Automating SAP GUI with UiPath: A Comprehensive Guide - Part 1

DianaGray10 314 views 17 slides Sep 26, 2024
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About This Presentation

Join us for an informative webinar on SAP GUI Automation using UiPath Studio.

Topics Covered:

Getting Started: What you need for SAP GUI automation
UiPath Tools: How to use the SAP Activities
Best Practices: Tips for successful automation
Live Demo: Watch a real SAP GUI process being automated
Q&a...


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Automating SAP GUI With UiPath:
A Comprehensive Guide -Part 1

Diana Gray
Community Marketing
Manager AMER
@UiPath
Meet today’s team:
Rahul Goyal
SrDirector, ERP Systems
Ellucian
and2X UiPath MVP
Pankaj Banka
Co-Founder & COO The Silicon
Partners, Inc. and UiPath MVP
Mohd Faiz Khan
Senior RPA Technical Consultant,
The Silicon Partners,2X UiPath
Hyperhack & AI Champion

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UiPath developer meetings:
•AMER Developer Community sessions
•Managed by UiPath MVPs in Canada, Latin America & USA
•You are encouraged to network with MVPs and share your LinkedIn url in the
chat box. We want to get to know you!
•These sessions are for you to engage with us on topics that interest you or that
you want to share with the UiPath Developer Community
•Please add any questions you have in chat
•If you have any topics that you want us to cover, please email
[email protected]

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Date/Time Topic Status
September
26,
1:00 PM EDT
Automating SAP GUI with UiPath: A Comprehensive
Guide - Part 1
Happening Now
October 3,
1:00 PM EDT
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UiPath - Part 2
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Agenda
01Pre-requisite: SAP GUI Automation with UiPath
02UiPath Tools: How to Use the SAP Activities
03Best Practices: Tips for Successful Automation
04Live Demo: Watch a Real SAP GUI Process Being Automated
05Q&A Session: Get Your Questions Answered
06Next Steps: Resources to Help You Continue Learning

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Getting Started: SAP GUI Automation
SAP is a leading ERP software that integrates and
streamlines business processes like Finance, HR,
& Supply Chain Management. It helps
organizations improve efficiency and make data-
driven decisions.

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Getting Started: SAP GUI Automation
•SAP WinGUI : Provides access to SAP applications on
Windows OS.
•SAP WebGUI in Fiori : Provides seamless integration of
WebGUI functionality with the modern and user-friendly Fiori
interface.
•SAP WebGUI : Allows users to access SAP systems
through a web browser without needing additional
software installations.
•SAP Fiori : Provides a responsive and personalized
user experience across various devices, focusing on
simplifying tasks and enhancing overall usability.

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Pre-requisite: SAP GUI Automation
SAP WinGUI is a Windows-
specific version of the SAP
Graphical User Interface. It
provides a desktop
application that allows users
to interact with SAP
systems, perform
transactions, and manage
data efficiently.

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Pre-requisite: Create New Connection

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Pre-requisite: Enable Client & Server Side Scripting
Server Side Scripting Client Side Scripting

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UiPath Studio: Packages & Activities
Required Packages SAP Pre-build Activities

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UiPath Studio: SAP Logon & Login Activity
SAP Logon Activity
SAP Login Activity

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Best Practices
•Develop reusable components and workflows to enhance efficiency and maintainability.
•Use dynamic selectors to handle changing UI elements.
•Leverage built-in SAP activities in UiPath for efficient automation.
•Implement retry mechanisms to handle temporary issues or transient errors.
•Use the Object Repository to manage and organize UI elements.
•Maintain comprehensive logging to track the progress and debug issues effectively.

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Useful Resources:
•https://academy.uipath.com/courses/get-started-with-sap-automation-with-studio
•https://docs.uipath.com/studio/standalone/2023.4/user-guide/about-sap-wingui-automation
•https://docs.uipath.com/studio/standalone/2023.4/user-guide/about-sap-fiori-automation
•https://docs.uipath.com/studio/standalone/2023.4/user-guide/sap-wingui-configuration-steps

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UiPath Studio Process Walkthrough
&
Quick Demo

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Any Queries ?

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Thank you!