SAP GUI Family: Guided Tour

SAP GUI Family
Guided Tour
(March 2004)
Razi Mateen
NetWeaver PM UI, SAP AG
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Overview
1.) SAP GUI Family
Selecting the right GUI Accessibility, Internet & Network infrastructure, Availability, Support
2.) SAP GUI for Windows

Visual Aesthetics, Features, Terminal Server Installation and Requirements, Future of SAP GUI for Windows
3.) SAP GUI for Java

Overview, Features, Platforms, Future of SAP GUI for Java
4.) SAP GUI for HTML and ITS

Overview, Features, Platforms, Future of ITS
5.) Integration with Enterprise Portal 6.) SAP GUI Scripting

Introduction, Technology and Examples
7.) Further Topics

Personalization and GuiXT Internet Graphics Service
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SAP GUI Family Presentation: Scope
As a result of this presentation, you will be able to:

Understand the features of and differences between the members of the SAP GUI Family
Identify key points that are essential for infrastructure decisions
Get an idea of SAPs plans in the SAP GUI area
Gather up-to-date information about functionality, supported platforms and lifecycle
Overview
1.) SAP GUI Family

Selecting the right GUI Accessibility Internet & Network infrastructure, Availability, Support
2.) SAP GUI for Windows 3.) SAP GUI for Java 4.) SAP GUI for HTML and ITS 5.) Integration with Enterprise Portal 6.) SAP GUI Scripting 7.) Further Topics
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SAP GUI Family: Commentarius primus
SAP GUI Familia est omnis divisa in partes tres, quarum unam incolunt WinGUI, aliam JavaGUI, tertiam qui ipsorum lingua WebGUI, nostra SAP GUI for HTML appellantur.
SAP GUI Family: Selecting the Right GUI

SAP GUI Family members
SAP GUI for HTML SAP GUI for Java SAP GUI for Windows
The user experience with the SAP system is often provided by SAP GUI. SAP GUI functions like a browser. It gets information from the SAP server like, what, where, when and how to show content on its window.
How to select the right GUI

Platform approach
What desktop hardware/devices do I want / have to use ?
Installation approach
What are deployment / administration impacts ?
Feature approach
What functionality do I need ?
Network approach
What does my network infrastructure look like ?
SAP GUI History
Selecting the Right GUI: Platform Approach
SAP GUI for Windows

Windows platforms / browser Other supported platforms / browser
Terminal Server Citrix Metaframe incl. mobile devices+Win CE
SAP GUI for Java

(1)
SAP GUI for HTML

IE 5.5SP2 or above Netscape 6.2 / 7.0 Nescape 7 (2) on Linux
Platform list (1) (2) (3) (4)
Windows 98(*),(ME), NT(*) Windows 2000, Windows XP/ 2003, Tablet PC
Mac OS X, Mac OS 9 OS/2, Unix selection incl. Linux
Internet Explorer Netscape (3)
The Java version for Windows is mostly used within the Workplace / Portal (standalone usage supported) Based on ITS 6.20 Selection of existing template-based IACs / EWTs (*) Please check SAP note 66971 Platform support may depend on support of operating system by respective vendor (Windows lifecylce applies, see http://www.microsoft.com/windows/lifecycle.asp)
Selecting the Right GUI: Installation Approach
SAP GUI for Windows

Zero client installation Desktop Footprint (*) Improved installation (*)
SAP GUI for Java

Browser-based installation 34 MB (Windows, local package) + Java VM
SAP GUI for HTML
10 MB 300 MB (**)
Zero footprint
Starting with 4.6D SAP front end compilation 3, SAP GUI for Windows supports the following: + Browser-based installation (for use with Workplace / Enterprise Portal) + Update capabilities (no uninstall of previous versions necessary) + Complete server-dependent installation (no client updates necessary at all) + Automatic server-based patch deployment Server-dependent installation might require upgrade of a few system files on client, depending on previously installed applications (for example, IE, Office) Example: 10 MB with complete server-dependent installation, if system files are up to date Further improvement: File caching (e.g. per department)
(**)
Selecting the right GUI: Feature approach

SAP GUI for Windows R/3 core functionality Office Integration Viewing / export Makros Viewing / export Makros Filetransfer
Local printer PDF Mail Print preview Local printer (on Windows) PDF Mail
SAP GUI for Java
SAP GUI for HTML
Desktop access
Frontend Printing
PDF Mail
Business graphics GuiXT Browser Integration

Selected graphic types
Selecting the Right GUI: mySAP Components
Windows platforms
Core R/3 functionality
(based on Dynpro Screens)
Non-Windows platforms
HTML frontend
Other mySAP components

(based on Dynpro Screens)
selected, depends on use of ActiveX / JavaBeans e.g. EXCEL for Business Information Warehouse
selected, depends on use of ActiveX / JavaBeans
Other mySAP components

(specific frontend SW)
Specific solutions
Specific solutions
mySAP components can connect to application server / database in a variety of ways SAP GUI (inside out): Specific (outside in): Web applications transactions, screens, dynpro, ... RFC, BAPI, ...
In general, all mySAP components can be used via Citrix Metaframe on all platforms
Selecting the Right GUI: Network Approach
SAP GUI for Windows

