sap gui family

Update on the SAP GUI Family

Q2/2013

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Agenda

1.What is the SAP GUI Family

2.SAP GUI for Windows

3.SAP GUI for Java

4.SAP GUI for HTML

5.Choosing the right GUI

6.Summary


Technologies Covered in This Presentation

This presentation is about the Dynpro-based front end technologies.

Dynpro is the abbreviation for

DYNamic PROgram

In English DYNPROS are

Usually called screens


Members of the SAP GUI Family

SAP GUI for Windows

SAP GUI for HTML

SAP GUI for Java


The Fundamentals of the SAP GUI Family

Separation of user interface and SAP systemChanges in the GUI do not affect business rules and logicBusiness data reside in the back end system

Why are there multiple GUIs for the same applications?Different client operating systems (Windows, Linux, …)Different user experience (power user, plant worker, …)Different tasks (developer, clerk, worker, …)Different environments (standalone client, portal integration, …)

Best fit into the existing infrastructureLow or high bandwidth availableUse of terminal servers possibleAvailable for all supported back end releases


Agenda



3.SAP GUI for Java

4.SAP GUI for HTML


6.Summary


What’s new in SAP GUI for Windows 7.30 (1/6)

The following new features are includedNew SAP GUI design “Corbu”Signature theme colorsFloating Docking ContainersCustomizable tab orderComments for connection entries in SAP LogonBrandingSecurity Center improvementsCustomizable permissions in the SAP GUI Options dialog…

For more information and details please see note 1670678


What’s new in SAP GUI for Windows 7.30 (2/6)New SAP GUI design “Corbu”

The new "Corbu" design comes with a reduced color palette and enables a good integration into SAP’s NetWeaver Business Client (NWBC) and SAP Portal in regards to look and feel


What’s new in SAP GUI for Windows 7.30 (3/6)Signature Theme Colors (1/2)

The Signature Theme can now be displayed in 5 different color schemes

SAP Signature Default SAP RedSAP Purple

SAP GreenSAP Gold


What’s new in SAP GUI for Windows 7.30 (4/6)Signature Theme Colors (2/2)

Signature Theme Colors can be setAs the SAP GUI default

Through SAP GUI Options Visual Design Default Color

By system and optional by clientThrough SAP GUI Options (within the system)

Visual Design Colors in System

As a System default– By setting Kernel Parameter

“sapgui/signature_color”


What’s new in SAP GUI for Windows 7.30 (5/6)Security Center Improvements

Usability improvements for security configurationThe Security Center is now larger and can be resizedUsers can search and filter for rulesThe user dialog for a matching rule has been simplified


What’s new in SAP GUI for Windows 7.30 (6/6)Customizable Permissions in the SAP GUI Options Dialog

With SAP GUI 7.30 it is possible to restrict the usage of the SAP GUI Options dialog by setting some or all options read-only

Details can be found in note 1669256


Supported Operating Systems and Office versions

SAP GUI for Windows 7.30 is supported onWindows XP Professional, 32 and 64 (AMD64, EM64T) bit versionsWindows Server 2003, 32 and 64 (AMD64, EM64T) bit versionsWindows Vista (Business / Ultimate), 32 and 64 (AMD64, EM64T) bit versions Windows Server 2008, 32 and 64 (AMD64, EM64T) bit versions Windows Server 2008 R2, 64 (AMD64, EM64T) bit versionWindows 7 (Business Editions), 32 and 64 (AMD64, EM64T) bit versionsWindows 8 (Business Editions), 32 and 64 (AMD64, EM64T) bit versions Windows Server 2012, 64 (AMD64, EM64T) bit version

Microsoft Office SupportWith SAP GUI for Windows 7.30 we support the 32 bit version of the Microsoft Office 2010 / 2013. The use of the 32 bit version of Microsoft Office 2010 / 2013 is also supported on 64 bit versions of the operating system. Currently there is no support for the 64 bit version of Microsoft Office. The support for 64 bit Office versions will come with the 64 bit version of the SAP GUI for Windows (planned in a future release of SAP GUI for Windows).


Today

Support Timeline for SAP GUI for Windows

SAP GUI for Windows 7.10

April

SAP GUI for Windows 7.30 Maintenance (EOL 14.7.2015)Beta phase

SAP GUI for Windows 7.20 Maintenance (EOL 12.4.2013)

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

April

July

Maintenance (EOL 9.4.2011)

Refer to SAP Note 147519 for details


Agenda



3.SAP GUI for Java

4.SAP GUI for HTML


6.Summary


What’s new in SAP GUI for Java 7.30

PlatformsMac OS X 10.7, 10.8Windows 8

The following new features are includedNew SAP GUI design “Corbu”High Contrast ThemeSupport for 64-Bit JRE on WindowsSupport for Java 7New InstallerWeb Start SupportSounds


Supported Operating Systems

SAP GUI for Java 7.30 is supported onLinux RedHat EL5; EL6Linux Fedora Core 17, 18Linux openSuSE 12.1, 12.2; SLED 11; SLES 11Linux Ubuntu 11.10, 12.04Mac OS X 10.7, 10.8 (Intel processors only)Windows XP Professional Windows Vista (Business / Ultimate) Windows 7 (Business / Ultimate) Windows 8

Detailed requirements regarding supported operating systems and Java Virtual Machines for SAP GUI for Java are documented in SAP note 1400273.


