Shortcuts
Quick answer
Small shortcuts compound.
Key takeaways
- 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.
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Check your understanding
Which statement is true of Shortcuts?
- A. sap) that launch a specific system, transaction, and even pre-filled data with a double-click from your…
- B. A strong SAP resume proves real, specific experience, the modules/technologies you have worked with, the…
- C. SM21 is the SAP transaction code for System Log (Basis).
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A. sap) that launch a specific system, transaction, and even pre-filled data with a double-click from your…
Covered in the “SAP GUI shortcut files” section of this lesson.
Which of these also applies to Shortcuts?
- A. The transaction code itself is the fundamental SAP shortcut, jumping directly to a function without menus.
- B. Guessing instead of using the reference tools.
- C. Using in production without testing.
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A. The transaction code itself is the fundamental SAP shortcut, jumping directly to a function without menus.
Covered in the “Transaction codes as the ultimate shortcut” section of this lesson.
Which part of the Learn SAP curriculum covers Shortcuts?
- A. SAP navigation
- B. SAP architecture
- C. SAP downloads
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A. SAP navigation
This lesson sits in the SAP navigation section of the Learn SAP course.