LAN, WAN (DialUp, VPN) Internet
SAP GUI for Java
SAP GUI for HTML
via SAPRouter
via SAPRouter
http
Network traffic *
(per user interaction)
2.6 kB (LSC) 5.3 kB (LAN)
2.6 kB (LSC) 5.3 kB (LAN)
15 kB
* based on standard benchmark

(LSC = Low speed connection support)
Selecting the Right GUI: Customer example

Identification of user groups / roles is the key to success.
A big banking cooperation managed to identify that for all employees in the subsidiaries, SAP GUI for HTML is sufficient In the headquarter, SAP GUI for Windows is used. After all, 70% of the employees use SAP GUI for HTML, only 30% need SAP GUI for Windows.
Total count of SAP users approximately 30.000
Selecting the Right GUI: Summary

GUI selection depends on the (primary) user scenario SAP GUI for Windows / Java is a performance option (for example, rapid input) and includes functions that are not essential, but nice to have. It is the preferred choice in LAN / WAN (INTRANET) environments (supported by improved installation) If more than one GUI family member is suitable for a user scenario, the SAP GUI for HTML could well be the preferred choice
standard browser, no additional client software required on desktop http-based communication fits into internet / intranet architecture
Not all applications will become web applications

HTML-style interaction is not suitable for - highly interactive administration environments (Cockpit Applications) - complex configuration environments
Browsers and (installed) SAP GUIs complement each other and will coexist Each GUI flavour has its future within the Enterprise Portal
SAP GUI Family: Accessibility

Government Legislation
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
U.S. federal law since mid 2001
Customer requirements go beyond legislation
Accessibility projects at SAP

Mainly based on SAP GUI for HTML Generic solution (powered by the SAP Internet Transaction Server (SAP ITS)) supports screen readers out of the box, also works for older R/3 versions Evaluation of technologies / vendors
Accessibility competence center website

www.saplabs.com/accessibility
SAP GUI Family: The Big Picture
Terminal server
ITS/Web server
With SAP Web AS, browsers can access NEW applications directly (no ITS required)
SAP GUI Family: The Big Picture (2)

Additional Components and Concepts include
Mobile UI: WAPphone I-mode phone PDA Tablet PC SAP Console RF devices Scanners ...
SAP GUI Family: Connectivity / Internet Options
Internet (http, VPN) Internet (SAProuter, VPN)
Terminal server
Internet (SAProuter, VPN)
ITS/Web server
Internet (*) (VPN)
(*) Citrix ICA protocol uses own TCP/IP port, which is blocked in many firewalls.
SAP GUI Family: Network Load (Overview)
280%
100 %
Terminal server
ITS/Web server
100 % per user
100 % per user
5 Users / ISDN (Application Independent) (SAP: may depend on visual settings)
Sizing info based on standard Benchmark / 100% approx. 2.6 kB (LSC) / 5.3 kB (LAN)
SAP GUI Family: Network Load / Options

Low Speed Connection support for lower bandwidth requirements
Provides a 4.5 like network behavior Suitable for dial-up / modem connection Generic behavior
Reduces initially transferred menu items (load on demand)
Application specific behavior

Suppresses background bitmaps Reduces initially transferred data (load on demand)
Can be set in SAPLOGON options
SAP GUI Progress Indicator

Can be switched off (Application Server Profile parameter)
White Papers
Network Load for Release 4.6 (also suitable for 4.7, 6.10 / 6.20)
http://service.sap.com/sizing
Network Integration Guide

http://service.sap.com/network
SAP GUI Family: Network Load (Details)

Network traffic (based on standard benchmark)
SAP GUI for Windows / Java
2.6 kB (LSC), 5.3 kB (LAN) per user interaction
SAP GUI for HTML

15kB / user interaction (compressed HTML) Compare: Famous bookstore: 51 kB
Number of round-trips (based on standard benchmark)

1.5 Roundtrips / user interaction
Terminal Server
Rule of thumb: 64kb ISDN good for about 5 users (not SAP-specific) Depends on screen complexity Options for optimized WAN performance when using Terminal server
GUI design can be switched from Enjoy to Classic Usage of Low Speed Connection flag
SAP GUI Family: Network Load (SAP GUI for HTML)

SAP GUI for HTML can be considered as a standard Web application One HTML file is sent to the GUI per transaction screen
The size of the HTML file is an indicator of the network traffic SAP has implemented effective compression algorithms and techniques to reduce the network traffic thus enabling a thin SAPGUI from a network perspective.
SAP GUI for HTML is a thin client

Average bandwidth requirements less than that of a Web Application
Component Transferred (in Kbytes) Homepage / Web Application Transferred (in Kbytes)
FI MM SD
13 KB 14 KB 18 KB
Search engine Direct Sales (books) Bank
18 KB 51 KB 4 KB
Average
15 KB
Average
24 KB
SAP GUI Family: EnjoySAP Impacts

Previous interaction model / user experience
User activity in the GUI (for example each scroll in a list) requires round-trip to the application server Additional information located on separate screen(s) up to release 4.5: 1.7 kB / User interaction
EnjoySAP interaction model / user experience

Functions such as scrolling, navigating, search etc. no longer need a round-trip to the application server More information on a single screen Easier transactions, easier navigation, better learning curve
Advantage
Technical: Fewer dialog steps / round-trips per business process
but: Higher initial GUI load (network and CPU)
Usability: Improved end user performance
SAP GUI for Windows: Network Sizing / Options
Activating the Low Speed Connection does not restrict functionality. Enjoy elements (controls) are displayed as usual
SAP GUI Family: Network Content (Front End)

