Running Executable Objects
Context
In ABAP Development Tools, you have following possibilities to run or open executable development objects in SAP GUI.
- Running as ABAP Development Object
- Running in the ABAP Source Code Editor
- Opening in the SAP GUI
- Running from the Project Explorer
- Running ABAP programs
- Launching the test environment for function modules
- Launching the test environment for classes
- Launching transactions in SAP GUI.
Running as ABAP Development Object
You can run a development object throuhg an icon in the toolbar or a shortcut.
Context
Note
Every time you run an executable object, such as an ABAP program, the editor opens a new SAP GUI window by default.
If you want to have it be opened in the same view, use the SAP GUI Integration preference option.
- Open the
Window 
Preferences ABAP Development SAP GUI Integration 
page. - Select the relevant option where you want to run the application:
- Reuse SAP GUI window when running applications for in the same view
- Open SAP GUI as separate window for in a new view
Procedure
- Choose the icon
(Run
ABAP Development Object...) in the toolbar.Tip Alternatively, you can use the shortcut Alt + F8. - Enter the (part of) name of the executable object or transaction that you want
to start in SAP GUI.
Figure 1: Selection dialog for running transactions, programs, classes, or function modules
Results
Running in the ABAP Source Code Editor
Context
You execute a development object in another editor.
Procedure
- Open the relevant object in the source editor.
- Choose F8.
Results
Running from the Project Explorer
Context
You can open a development object from the context menu in the Project Explorer.
Procedure
- Select the relevant object node in the ABAP project in the Project Explorer.
- Open the context menu and choose Run As ABAP Application .