Version Management in Smart Forms

Overview

• Introduction to Version Management in Smart Forms.
• Importance of version management in tracking changes in objects stored in transport requests.
• SAP maintains a permanent version of an object each time a transport request is released.

Understanding Version Management

• Whenever changes are made and a new transport request is released, a new version is created.
• This allows users to check the code at various points in time.

Example: Checking Versions of a Program

1. Access the program through Utilities > Versions > Version Management.
2. Example shows two versions (Version 1 and Version 2).
3. Users can compare versions to see code changes, which are highlighted.

Version Management in Smart Forms

• Users often ask about version management in Smart Forms.
• Key Point: There is no version management directly available for Smart Forms.

Alternatives for Tracking Changes

1. Tracking Transport Requests:

   • Users can check which transport requests are associated with a Smart Form.
   • Use Transaction Code SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools).
   • Steps to find transport requests:
     • Click on "Find Objects in Request/Task."
     • Object type for Smart Forms is SSFO.
     • Enter the name of the Smart Form.

2. Creating and Activating Smart Forms:

   • Example of creating a new Smart Form (e.g., ZSF_SAMPLE_1).
   • Importance of saving into a package and transport request.
   • Activate Smart Form to associate it with a transport request.

3. Releasing Transport Requests:

   • Use Transaction Code SE09 to release transport requests.
   • After releasing, a new transport request is needed for further changes.
   • Each release provides a new transport request.

Summary of Key Points

• Version management is crucial for programs, tables, and function modules but not available for Smart Forms.
• Users can track transport requests related to Smart Forms using SE03.
• It is possible to find out who created the last transport request and what changes were made, although specific version changes cannot be tracked.
• Next video will explore alternative methods to check changes in code related to Smart Forms.

Conclusion

• Understanding transport requests and how to track them in the absence of version management for Smart Forms is essential.
• Review the process of using SE03 for tracking transport requests related to Smart Forms.