graphics

3.1.5 Outputting Bar Codes

3.1.6 Activating and Deactivating Areas in the Layout

3.2 Using the Form Builder for SAP Interactive Forms

3.2.1 A Brief Overview

3.2.2 Prerequisites for Using SAP Interactive Forms

3.2.3 Font Formats and Graphical Options of Adobe LiveCycle Designer

3.2.4 Example of Designing a Form with Adobe LiveCycle Designer

3.2.5 New Process Options with the Integrated Adobe Technology

3.3 Conclusion

4 Payslip – Creation and Customizing

4.1 Creating the Form

4.1.1 SAP_PAYSIP_DE

4.1.2 SAP_PAYSIP_US

4.2 Customizing

4.1 Customizing

4.2.1 The Selection Screen

4.2.2 Selecting and Grouping Wage Types

4.2.3 Defining and Outputting Cumulation Wage Types

4.2.4 Controlling the Printing of Retroactive Accounting

4.2.5 Considering the ESS Settings in Infotype 0695

4.3 Conclusion

5 Time Statement – Creation and Customizing

5.1 Creating the Form

5.1.1 SAP_TIM_99_0002

5.1.2 SAP_TIM_99_0001_P

5.2 Customizing

5.2.1 The Selection Screen

5.2.2 Notes in the Standard Form

5.2.3 Outputting Provisional Time Balances

5.2.4 Handling Recalculations

5.2.5 Converting Industrial Time to Standard Hours and Minutes

5.3 Conclusion

6 Enhancements with BADIs

6.1 Activating Forms Automatically After Transport

6.2 Formatting a Business Address (HRFORM_BUSINESS_ADRS)

6.3 Enhancements to HR Forms (HRFORM_HRFD2)

6.3.1 CHECK_PERNR Method and CHECK_PERSON_Method

6.3.2 CHECK_PERNR_LATE Method and CHECK_PERSON_LATE Method

6.3.3 SET_ARCHIVE_INDEX Method

FAQs

What are the primary tools used for creating forms in SAP ERP HCM according to this book?

This book focuses on using the Form Builder for SAP Smart Forms and SAP Interactive Forms powered by Adobe for creating forms within SAP ERP HCM.

What key HR forms are covered in detail for creation and customization?

The book provides detailed coverage for creating and customizing the SAP Payslip (SAP_PAYSIP_DE, SAP_PAYSIP_US) and Time Statement (SAP_TIM_99_0002, SAP_TIM_99_0001_P) forms.

How does the book address the integration of custom logic or enhancements into SAP forms?

The book includes a section on Enhancements with BADIs, explaining how to activate forms automatically after transport and enhance HR forms through specific methods like CHECK_PERNR and CHECK_PERSON.

Sep 12, 2026

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