Recording modes

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Recording modes

Transaction automatically selects the recording mode that is most appropriate for your transaction. We recommend that you run the transaction in the selected mode, unless you are unable to accomplish the results you want because that mode does not present the SAP screens and fields you need.

For most t-codes, the selected mode is Non-Batch Input without SAP controls. However, other recording modes work better for the following t-codes:

T-code	Recording mode
CSOI	Non-Batch with SAP controls
CV01N	GUI scripting
MD26	Batch or Non-Batch with SAP controls
ME22N	Batch
ME51N	Batch
ME52N	Batch
CA01	Batch
MIGO	Batch
PA40	Non-Batch without SAP controls
PA30	Non-Batch without SAP controls
SU01	Non-Batch without SAP controls
SU10	Non-Batch without SAP controls
PFCG	Non-Batch without SAP controls

Note: The setting you choose for recording your transaction is automatically saved and chosen during runtime.

Non-Batch Input Mode

When you use Studio Transaction without Winshuttle Function Module, Non-Batch Input mode without controls is the default recording mode.

Non-Batch Input mode with controls is recommended when you record SAP transactions with SAP controls such as ALV Grids, when downloading data, or when using Extended Log.

Key considerations for using Non-Batch Input mode:

You might need special authorization to run in Non-Batch Input mode.
When you run a transaction in Non-Batch Input mode, it remembers your user settings. If these settings change between the time you recorded the script file and the time you run it, the script file might not work or it might need some adjustment.
You can record long text with Non-Batch Input mode.

Batch Input Mode

Many of the transactions in SAP are optimized to run in Batch Input mode, which is more efficient for data processing. Some SAP transactions have screens and fields that are designed especially for batch input processing to facilitate automation.

Here are some of the differences you might notice in Batch Input mode:

SAP screens might look slightly different from the the way they look in Non-Batch Input mode.
Some of the fields, or the placement of the fields, might be different from the fields in Non-Batch Input mode.
Warning and error messages might be different from the ones you see in Non-Batch Input mode.

Winshuttle Function Module

The Winshuttle Function Module recording mode is available when the Winshuttle Function Module (WFM) is present on the system. This recording mode is recommended for use with SAP BASIS 7.00 Support Package 24/EHP 5 or later, and it offers enhanced recording capabilities for all t-codes and scenarios. If the WFM is not present on the system, this recording mode is not available for use.

GUI Scripting

The SAP GUI Scripting option allows you to record files that emulate the business user interaction with the SAP GUI. In simple terms, the recoding mode works as a screen reader. Use GUI Scripting when Batch Input mode and Non-Batch Input mode do not record and upload the data correctly into SAP.

Note: GUI Scripting must be enabled on the SAP server. For more information, see Enable GUI scripting.

Script properties

Title: Type an appropriate title for the script file you are about to create. This title is shown on the home screen when you open this script file. It is displayed on the Selection bar on the Record, Map, and Run screens.
Lock TRANSACTION file: Select this option to lock the script file. When you select this check box, the Password and Confirm Password fields are displayed. You are required to enter the password you want to use to protect your script file. After you password-protect the script file, you must type the password each time you open the file in order to map or run the recording. Leaving this check box blank allows the user to edit the script file mapping and run the script file without requiring a password.
SAP System: Displays the name of the SAP system you selected on the SAP Logon dialog box.
Created By: Displays the name of the person who created this recording. This is picked up from the SAP Logon dialog box.
Creation On: Displays the date and time when the recording was started.
TRANSACTION version: Displays the version of Transaction that was used for the recording
Purpose of creation: Type an explanation that describes why you are creating this recording.
Comments: Type any comments that provide additional information about this recording.
Retrieve field descriptions for read only or disabled fields: Clear this checkbox if you do not to retrieve field descriptions for read-only or disabled fields if they are not required for a TRANSACTION script. Note that on a network bandwidth constrained environment, clearing this setting will improve performance.

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