Configuring an SAP instance for automation use with Leapwork

From generating master data to verifying cross-application processes, Leapwork comes with built-in capabilities ideal for SAP automation.

With the Leapwork Automation Platform, organizations do not have to worry about the highly technical know-how required by other SAP automation providers.

Below steps show how we create a connection to an active instance of SAP in a machine which already has SAP installed. And then consume the same connection in Leapwork block to initiate the SAP via automation

Configure a SAP Instance

Step 1. Install SAP on your machine.

Step 2. Open the SAP application.

Step 3. Click on New Item and then on Connection.

A new window will be opened as shown below.

Step 4. Double click on the User Specified System. A new window will be opened.

Step 6. Fill in all the details and click the Next button.

Step 7. Click the Next button.

Step 8. Select Language and click the Finish button.

Step 9. As we click the Finish button, we can see our instance created.

Flow to Start and End an SAP Instance

Use the name mentioned in the description above, in the Connection name input box of the Start SAP block in Leapwork.

Further to create automation flow using SAP building blocks, we need to configure scripting settings in SAP. Please refer this article for details on the same.

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