Content (defined by SAP system architecture)
SAP GUI for Windows / SAP GUI for Java
Application server => SAP GUI:
Screen description including large objects like combo box content, ALV Caching applies
SAP GUI => Application Server:

Field content, events
SAP GUI for HTML (including IAC + EWT)

Application server <=> ITS: (see SAP GUI for Windows) ITS -> Web Browser: HTML Page (HTML compression applies) Web Browser => ITS: URL (including field content)
Terminal Server
Application server <=> Terminal server: (see SAP GUI for Windows) Terminal server -> Terminal: Screen contents (compression applies) Terminal -> Terminal server: Mouse / Keyboard events
SAP GUI Family: Network Topologies

Branch Offices
Public Internet
Windows Terminals and NCs
Remote Computing
Satellite Link Terminal Server / MetaFrame Server Farms
CrossPlatform Desktops Web Computing
Subsidiary / Branch Office
Wireless Terminals and Information Appliances
SAP software can be accessed from almost everywhere
SAP GUI for Windows: Terminal Server Approach
Windows Terminal Server

Win 3.x, 9x, ME, NT 3.51, NT 4, Win 2000, XP Terminal server R/3 input
R/3 output
Citrix Metaframe
Win 3.x, 9x, ME, NT 3.51, NT 4, Win 2000, XP Browser plug-in Unix, OS/2 ...
Benefits of Using a Terminal Server

If fully integrated into your IT infrastructure, the following benefits can be seen:
Central Administration can reduce total cost of ownership Easier deployment of new software or updates Support of desktop hardware that does not match the HW / SW requirements of an application (including other operating systems)
Network impact depends on the network infrastructure
SAP GUI for Windows is supported on the following Terminal Server platforms:
Windows Terminal Server Citrix Metaframe
Customer Infrastructure Example
Subsidiary connects to HQ:
Terminal server
Terminal Server should be located at subsidiary

+ minimum traffic + easy admin / deployment
Customer Infrastructure Example
Subsidiary connects to HQ:
ITS/Webserver located at subsidiary

+ minimum traffic + easy admin / deployment
ITS/Web server
SAP GUI Family: Availability (January 2004)

SAP GUI for Windows 4.6 / 6.20
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003. Windows Terminal Server / Citrix Metaframe (Clients for various platforms) Minimum release for SAP R/3 Enterprise: 6.20 Next version: SAP GUI for Windows 6.40
Especially designed for UNICODE systems Only planned for Windows 2000 and Windows XP
SAP GUI for Java 6.20 / 6.30

Linux, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Mac OS X
Additional platforms: SAP GUI for Java 6.20 also supports OS/2, Mac OS 9, Tru64
Support for new Java VM 1.4 Minimum release for SAP R/3 Enterprise: 6.20 Next version: SAP GUI for Java 6.40 Preferred version for new installations and upgrade Future version
SAP GUI Family: Availability / 2 (January 2004)

SAP GUI for HTML 6.10 / 6.20
Based on Internet Transaction Server (ITS) 6.10 / 6.20 Runs with IE 5.5 (or higher), Netscape 6.2x or 7.0x on Windows platforms, Netscape 7.0x on Linux Supports all R/3 releases, also mySAP CRM, SCM, SRM Release 6.20 available for productive environments since May 2003
Windows and Linux server and client
Recommended requirement for SAP R/3 Enterprise: ITS 6.20 (minimum: ITS 6.10) Next version:
See ITS section of this presentation Integration of SAP GUI for HTML and IAC runtime into SAP Web AS (All Web AS platforms)
Preferred version for new installations and upgrade

SAP GUI Family: Delivery (January 2004)

SAP GUI for Windows
Presentation CD 1, or http://service.sap.com/installations Latest patches: http://service.sap.com/patches
SAP GUI for Java

Presentation CD 2, or http://service.sap.com/installations Latest updates (revisions): ftp://ftp.sap.com/pub/sapgui/java/630
SAP GUI for HTML

Server components CD, or http://service.sap.com/installations Latest patches (full versions): http://service.sap.com/patches
(SAP GUI for HTML is based on the Internet Transaction Server (ITS))
SAP GUI Support / 1 (January 2004)

SAP GUI for Windows versions
SAP GUI 4.6D: SAP GUI 6.20: supported until March 31st, 2006 long term support planned
(planned until end of maintenance of SAP R/3 Enterprise 4.7)
SAP GUI 6.20 is the preferred version for new installations and upgrades
SAP GUI for Windows platforms

Windows 2000: Windows XP: Windows 2003: support starts with SAP GUI 4.6D support starts with SAP GUI 6.20 support starts with SAP GUI 6.20
Support of specific Windows versions depends on support of this version by the OS vendor. See also: www.microsoft.com/windows/lifecycle.asp A given combination of a Windows operating system and a SAP GUI release is supported as long as both the operating system AND the SAP GUI release is supported. Expections apply for Windows 98 and Windows NT Server Edition (SAP note 66971). Details subject to change, please see note 147519 for details and latest information

