SAP Scrape data function

The SAP Scrape data function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA SAP functionality to scrape data.

For a full list of available functions, please read SAP functions.


Description

The SAP Scrape data function allows you to scrape data.


Setting it up

To use the SAP Scrape data function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=sap-scrape-data}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the SAP Scrape data function
  2. Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
  3. On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
  4. From here you can select the SAP Scrape data option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
WindowYesText-The SAP window title
VariableYesText-Variable to store the scraped data

Output variables

VariableTypeDescription
VariableArrayThe scraped table data

Errors

ErrorDescription
SAP not openSAP GUI is not running
No data foundNo table data could be scraped

Tips

  • Scrapes visible table data from the SAP screen

Related functions

See it working on your own data

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