Curso SAP Conceptos e iniciación - 17. Navegación

Navigating SAP: Understanding the User Interface

Introduction to SAP Navigation

• The video introduces the course on SAP concepts, focusing on navigation options within the SAP system after installation.

Elements of the SAP Window

• Key elements in a window include:

• Main menu

• System information area

• Title bar

• Toolbar

• Footer

Main Menu Functions

• The main menu is located at the left end of the menu bar and includes:

• Standard Microsoft Windows functions.

• Additional SAP functions like creating a new session and canceling transactions.

System Information Area

• This area displays critical system information such as:

• Client details, user info, server connection data, program name, and current transaction.

Navigation Commands and Transaction Access

• Users can access important transaction commands through:

• Expanding/collapsing menus in the navigation area or

• Entering transaction codes directly into the command bar.

Configuring Navigation Menus in SAP

Customizing Transaction Codes Display

• Future lessons will cover how to configure navigation menus to show technical codes for each transaction.

Toolbar Features

• The application toolbar includes various tools based on version, such as:

• Continue/accept options (green checkmark).

Searching for Transactions

• Users can search for transactions by either:

• Using command codes or navigating through tree folders in the right-side menu.

Managing Sessions in SAP

Working with Multiple Sessions

• After logging into an SAP system, users can work across multiple sessions simultaneously. This allows tasks like editing tables while creating invoices concurrently.

Creating New Sessions

• To create a new session or window:

• Navigate to "System" > "New Window" or use keyboard shortcut Ctrl + N.

Viewing Open Sessions

How to Manage Sessions in SAP

Opening and Closing Transactions

• To open a transaction in a new window, use the command /nS38, which corresponds to the Avan law function.

• It is advisable to close sessions after use to conserve system resources, which can improve overall program response time.

• To close a specific session, enter the command LASS followed by the session number (e.g., /n2 for session 2).

• The command LASS N allows navigation to another transaction within the same window but will lose any unsaved work from the previous window.

• The command LASS N EX closes all open sessions without confirmation, streamlining session management.

Importance of Session Management

• Efficiently managing sessions is crucial for optimizing workflow and daily processes within SAP.