SAP GUI for Java versions
SAP GUI for Java 6.20: SAP GUI for Java 6.30: SAP GUI for Java 6.40: Support until June 30, 2004 Support until December 31, 2004 long term support planned
SAP GUI 6.30 is the preferred version for new installations and upgrades
SAP GUI for Java platforms

Mac OS 9 (support ends June 2004), Mac OS X OS/2 (support ends June 2004) Linux and other Unix versions Various Windows versions
Support of specific operating system versions depends on support of these versions by the OS vendor. A given combination of a desktop operating system and a SAP GUI release is supported as long as both the operating system AND the SAP GUI release is supported. Details subject to change, please see note 147519 for details and latest information

SAP GUI for HTML / SAP Internet Transaction Server: Versions
SAP ITS 6.10 SAP ITS 6.20 supported until Dec 2004 Long Term support planned
SAP ITS 6.20 is the preferred version for new installations and upgrades Please check SAP Note 531617 for latest features of ITS 6.20.
SAP GUI for HTML / SAP Internet Transaction Server: Server platforms
Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server Linux Enterprise Server
SAP GUI for HTML / SAP Internet Transaction Server: Client platforms
Internet Explorer on Windows 5.5 SP2 or above Netscape 7.01++, Netscape 6.21++ on Windows
Details subject to change, please see note 325616 for details and latest information
SAP GUI Compatibility, SAP R/3 Enterprise and SAP Web AS

Every SAP GUI version runs with earlier R/3 versions
SAP GUI 6.20 works for all SAP R/3 releases or SAP applications based on SAP Web AS 6.20/6.30/6.40 or below (such as R/3 4.6C or SAP R/3 Enterprise 4.7) For new installations, the latest available SAP GUI version should be used
For SAP R/3 Enterprise 4.7, you need

SAP GUI for Windows 6.20 or above
and / or
SAP GUI for Java 6.20 or above

and / or
SAP GUI for HTML 6.10 or above (SAP ITS 6.10 or above) and a browser
The latest Presentation / Server components CDs can always be used to access all R/3 and mySAP releases
See note 166130 (and related notes) for details and updates
The future: Metamorphosis of SAP GUIs

high interactivity Web AS 6.20 Web AS 6.30 ... ...
specialized client-side user interfaces rendering + active (e.g. data mining, components CAD, etc.) (e.g. office)
zero installation
SAP GUI for Windows SAP GUI for Java
SAP GUI for HTML
Web Dynpro
client-side rendering (dynamic HTML) server-side rendering (static HTML)
zero installation high interactivity

SAP GUI for Windows / Java: Features

User interface for power users
Transactions Reports Generic office integration (viewing)
More than 20 languages Platform independence

Identical behavior on all platforms
Ultra thin network protocol / WAN support Fixed set of GUI elements
ActiveX controls and equivalent Java beans
Tree view, grid view, images, multi-line editor, HTML display
Access to all R/3 transactions Access to all R/3 transactions More than 20 languages More than 20 languages incl. Kanji, Chinese, ... incl. Kanji, Chinese, ... Ultra-thin protocol for use over Ultra-thin protocol for use over WAN WAN
EnjoySAP-style presentation Windows-style and Java-style interaction
SAP GUI for Windows / Java: Scripting

SAP GUI Scripting
emulates the end user, it does whatever the user can do Optimizes work with an unchanged application for a SINGLE USER
Benefits
Users can automate their daily work Testers can run test scripts Test tools can connect to SAP GUI using the scripting interface
Availability and Compatibility requires SAP GUI 6.20 can be used with previous backend systems (like R/3 4.6C, for example)
Overview
1.) SAP GUI Family
2.) SAP GUI for Windows

Visual Aesthetics, Features, Terminal Server Installation and Requirements, Future of SAP GUI for Windows
3.) SAP GUI for Java 4.) SAP GUI for HTML and ITS 5.) Integration with Enterprise Portal 6.) SAP GUI Scripting 7.) Further Topics
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SAP GUI for Windows: Extended Functionality

Includes OPEN set of ActiveX controls MS Office integration Typically a very small number of users per SAP installation
SAP GUI for Windows 6.20: Hardware Requirements

New Visual Design
Win98, NT 4
32000 color (min 256) / 1024 x 768, 17 200+ MHz (min 133 MHz) 64 MB (min 48)
Classic Design
Win98, NT 4
256 color / 1024x768 (min 800 x 600) 133 MHz (min 90 MHz)) 64 MB (min 48)
Windows 2000
200+ MHz 96 MB (min 64)
Windows 2000
200+ MHz 96 MB (min 64)
Windows XP
300+ MHz (min 233) 128 MB (min 64)
Windows XP
300+ MHz (min 233) 128 MB (min 64)
Also runs on Windows Terminal Server or Citrix Metaframe
Also runs on Windows Terminal Server or Citrix Metaframe
Same piece of software, identical functions (Runtime option) HW requirements for SAP GUI 4.6D are identical to 6.20
SAP GUI for Windows Configuration / Control Panel
SAP GUI for Windows Settings

Choose / create your preferred color settings
predefined custom
Theme customizing
high contrast themes for visually-impaired users
Adjust font size

80 - 120 %
SAP GUI for Windows Settings / 2

Smooth transition of color settings over time Example
morning evening red blue
SAP GUI for Windows 6.20: Features

