Sap Send Virtual Key Step

Brief description

This step sends a virtual key command to an active SAP session. It simulates keyboard actions such as pressing Enter, F-keys (e.g., F1–F12), or key combinations with modifier keys (e.g., Ctrl, Alt, Shift). This step is used to trigger navigation, confirmations, or function executions within the SAP GUI.

Step Information

Step name (Not required) – the custom name of the process step that labels the editor’s process step box

Input parameters

• Reference to SAP instance (Required) – specifies the SAP session reference that identifies the active SAP session where the virtual key will be sent. This must correspond to the reference used in the Open Sap Session Step.
• Key (Required) – defines the main virtual key to be sent (e.g., Enter, F1, F8, etc.).
• Modifier Key (Not required) – specifies an optional modifier key to be combined with the main key (e.g., Ctrl, Alt, Shift).

Output parameters

This step does not produce output parameters.

Additional comments

This step allows you to simulate keyboard actions within the SAP GUI environment to automate navigation or command execution.
It is especially useful for triggering actions such as Enter, Save, Execute (F8), or Back (F3).
Ensure that the SAP reference corresponds to the active session and that the correct Virtual Key and Modifier Key are selected.
Incorrect key or modifier selection may result in unexpected behavior or navigation within SAP.