SAP: Read text

Read a value from a SAP GUI element and store it in a variable.

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Read a value from a SAP GUI element and store it in a variable.

Runs on: Windows only.

Add it to a process

In the process designer, open the Add step tab. Find Read text under SAP › Read & Extract, or type its name in the search box, and drag it onto the canvas.

Fields

FieldRequiredWhat it does
WindowNoThe title of the window to interact with. Supports wildcards: * matches any characters.
Element IDYesThe SAP GUI element ID
VariableNoVariable to store the result

What it gives back

  • {variable} – The text value of the element

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