Advantages which come into effect WITHOUT a corresponding backend release: Reduced GDI resource consumption
benefits on Win 98 multiple sessions / connections share Windows resources
Improved keyboard navigation Local helpfile

independent from connected application Server / backend
See SAP note 402189
SAP GUI for Windows 6.20: Features (2)
SAP GUI for Windows: Deployment Scenarios

SAPsetup
Configured Installation by Package administration User-specific installation packages using NT permissions and Network user groups Installation under restricted user right on NT
User does not need administrative permissions
Deployment / update / patch deployment using a single command line in logon script ( /p:<package> /silent) Centralized deployment management via SAPAdmin and logon script Support of commercial software management tools, like SMS
Fast upgrade path to SAP GUI 6.20

No manual deletion of previous SAP GUI version required (from 4.6D C3 onwards)
Web page-driven GUI installation for mySAP Workplace / SAP Enterprise Portal
The next generation of SAPSetup: New features

Package definition based on open technologies
XML VBS (MS Scripting host is NOT required) Extensible
Push deployment
No active client interaction required Administrator can install / maintain PC clients (NT, Win 2K, Win XP) centrally
Based on standard network functionality Works also when user is not logged in
Integrated deployment of infrastructure information

Centrally maintained by administrator
SAPMSG.INI, network service file (TCP ports, ...) Scripts & more (planned)
Real Life Encounters: What customers (can) do

Low Concept
Not (yet) knowing about installation options, you could spend money and time running around with CDs
High Concept
Advanced installations do mirror up to 200 installation servers (each located in different subsidiaries / subnets) to keep 5000+ PCs (globally spread) up to date on a regular basis
Low Speed
Extensive QA might delay patch deployment by up to 9 month, problems that would be solved by a patch remain during QA
High Speed
Some customers watch for new patches actively (whether they encountered a problem or not) and apply them immediately
The future of SAP GUI for Windows

The next version of SAP GUI for Windows will be named 6.40 SAP GUI for Windows 6.40 ...
... will be available on Windows 2000 and Windows XP ... will be supported long term ... will target especially unicode systems
SAP GUI for Windows 6.40 Is not a prerequisite for SAP R/3 Enterprise 4.7 x2 or mySAP ERP
SAP GUI for Windows 6.20 already supports newly designed applications
Overview
1.) SAP GUI Family 2.) SAP GUI for Windows
3.) SAP GUI for Java

Overview, Features, Platforms, Future of SAP GUI for Java
4.) SAP GUI for HTML and ITS 5.) Integration with Enterprise Portal 6.) SAP GUI Scripting 7.) Further Topics
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SAP GUI for Java: Platforms

Mac OS: OS/2: Windows: AIX: Linux: Solaris: HP-UX: Tru64: Mac OS 9.1-9.2 Mac OS X 10.x Warp 3 FP37 / Warp 4 FP 9 Win98, NT4, Windows 2000, Windowx XP AIX 4.3.3 and above x86 processor, Red Hat Linux 6.0 SunOS 5.8/ 8.0 and 9.0 (32bit) HP-UX 11 and 11I (32bit) 4.0D, 4.0E, 4.0F (64bit)
Other Unix platforms / X Terminals can used via X Display Redirection, which might have impact on both servers and network capacity
Details subject to change, please see releasenotes and note 146505 for up to date information
SAP GUI for Java: LINUX & Mac OS X
SAP GUI for Java: Visual Settings

Switch design
classic new visual enjoy
Choose / create your preferred color settings

predefined custom
Adjust font size

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SAP GUI for Java: Configuration

Central Configuration
msg.ini # message server list PRD : /M/srv1.acme.com/S/3601 DEV : /M/srv2.acme.com/S/3602 TST : /M/srv3.acme.com/S/3602 config.ini # central config file @MESSAGESERVER = http://acme.com/msg.ini @ROUTER = http://acme.com/rout.ini Accounting : conn=/R/PRD/G/Finance Sales : conn=/R/PRD/G/Logistics
rout.ini # saprouter list Partners : /H/gate.acme.com/S/3299
The future of SAP GUI for Java

The next version of SAP GUI for Java will be named 6.40 SAP GUI for Java 6.40 ...
... will be available on Windows 2000, XP, MacOS X, Linux /x86, Solaris, HP-UX, AIX ... will be supported long term
replacing SAP GUI for Java 6.20, 6.30
... will support newer Java VMs or versions of operating systems

Java VM 1.4, 1.5; MacOS X 10.3, ...
SAP GUI for Java 6.40 Is not a prerequisite for SAP R/3 Enterprise 4.7 x2 or mySAP ERP
SAP GUI for Java 6.30 already supports newly designed applications
Overview
1.) SAP GUI Family 2.) SAP GUI for Windows 3.) SAP GUI for Java
4.) SAP GUI for HTML and ITS

Overview, Features, Platforms
5.) Integration with Enterprise Portal 6.) SAP GUI Scripting 7.) Further Topics
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SAP GUI for HTML and ITS: Infrastructure
User request
ITS/Web server
HTML page
SAP GUI for HTML and ITS: Architecture
Firewall HTTP(S) Request WGate Web Server Browser HTML page through HTTP
Firewall
Firewall
SAP System
AGate
HTML page
Flexible architecture: Scalability, Security, Load balancing and High Availability AGate: Main component of SAP ITS
Session management, holds connection to SAP System Generation of HTML pages
WGate: Web server extension for Netscape/MS IIS/Apache
SAP GUI for HTML and ITS: Features

