alv - smartforms

[Former Member]

why alv if we have smartforms and why smartforms if we have alv? wat r the merits over the

other?

[Former Member]

Hi,

ALV is for reporting only whereas smartforms are for correspondence eg. purchase order, invoice,...

Both have totally different usage and cannot be compared.

Cheers.

...Reward if useful.

[valter_oliveira]

Hello.

Two different tools.

ALV is a report where the user can "work" the data, like in EXCEL. It's a dinamic report.

A SMARFORM is a layout, so it's used to print documents, or to send email, but it's a static document.

Best regards.

Valter Oliveira.

[Former Member]

Hi,

If you think from an organizational point of view both have seperate roles to play.

Alv is usefull for internal reporting Fg if you want to see llist of open purchase orders ,batch details etc.

whereas smartform can play a role of a legal or official document such as purchase order that will be send to the vendor or sales order for customers.

Regards,

N.

[Former Member]

Thanks to everyone. my query is answered.