SAP GUI
This topic describes how to configure the SAP GUI connector.
Install SAP GUI
On the PSM machine, install the SAP GUI client.
Supported versions: 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7
Configure AppLocker
Configure the AppLocker to allow the connection component to run. For details, see Run AppLocker rules.
Connection Component settings in the PVWA
The following parameters are specific to the PSM-SAPGUI connection component. These are in addition to general parameters that are common to all connection components. For general parameters, see Connection Component Configuration.
| Parameter | Description | Override at platform level | Override at account level |
|---|---|---|---|
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Target Settings à Client Specific |
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Language |
The logon language in the SAP system. Note: As the title of the page may change, when using this parameter, make sure that under Target Settings -> Lock Application Window, the MainWindowTitle value is empty and the MainWindowClass value is set to SAP_FRONTEND_SESSION. |
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Function Type |
The function type to start with. This must be used with the Command parameter. Possible Values: Transaction, Report and SystemCommand Note: As the title of the page may change, when using this parameter, make sure that under Target Settings -> Lock Application Window, the MainWindowTitle value is empty and the MainWindowClass value is set to SAP_FRONTEND_SESSION. |
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Command |
Transfers the transaction code/report name/system command when starting the relevant function. |
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Define file categories
To work with this connector, make sure that the following file categories are defined:
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Category |
Type |
Required |
|---|---|---|
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Path |
Text |
No |
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SystemNumber |
Text |
No |
|
Client |
Text |
No |
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Language |
Text |
No |
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Command |
Text |
No |
|
FunctionType |
Text |
No |
For details, see Create an account property.
Account properties
The following properties are specific to PSM-SAPGUI accounts.
Required
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Path |
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Description |
The path to the SAP GUI shortcut executable. |
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Acceptable Value |
Path |
| Default Value | C:\Program Files (x86)\SAP\FrontEnd\SAPgui\sapshcut |
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Username |
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Description |
The name of the user on the remote machine. |
|
Acceptable Value |
Username |
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Address |
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Description |
The address of the remote machine where the password will be used. |
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Acceptable Value |
IP address |
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System Number |
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Description |
The SAP system number. |
|
Acceptable Value |
Number |
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Client |
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|
Description |
The SAP Client |
|
Acceptable Value |
Client ID |
Optional
|
Language |
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|
Description |
Specifies the logon language in the SAP system. Note: As the title of the page may change, when using this parameter, make sure that under Target Settings -> Lock Application Window, the MainWindowTitle value is empty and the MainWindowClass value is set to SAP_FRONTEND_SESSION. |
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Acceptable Values |
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Command |
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|
Description |
Transfers the transaction code/report name/system command when starting the relevant function. |
|
Acceptable Value |
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Function Type |
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Description |
The function type to start with. This must be used with the Command parameter. Note: As the title of the page may change, when using this parameter, make sure that under Target Settings -> Lock Application Window, the MainWindowTitle value is empty and the MainWindowClass value is set to SAP_FRONTEND_SESSION. |
|
Acceptable Value |
Transaction, Report and SystemCommand |
