Shortcuts
SAP shortcuts, from command-field prefixes to SAP GUI shortcut files, speed up navigation and let you jump straight to what you need. Combined with keyboard shortcuts, they turn SAP from clicky to fast.
Small shortcuts compound.
- You can create SAP shortcut files (.
- The transaction code itself is the fundamental SAP shortcut, jumping directly to a function without menus.
- /n, start a transaction in the current session.
- Watch out: Not using /o to multitask in a new session.
Command-field prefixes
- /n
, start a transaction in the current session. /o, open it in a new session./nend or /nex, log off (with/without confirmation)./i, close the current session.
SAP GUI shortcut files
You can create SAP shortcut files (.sap) that launch a specific system, transaction, and even pre-filled data with a double-click from your desktop, handy for tasks you run constantly or want to hand to others.
Transaction codes as the ultimate shortcut
The transaction code itself is the fundamental SAP shortcut, jumping directly to a function without menus. Building your personal repertoire of the codes for your area is the single biggest navigation speed-up.
Why it matters
Small shortcuts compound. Prefixes, shortcut files and known codes together mean far less clicking and waiting, which adds up across a busy SAP day.
Common pitfalls
Not using /o to multitask in a new session.Ignoring shortcut files for repeated tasks.Menu navigation when a code would be instant.