Internet Enabling for standard transactions
Generates HTML page for every SAP screen dynamically Display SAP screens within Web Browser Based on SAP Internet Transaction Server
Zero-installation
Web applications can be accessed using a Web browser No GUI installation required for client
Low infrastructure requirements

Web browsers run on a small-scale user workstation Relatively low network bandwidth (28k or 56k modem will suffice)
Support for
File transfer Mail / PDF -based frontend printing

SAP GUI for HTML generates HTML pages for SAP screens dynamically
without additional preparation other than installing the server software (ITS) and a standard Web browser on the users PC.
SAP GUI for HTML is ready for GuiXT by Synactive
SAP GUI for HTML is the choice for screenreaders to assist visually impaired users.

HTML templates allow customers to provide a screen-for-screen mapping to HTML
Layout of the generated HTML page is not necessarily linked to the layout of the corresponding SAP screen. Customers can choose which and where fields from the SAP screen should appear in the HTML page generated by ITS. Customer can choose own styles and add images etc.
SAP GUI for HTML and SAP ITS: Latest Improvements

Administration, Setup and Upgrade SAP ITS 6.20
SAP ITS upgrade per instance New standard Installation tool, SAPINST Wgate configuration done by XML based registry Agate graceful shutdown
SAP ITS 6.10

Simplified Patch Management and Update Single Update for multiple instances Cloning of SAP ITS instances possible Scripting and unattended installation Installation scripts customizable by administrator Recoverable setup Support of different running SAP ITS versions per server Integration into CCMS monitoring
SAP GUI for HTML and SAP ITS 6.20: New Features
Enduser experience
Improved rendering performance and smaller network footprint Functionality now closer to SAP GUI for Windows
Context Menu is now supported in Tree control Performance of ALV Grid improved the dropdown lists are loaded as required Improved keyboard support
Accessibility
Improved HTML generation in SAPGUI for HTML, for a better Screen reader support Major building block for US Section 508 compliance Allows blind users to access SAP systems Will also be important in Europe, due to new disability laws in EU Available also with SAP ITS 6.10 Patchlevel 15 or higher
SAP@Web Studio / Programming

Debugger for HTML Business included in SAP@Web Studio 6.20
UNICODE
SAP ITS 6.20 can now be used in unicode projects For details, see also SAP Note 419297 (SAP ITS 6.10) and 531617 (SAP ITS 6.20)
SAP GUI for HTML 6.20
SAP GUI for HTML and ITS: Server Platforms

Server platforms (AGate)
Windows 2000 Server (SAP ITS 6.10 and 6.20) Linux /x86 (with SAP ITS 6.20) Windows 2003 Server (with SAP ITS 6.20)
Web Server platforms (WGate)

Apache Module
Windows 2000, Windows 2003 Linux/Intel
Netscape Enterprise Server (iplanet Application Server)

Windows 2000, Solaris 7 or above
Microsoft IIS
Windows 2000, Windows 2003 Server
Sun One WebServer on Solaris with ITS 6.20 p5
SAP GUI for HTML and ITS: Client Platforms

Internet Explorer on Windows
IE 5.5 SP2 or above (IE 6, ...)
Netscape 6.2 on Windows (with SAP ITS 6.10)

See also: SAP Note 325616 Depending on screen structure, rendering with Netscape might be slower
Netscape 7.0 or higher on Windows (with SAP ITS 6.20) Netscape 7.0 or higher on Linux (with SAP ITS 6.20) Support for Netscape 7 on MacOS X planned
ITS future in one statement
Starting with SAP Web AS 6.40, SAP GUI for HTML and the IAC runtime will be integrated into SAP Web Application Server. In addition, the (existing) SAP ITS can be used in conjunction with SAP Web AS 6.40 or above and will be supported long term (during lifetime of SAP R/3 Enterprise).
Existing SAP ITS

Functionality
SAP GUI for HTML IAC (Internet Application Component) runtime Flow Logic runtime GuiXT (with Windows AGate)
SAP GUI for HTML IAC Flow Logic
Platforms for AGate

Windows 2000 Server Windows 2003 Server Linux (x86)
ITS features
SAP System HTTP
Platforms for WGate

Windows 2000 Server Windows 2003 Server Linux (x86) Solaris
Browser Internet Firewall
SAP ITS
Support
Long term support planned
Future SAP Web AS with integrated ITS functionality

ITS specific functionality
SAP GUI for HTML IAC (Internet Application Component) runtime No Flow Logic runtime No GuiXT
SAP GUI for HTML IAC
Architecture & benefits

ITS functionality is integrated in SAP Web AS kernel Runs on one machine, reduces number of servers Common http infrastructure, no additional Web Server required Common load balancing Common installation and administration
ITS features
SAP Web AS
HTTP Internet Firewall
Integrated
Browser
ITS func.
Platforms
All SAP Web AS platforms
ITS vs. Web AS with integrated ITS functionality
SAP GUI for HTML IAC Flow Logic
SAP GUI for HTML IAC
ITS features
SAP System
ITS features
SAP Web AS
HTTP Internet Firewall
Integrated
HTTP
SAP ITS
Browser
Browser
Internet Firewall
ITS func.
Both SAP ITS and SAP Web AS with integrated ITS functionality can co-exist Both SAP ITS and SAP Web AS with integrated ITS functionality can co-exist
Integrated ITS inside SAP Web AS

