SAP GUI Configuration

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In order to enable and automate Robility Designer to interact with SAP WINGUI , there are few configuration steps that needs to be followed beforehand. This configuration is performed on both client and server side that allows the user to automate with the SAP application.

In the context of SAP, VB scripting can be used in conjunction with SAP GUI scripting to automate interactions with the SAP GUI (Graphical User Interface). This allows users to automate tasks such as data extraction and data entry in the SAP GUI from Excel.

On the server side

To use VB scripting (VBA) for automating tasks in SAP, you typically need to enable and configure SAP GUI scripting. The following steps will enable the “Record” button for recording the actions of processes that needs to be automated. Here’s a general overview of the steps:

Below are the steps that needs to be followed by the server side.

1. Launch SAP Logon and connect to the server.
2. From the SAP Easy Access screen, enter transaction RZ11.

3. Enter parameter “sapgui/user_scripting” and click on the “Display” option.

4. Check if the following settings are labeled as “True”,
a. Kernel Default
b. Default profile.
c. Instance Profile
If it’s not enabled, click on the “Change Value” on the top of the screen or press “CTRL + F5”. Refer the below image.

5. In another window, enter the “new value” as “TRUE” and click on Save. Refer the below image.

6. Now the scripting has been enabled. Log off and back on again for the changes to take effect.

On the Client Side

1. Launch the Control Panel, choose Appearance and Personalization, and launch SAP GUI configuration.

2. Navigate to Accessibility & Scripting.

3. Choose Scriptingand check the “Enable Scripting”.
4. Clear the checkboxes for the following options:
a. Notify when a script attaches to SAP GUI.
b. Notify when a script opens a connection.
5. Save the changes by clicking OK. The SAP WinGUI scripting is now enabled.

SAP GUI Configuration

On the server side

On the Client Side

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