Limitations of the SAP GUI for Java

Limitations compared to SAP GUI for WindowsOffice integration into SAP transactions is not availableSome GUI components like the BEx explorer are not availableSome controls in SAP GUI for Windows used for special purposes are not available as

JavaBean in SAP GUI for Java, for example– SAP SmartForms– advanced ABAP Editor Control

Graphical screen painter is not availableTranslations of built-in texts like in logon window or options menu are not available for all

languages SAP supportsTo see if a transaction is supported for use with SAP GUI for Java check in transaction SE93Anyway most of the transactions work perfectly


Agenda



3.SAP GUI for Java

4.SAP GUI for HTML


6.Summary


What is the SAP GUI for HTML?

The SAP GUI for HTML is an application running in the SAP Internet Transaction Server (ITS)

It extends the reach of SAP systems into the webIt generically maps SAP Dynpro-based screens to HTMLIt has almost zero footprint on the client PCDrives transactions within the SAP systemCan be used with all SAP releases currently supported


SAP GUI for HTML: Client Platforms

Internet Explorer on WindowsInternet Explorer 6 *deprecated*Internet Explorer 7 - 9

Mozilla Firefox Supported version see note 990034Windows; Linux; Mac OS X

SafariMac OS X 10.5 and above

Google ChromeFrom version 18 on

Required Java runtimeFor some operations SAP GUI for HTML needs a Java runtime version 6 or 7 on the client PCSee note 980772 for details

For details please check note 325616 or the Platform Availability Matrix: http://service.sap.com/pam


New in SAP GUI for HTML

With the downward compatible kernel (DCK) 7.20 the new version of the SAP GUI for HTML is available

With this new version the SAP GUI for HTML has been completely reworkedThe rendering is now based on Unified Rendering which is also used by many other SAP UI technologies.Similar Look & Feel as other UI technologiesBetter Portal integrationFull Theme support Unified client requirements

This new version is standard for systems with an SAP_BASIS level of 7.02 / 7.20 or higher. In previous versions running the DCK 7.20 it can be manually activated (see note 1637287).


Limitations of the SAP GUI for HTML

Because of the technical attributes of HTML or the Web Browser, the use of SAP GUI for HTML is somewhat restricted as compared to the use of a GUI, which works on operating system level.

The controlling of an OLE automation server is not possibleKeyboard navigation is limited as known from other web applicationsOffice integration is view onlyIt does not support multiple sessions. If you need multiple sessions you have to do multiple logins.To see if a transaction is supported for use with SAP GUI for HTML check in transaction SE93Anyway most of the transactions work perfectly

For detailed information see note 314568


Agenda



3.SAP GUI for Java

4.SAP GUI for HTML


6.Summary


Choosing the right GUI

There are three different GUI for different purposes. Not every GUI is the right for every use case. This list shall give you some examples how to select the right one.

User working only rarely in the SAP system– If your company has many users like this the use of SAP GUI for HTML is an option for you to save

effort and money for client deploymentUser working most of the day in the SAP system– Power users are usually better off with an installed GUI like the SAP GUI for Windows or the SAP GUI

for JavaABAP developers– For ABAP development you should use the SAP GUI for WindowsUsers using non Microsoft operating systems– For those users you can choose between SAP GUI for Java and HTML or consider to use the SAP GUI

for Windows on a Terminal ServerIntegrating Dynpro transactions to the Portal– With the SAP GUI for HTML you are able to seamlessly integrate classic Dynpro based applications

into the Enterprise Portal


Choosing the right GUI (2)

“One size fits all” approach usually does not workIf you have several operating systemsIf your users have highly different levels of experienceIf some users need features not covered by all GUIsIf you have difficulties rolling out client installationsIf you want to run applications introducing their own visual design like SRM…

A better approach is to divide your users into groups with similar demands or experience levels and define the right GUI for each group.


Agenda



3.SAP GUI for Java

4.SAP GUI for HTML


6.Summary


Summary

There is more than one way to access your SAP system

To find out which way is the right one for you, you have to evaluate your demands and your infrastructure

If you upgrade your SAP system take a minute to think about an upgrade of your GUI


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