SAP Web Application Server
Load Load Service File Service File

Database Service Description
User Request User Request
Call Internet Call Internet Communication Communication Framework Framework
Call Integrated ITS Call Integrated ITS

ABAP
Input Input ICMan Browser

HTML Templates
ICF
Int. ITS Output Output
Dynpro processing ABAP execution Screen generation
Send HTML Page Send HTML Page
Create HTML Create HTML Page Page
Database
Load Load HTML Template HTML Template
Overview
1.) SAP GUI Family 2.) SAP GUI for Windows 3.) SAP GUI for Java 4.) SAP GUI for HTML and ITS
5.) Integration with Enterprise Portal

6.) SAP GUI Scripting 7.) Further Topics
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Integration of SAP GUI into SAP Enterprise Portal

SAP Enterprise Portal integrates SAP GUI SAP GUI for HTML SAP GUI for Java (Windows version)
Plug-In capability (on IE + Netscape)
SAP GUI for SAP GUI for HTML HTML
SAP GUI for Windows

Plug-In capability (on IE) Plug-In version of Client viewer for Citrix Metaframe (mySAP Workplace)
SAP GUI SAP GUI for Java for Java
SAP GUI SAP GUI for Windows for Windows
Overview
1.) SAP GUI Family 2.) SAP GUI for Windows 3.) SAP GUI for Java 4.) SAP GUI for HTML and ITS 5.) Integration with Enterprise Portal
6.) SAP GUI Scripting

Introduction, Technology and Examples
7.) Further Topics
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SAP GUI Scripting: Introduction

What can it do?
SAP GUI Scripting emulates the end user, it does whatever the user can do Only those actions are possible that are also available to the end user Optimizes work with an unchanged application for a SINGLE USER No customization of transactions, no GuiXT replacement
Benefits
Users can automate their daily work
Key user experience applies, no help from programmers required
Mass data input can be performed

All business rules apply, best data quality
Testers can run test scripts Test tools can connect to SAP GUI using the scripting interface eCATT integration Screenreaders could help visually impaired users
SAP GUI Scripting: Introduction (2)

How does it work?
It runs on the front end independently of any SAP System Scripts are executed by a scripting engine located next to SAP GUI SAP GUI Scripting works on the User Interface
Do I have to learn a new programming language / model?

NO! Scripts can be generated by a (macro-)recorder
What is the intended usage of SAP GUI Scripting ?

SAP GUI Scripting can not replace application interfaces (BAPI, ...) Changes to the user interface can break existing scripts Scripts are only valid for a given SAP System version
Availability
SAP GUI for Windows 6.20 SAP GUI for Java 6.20 Can be used with any R/3 system
SAP GUI Scripting: Introduction (3)

Scripts are owned by the users
User defines where scripts are stored (local file system) Scripts are maintained by end user Scripts are executed upon user request Scripting should not be considered a poor mans development environment Scripts can be generated automatically by a script recorder
Features
Preset input fields, radio buttons, checkboxes and so on Talk to controls (like Tree, ALV, ) Read / set field values Press buttons and execute menu functions
SAP GUI Scripting for End Users: Macro Recording
Record user actions using the Script Recorder...
... and save the script to a file.

SAP GUI Scripting for End Users: Macro Playback
Run the script from the file... ... by dragging it onto the SAP GUI window ... by opening it using the script dialog
SAP GUI Scripting for programmers: A Common Object Model for the SAP GUI Runtime
SAP GUI Scripting for programmers: Object Model - basic screen hierarchy
Overview
1.) SAP GUI Family 2.) SAP GUI for Windows 3.) SAP GUI for Java 4.) SAP GUI for HTML and ITS 5.) Integration with Enterprise Portal 6.) SAP GUI Scripting
7.) Further Topics

Personalization and GuiXT Internet Graphics Service
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Personalization: The Universe
SPA/GPA Scripting
Visual settings
Personalization
SAP R/3 Customizing GuiXT
Personalization: GuiXT
Add-on product for SAP GUI (Windows) Changes screen layout of SAP system by changing elements of the front end
Deleting fields from screen Replacing screen texts with texts that are more meaningful for the customer Entering default values in input fields Moving / hiding display elements (fields, boxes, pushbuttons) Displaying graphics Replacing input fields with groups of radio buttons ... => see documentation at http://Service.sap.com/sapgui => GuiXT ... => see also: www.synactive.com
GuiXT for SAP GUI for HTML

ITS 6.10 (patch 15) or above, ITS 6.20 (on Windows server)
Personalization: Visual Settings
-> Options Changing the cursor Making history / cache settings Adjusting Quick Info settings -> Themes Specifying a theme - useful for Branding
Setting the font size
Customizing of local layout Alt + F12
Defining the background / foreground color
SAP Graphics : The Diachronic Perspective
Graphics in separate window next to GUI 1990 - 1998
Controls/Beans in GUI 1998 - 2001
Internet Graphics Service 2001 ++
IGS
SAP Graphics: Internet Graphics Service (IGS)

SAP IGS is a
Server-based engine for generating graphical and non-graphical content
SAP IGS can

