SAP Tips and Tricks Part 1: User Interface Shortcuts

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
/nTakes 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.
/nexCloses all windows for the current system/client and logs off of SAP.
/oAlone, 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-YUse 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_MENUThis 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.SNAG-001 search_sap_menu Results
SDMOThis T-code allows the user to search for Transaction Codes using one or two text strings.SDMO SelectionIt returns a list of transaction codes and descriptions matching the query.SDMO Results
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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.

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  1. /* + [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.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

    1. 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.

  4. 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.

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