One thing that clients repeatedly ask for are time-saving tips and shortcuts that they can use while navigating SAP using SAP GUI. A few years ago, I started a collection of exactly that. I would like to share them here in a series called ‘SAP Tips and Tricks’.
| MICHAEL’S NOTE (9/14/2023): This is an early article of mine, but I must say that it is still relevant. While the world slowly moves to SAP S/4HANA and the new Fiori interface, these Tips and Tricks below still work for those clinging to the SAP GUI front end. I hope to one day write a Tips and Tricks for Fiori, but Fiori is quickly evolving and many of its shortcomings are being addressed. |
SAP Tips and Tricks: User Interface Shortcuts
The table below contains some handy SAP GUI user interface shortcuts and transactions. Some of these are going to be no-brainers for people who have been using SAP for a while. I think all of these should apply to SAP GUI 7.10 or later.
| User Interface Shortcuts | |
| /n | Takes the user to the root SAP Easy Access menu from anywhere. |
| /n + [T-code] | Takes the user directly to the desired T-code from anywhere. For example, “/nVA01” will take the user directly to the Create Sales Order screen. |
| /* + [T-code] | Like ‘/n + [T-code]’, but takes the user directly into the desired T-code with the last values used. For example, “/*XD02” will take the user directly into change mode screen for the last customer you were changing. Thanks to Joedy for sharing this. |
| /nex | Closes all windows for the current system/client and logs off of SAP. |
| /o | Alone, it will generate an “Overview of Sessions” screen for the current system. It also allows you to generate a new session. |
| /o + [T-code] | When used as a prefix to a transaction code, it will open the target transaction in a new window. For example, “/ova01” will open up the Create Sales Order screen in a new window. |
| Ctrl-Y | Use this key combination on a variety of screens to grab several lines of text or several cells of values in a table. Results can be pasted just about anywhere including Word, Excel, and Outlook. After you hit Ctrl-Y, you will see the mouse pointer turn to a cross-hair. You can then select values from ALV tables, SAPscript reports, etc. |
| SEARCH_SAP_MENU | This t-code is available on most newer versions of ECC. It will allow you to perform a text search for a specific transaction code or text string and returns all possible menu paths to arrive at related t-codes.  |
| SDMO | This T-code allows the user to search for Transaction Codes using one or two text strings. It returns a list of transaction codes and descriptions matching the query. |
Summary
I’m always looking to add new items to this list. Please share if you have any favorites that I’m missing. Stay tuned for more SAP Tips and Tricks.
Nice!
/* + [t-code] acts just like/n + [t-code] but bypasses the first screen with using the default entry that SAP saved. ex – if viewing a sales order that as already viewed, this will by pass the first entry screen and uses whatever default data appears.
Thanks, Joedy. I finally got around to trying this and it works just as you described. I added this to the list above.
Hi Michael,
You may use & save time by using below tips:-
SE93 – wild T-code search.
S000 – SAP default screen with menu list.
SM66 – check current transaction status ( Similar to windows Task list/*nix w)
SAP Parameter IDs – Parameter ID is the SAP term that refers to setting a default value so that a particular field is automatically filled in for you.
Url : http://goo.gl/TTjpDB /http://goo.gl/lKsX8C
Full list or add new custom param id
SM30 –> TPARA Table –> Display –> Application Hierarchy
SM66 is system-wide active work processes. I wouldn’t call it “check current transaction status”
CTRL+Y is a life saver, thanks!
PDF! – When viewing an output form in print preview, enter ‘PDF!’ into the command field at the top of the screen. A PDF Preview will be generated for printing or saving locally.
Cool. I’ve got to try that!
/i to log off
Hi Michael.
/nEND is also similar to /nEX
PDF! Would be an awesome help, but alas it doesn’t work on our system. 🙁
please tell me the shortcut key to open item overview window.in t-code va01
Sorry, I am not quite sure what you’re looking for… You can configure your Sales Screens (VA01, VA02, etc.) to default to a specific tab. I think this is called the “Screen Sequence” group.
Great site. I always like using /o to open a new window. After reading above I thought I’d give this one a shot . . . Works perfectly.
/o* + [T-code]
Same as /* + [T-code] above, but in addition opens in a new window.
Thanks for sharing, Greg.
Control +/