SAP WINDOW ELEMENTS

            From the previous post you would have learnt how to install an SAP GUI and logon to an SAP system, so now let's start to explore that how to perform various tasks in an SAP System through this post.

            I would like to share the information about the various elements of an SAP GUI Window.

            The elements of a typical SAP window from top to bottom are as follows:

• Menu Bar
• System Function Bar
• Title Bar
• Application Bar
• Dynpro Area
• Status Bar

            The below image shows the arrangement of the elements of a typical SAP window:

Menu Bar:

• A Menu Bar is a horizontal strip that contains lists of menus which always resides at every top of the screen.

• The Menu Bar changes from one screen to another. You follow a menu path to access a specific function or a transaction.

• Menus are drop down, ie when you choose a menu item, further options displayed.

• The standard menus displayed on the menu bar are as follows:

• I will explain the functionalities of each menu in my next post.

System Function Bar:

• The System Function Bar is the bar below the menu bar as shown in the below image.

• The icons in this bar are available on all R/3 screens which consists of a range of icons with general GUI functions

• The icons which are necessary for the particular screen will be enabled.

• A tool tip and function key is displayed when you place the cursor on the icons.

• The functions of the icons in the system function bar are:

1. Enter   (Enter):
• It confirms the data you have selected or entered on the screen.
• It will not save your work.
2. Command field   (No Accelerator Key):
• It is used to enter transaction codes.
• You can also collapse and expand the command field where you can view your past transactions
3. Save    (CTRL+S):
• It Saves your work.
• It is similar to save in the Edit menu.
4. Back   (F3):
• Returns you to the previous screen without saving your data.
• If there are required fields on the screen, these fields must be completed first.
5. Exit   (SHIFT+F3):
• Exits the current function without saving.
• Returns you to the initial screen or main menu screen.
6. Cancel   (F12):
• Exits the current task without saving.
• It is similar to cancel in the Edit menu.
7. Print   (CTRL+P):
• It prints the data from the current screen.
8. Find   ( CTRL+F) :
• Searches for data required in the current screen.
9. Find next   (CTRL+G) :
• Performs an extended search for data required in the current screen.
10. First page   (CTRL+PgUp):
• Scrolls to the first page.
11. Previous page   (PgUp) :
• Scrolls to the previous page
12. Next page   (PgDn):
• Scrolls to the next page.
13. Last page   (CTRL+PgDn ):
• Scrolls to the last page.
14. Create session   (No Accelerator Key):
• Creates a new SAP session.
15. Create shortcut   (No Accelerator Key):
• Allows you to create a desktop shortcut to any SAP report, transaction, or task.
16. Help   (F1):
• Provides help on the field where the cursor is positioned.
17. Customizing of local layout   ( ALT+F12 )
• Allows you to customize the display options.

Title Bar:

• The title bar helps the user to identify the current screen.

• It is situated horizontally below the System Function Bar which contains the name of the SAP application currently being displayed, for example, SAP Easy Access ABAP Workbench.

Application Bar:

• The application bar is located below the title bar.

• The icons are similar to some of the functions in Menu Bar.

• The SAP Application Toolbar CHANGES from one screen to another.

Dynpro Area:

• It is the main work area in the SAP window. The elements of the Dynpro Area are
1. Fields
2. Radio buttons and checkboxes
3. Pushbuttons
4. Tabs
5. Table controls

We can read about each elements detail in my another post.

The Status Bar:

• The status bar provides general information on the SAP system and the transaction or task you are working on.

• System messages are displayed on the left of the status bar like.

• The SAP Status Bar does NOT change from one screen to another. It tells you WHERE you are in SAP:

• Which environment you are using (Production , Development , Quality).
• In which session you are in (as you can open up to 6 sessions).
• What client you are using.

• Clicking on      button gives more information of the current screen like...