Display graphics in any front end (browser or SAP GUI) Connect to SAP systems and external systems via HTTP or RFC Generate raster graphics (GIF, JPEG, ) and vector graphics (VML, SVG, ) Generate non-graphical content such as geocoding data
SAP Graphics: Internet Graphics Service (IGS)

New features of SAP IGS 6.40 include the
Integration of the Chart Engine interpreter in the IGS. The Chart Engine is a platform-independent engine for generating business graphics from XML data. The integration of the Image Converter interpreter in the IGS. The Image Converter is an interpreter for converting one data format to another, for example a TIFF file to a GIF file. The BW-GIS Interpreter has been enhanced. Among other things it now supports cartographic background features. Supports all SAP Web AS platforms Zip Converter General GIS Availability supports
Route Planning Geocoding Mapping
The performance and administration features of the IGS have been improved.
For more details on SAP IGS, see http://service.sap.com/graphics
Overview
1.) SAP GUI Family 2.) SAP GUI for Windows 3.) SAP GUI for Java 4.) SAP GUI for HTML and ITS 5.) Integration with Enterprise Portal 6.) SAP GUI Scripting 7.) Further Topics ______________________
.) Summary
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Summary: SAP GUI for Windows / Java

GUI Scripting for SAP GUI for Windows / Java
Generate user scripts to execute tasks automatically Execute buttons and menu functions Preset input fields, radio buttons, check boxes, Read or set field values
SAPSetup Tool for Windows Front End

New version of the installation tool for SAP GUI for Windows Increased usability At most 2 MB copied to client Tailor the installation package to your requirements
New platforms for SAP GUI for Java

Mac OS X
Summary: Internet Transaction Server (SAP ITS)

Usability and Accessibility for SAP Internet Transaction Server and SAP GUI for HTML
Improved keyboard navigation Support of screen readers Downward compatible
Improved Installation of SAP Internet Transaction Server

Standard installation tool SAPINST used to install SAP ITS
GuiXT in SAP Internet Transaction Server

GuiXT functionality available for SAP GUI for HTML Runs centrally on the ITS server Enables transactions simplification in an SAP system
Browser and Platform Support for SAP Internet Transaction Server

Netscape 6.2 / 7 on Windows and Netscape 7 on Linux as client Windows 2003 Server and Linux as server platform
Summary: Internet Graphics Service (SAP IGS)

Integration of the Chart Engine Interpreter in the IGS Integration of the image converter interpreter in the IGS Zip converter available The GIS interpreter has been enhanced. Among other things it now supports cartographic background features. General GIS interpreter availability Support all SAP Web AS platforms as of SAP IGS 6.40 release Performance and administration features of the IGS have been improved
Further Information
Public Web: www.sap.com => Solutions => SAP NetWeaverTechnology Service Marketplace: http://service.sap.com/ui http://service.sap.com/sapgui http://service.sap.com/graphics Software Center-Download (CD images, patches) http://service.sap.com/swcenter
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3.) SAP GUI for Java

4.) SAP GUI for HTML and ITS

5.) Integration with Enterprise Portal 6.) SAP GUI Scripting

7.) Further Topics

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SAP GUI Family Presentation: Scope

As a result of this presentation, you will be able to:

Identify key points that are essential for infrastructure decisions

Get an idea of SAPs plans in the SAP GUI area

Gather up-to-date information about functionality, supported platforms and lifecycle

1.) SAP GUI Family

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SAP GUI Family: Commentarius primus

SAP GUI Family: Selecting the Right GUI

How to select the right GUI

What desktop hardware/devices do I want / have to use ?

SAP GUI History

Selecting the Right GUI: Platform Approach

SAP GUI for Windows

SAP GUI for Java

SAP GUI for HTML

Platform list (1) (2) (3) (4)

Windows 98(*),(ME), NT(*) Windows 2000, Windows XP/ 2003, Tablet PC

Mac OS X, Mac OS 9 OS/2, Unix selection incl. Linux

Internet Explorer Netscape (3)

Selecting the Right GUI: Installation Approach

SAP GUI for Windows

SAP GUI for Java

SAP GUI for HTML

Selecting the right GUI: Feature approach

SAP GUI for Java

SAP GUI for HTML

Business graphics GuiXT Browser Integration

Selected graphic types

Selecting the Right GUI: mySAP Components

Other mySAP components

selected, depends on use of ActiveX / JavaBeans

Other mySAP components

Selecting the Right GUI: Network Approach

SAP GUI for Windows

SAP GUI for Java

SAP GUI for HTML

2.6 kB (LSC) 5.3 kB (LAN)

2.6 kB (LSC) 5.3 kB (LAN)

* based on standard benchmark

Selecting the Right GUI: Customer example

Total count of SAP users approximately 30.000

Selecting the Right GUI: Summary

Not all applications will become web applications

SAP GUI Family: Accessibility

Customer requirements go beyond legislation

Accessibility projects at SAP

Accessibility competence center website

SAP GUI Family: The Big Picture

SAP GUI Family: The Big Picture (2)

SAP GUI Family: Connectivity / Internet Options

Internet (http, VPN) Internet (SAProuter, VPN)

Internet (SAProuter, VPN)

Internet (SAProuter, VPN)

Internet (*) (VPN)

Windows 98(),(ME), NT() Windows 2000, Windows XP/ 2003, Tablet PC