9.6. Real-World Access Method Limitations

Although I've focused on test mixes from an application or low-level technology stack perspective thus far, another area that needs to be considered relates to the front-end SAP client. SAP offers a number of access methods or alternatives: the classic SAPGUI, which is available for a number of “desktop” platforms is the most prevalent, of course, followed by the HTML-based WebGUI and the newer JavaGUI. Generally speaking, though, the following challenges relevant to input mixes and access methods apply across the board:

  • Not all test tools support all front-end client interfaces. Thus, test input quickly becomes a moot point if your goal is to perform virtual multiuser SAPGUI-driven testing but the available ...

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