Avoiding Menus (SAP Library - SAP Automation GUI Interfaces (BC-FES-AIT))

Avoiding Menus

SAP menus are available for use in the Generator GUI, but selecting them does not lead to maintainable programs. SAP Automation accesses menus by their menu number (that is, their ordering in the menu bar):

Sap.MenuToSend = 6 ' &System
bOK = Sap.SendEvent

However, menu numbers in a screen are subject to change. As a result, SAP makes these recommendations:

When recording a session, use function keys or OK codes where possible (rather than menus). The ampersands in the menu texts tell you the shortcut keys defined for each menu function.

When modifying a generated program, use the corresponding transaction codes or function key codes whenever possible. For example, rather than choosing the menu entry Overview->Single line entry for orders, use the function key:

bOK = Sap.SendKey(vbKeyF5)

To use a transaction code (instead of the menu path Logistics ® SID ® Sales ® Order ® Display), use the transaction code:

bOK = Sap.Transaction( " va03 " )

Choose System ® Status to find out the appropriate transaction code.