SAP Get a value function

The SAP Get a value function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA SAP functionality to get a value.

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


Description

The SAP Get a value function allows you to get a value.


Setting it up

To use the SAP Get a value function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=sap-value}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the SAP Get a value 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 Get a value option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
WindowYesText-The SAP window title
Preceding labelYesText-The label text that precedes the value
VariableYesText-Variable to store the value
WordsYesNumber1Number of words to capture after the label

Output variables

VariableTypeDescription
VariableTextThe captured value

Errors

ErrorDescription
SAP not openSAP GUI is not running
Label not foundThe preceding label could not be found

Tips

  • Reads the value displayed next to a label in SAP
  • Increase Words to capture multi-word values

Related functions

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