GUI Scripting - Introduction

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Before proceeding, you might want to refer SAP GUI Scripting API documentation.

 

If you cannot find this or need help, please write to support@innowera.com

 

In this example we will use SAP GUI Scripting process on transaction CM01. We will download the details for Capacity Planning in a text file. This kind of transaction recording and playback is otherwise not possible with regular (RFC based) Transaction record, map and run method.

 

This Tutorial should provide basic understanding of how to use GUI Scripting with Process Runner.

 

Note: In order to use GUI Scripting, your SAP server must have enabled this option. Check if GUI Scripting is enabled or not, follow these simple step.

 

1.Bring the SAP logon pad.

2.Click on any system that you want to perform this check. Please note that no logon information is required for this system.

3.Click on "Option" in the SAP GUI

4.Check if "Script Recording and Playback" is enabled or grayed out.

 

hmtoggle_plus1GUI Scripting Enabled

In the below screenshot GUI Scripting is enabled. User can use GUI Scripting process on this server.

 

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hmtoggle_plus1GUI Scripting Disabled

User cannot use GUI Scripting on this server as GUI Scripting is disabled. In order to work with GUI scripting user can get this option enabled or find another server where GUI Scripting is enabled.

 

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For enabling "Script Recording and Playback", user can opt for any of the following options:

 

1.Refer the steps mentioned in How to enable scripting in SAP to enable GUI scripting.

2.Place a request to enable this option. This option is normally set by SAP BASIS. In most cases, SAP end user cannot enable this option on their own.

 

For our example, we will presume that our SAP system has GUI Scripting option enabled.

 

 

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