--- title: "Run & Document SAP Tests" slug: "how-to-run-document-tests" updated: 2026-05-27T09:22:14Z published: 2026-05-27T09:22:14Z --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://success.panaya.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Run & Document SAP Tests [Embedded content](https://player.vimeo.com/video/131337809?color=839fc6&title=0&byline=0&portrait=0) ## **Viewing your Tests** **Good to Know!** The easiest way to view your tests is to**look for an email** from **noreply@panaya.com.** Click on the link within the email to go directly to the [lists of tests assigned to you](/v1/docs/how-can-i-view-activities-that-are-assigned-to-me). 1. [Login to Panaya](/v1/docs/how-to-set-the-default-working-hours) Are you having trouble logging in? [Click here](/v1/docs/having-trouble-logging-in-to-panaya) 2. Click on the **Menu button**and select the **Project.** **![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1722548606101.png)** 3. **Your Tests Counter** The counter represents the number of tests currently assigned to you that are Ready to Test. **Click on the counter** to view them in a list. You can hover over the **Tests tab**and select **Test List**to view all Tests. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1722548621621.png) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1722548645093.png) 4. **Click** on the Test **ID**, **Test Name,**or **Upcoming Step** to open the **Test Details.** **![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1722548730602.png)** --- ## ## **Launch the Recorder** 1. Select the **Steps tab.** 2. Select to **Run & Document** a particular step to**launch the Panaya Recorder.** > [!NOTE] > Looking to capture video as evidence? > > [Use Panaya’s Video Recorder](/v1/docs/video-recording) **![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1722548824980.png)** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1638976193148.png) Cannot see the Run & Document button? [Click here to learn when steps are Ready to Test](/v1/docs/when-are-steps-ready-to-test). **Are you running into issues when trying to launch the Recorder?** [Click here for suggested solutions](/v1/docs/please-contact-the-application-vendor-for-assistance-error-message). > [!WARNING] > Automation User? > > The Run & Document recorder cannot be used simultaneously with Panaya’s ScriptBuilder and Agent. --- ## Recording Options ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1647858545600.png) Select **Recording Options![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1638976217570.png)** to determine what applications should be captured - - **SAP ERP** Select this option to record your SAP ERP session. Your test evidence will pick up the fields used, input data, etc. - **Web browser (Chrome, Edge)** Select this option to record business processes performed on a web browser such as Salesforce, Fiori, SAP Portal, WebDynPro, 3rd party web application, etc. This option supports **Google Chrome** and **Microsoft Edge** browsers and requires the installation of [browser extensions](https://success.panaya.com/docs/setting-up-google-chrome-to-work-with-the-panaya-recorder-player). You can initiate the recorder from the browser. - [**Other Applications**](http://success.panaya.com/Test-Dynamix/57524972/Can-I-capture-Non-ERP-applications.htm) Use this option to capture other applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Windows Folders, or any other screen activity not performed in your web browser or SAP ECC6. Use this option if you need to capture Adobe Flash applications or screens. **Can't see this option?** Contact your Panaya account manager to enable Other Applications recording. **Can I select more than one option simultaneously?** Yes. If you select **SAP ERP** & **Browser (Chrome, Edge),**your Test Evidence will include activities performed on SAP and your browser. Activities will be grouped by application/transaction. At any point during the recording, you can add the [Other Application](/v1/docs/can-i-capture-non-erp-applications) option. The recording options selected during capturing will be used on playback, and the user playing back the recording will require the installation of the relevant browser extension(s). --- ## **Begin Capturing** Select the applications to record and then click Start Recording when you are ready to begin capturing. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1638976242076.png) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1638976252994.png)The Recorder will appear in its **minimized view.** You can now go ahead and perform the business process. Panaya will capture your actions according to the selected applications. **Note** Panaya allows a maximum idle time of 30 minutes while recording. Any idle time of 30 minutes or more will cause the recording to abort. --- ## **View Test Information** Use the **Test Information button![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1638976275695.png)** to display the following information - **Name**, **Description**, **Transaction**, **Guidelines,**and **Expected** **Results**. Also provided here are the **input data**, **previous step evidence,**and any attachments**.** The input data can be modified under the **Data tab**for each test and is not specific to the current step. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1638976290959.png) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1638976299154.png) --- ## **More Options** During the recording, hover over the flashing red circle and**click on the arrows** to **expand** the Panaya Recorder. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1638976320044.png) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1638976326280.png) ### **![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1639583843062.png)Pause Recording** You can **pause**the recording if capturing activities using the**Browser (Chrome, Edge)**, **Other Applications**, or both options simultaneously. Click on the Pause Recording button again to **resume**the recording. The idle time when using pause is 2 hours. If you need to pause for longer, use the suspend option below. --- ### **![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1639583848693.png)Suspend Recording** At any point during the recording, you can disable **Browser (IE, Chrome)**, [**Other Applications**](http://success.panaya.com/Test-Dynamix/57524972/Can-I-capture-Non-ERP-applications.htm), or both from being recorded. This option is handy if you need to intermittently record web applications (such as SAP Fiori, SAP Portal, Salesforce) and [**Other Applications**](http://success.panaya.com/Test-Dynamix/57524972/Can-I-capture-Non-ERP-applications.htm) (such as Excel). ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/Update%20article(2).jpg) --- ### **![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1639583856861.png)Stop Recording** When you have completed your testing activities, use the **Stop Recording** button![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1638976341735.png) **.** Mark the Test as **Passed,** **Failed,** or**In Progress**. Fill in the **Actual Results**details and add a relevant **comment**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1638976353841.png) **Stop and Resume Later** You can capture your actions, stop the recording, and set the status as **In Progress**. Testers can then **resume the recording later**, and select whether they wish to add new captured activities to the original recording or initiate a separate test run. **Good to Know!** If you are also assigned to the following step, you will be given the option to continue directly to the next step. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1638976363908.png) --- ### **![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1639583866846.png)Report Defect** If you come across a defect during your test, you can report it immediately by clicking on the **Defect**button![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1638976372481.png). --- ### **![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1639583872896.png)Add Manual Instruction** If you would like to add test evidence notes during the process, click on the **Notes**button ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1638976384257.png) to include these notes as part of your test evidence. The notes are attached to the activity. --- ### **![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1639583877776.png)Capture a Manual Step** Use this button If you would like to add a step from any other application. You can **select the application from the list,** and Panaya will capture a **screenshot**. Then add a short **Description**for the step captured and click **Save.** **![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1638976398816.png)** You can also edit the screenshot by highlighting areas using text and arrows. [Click here to learn more](/v1/docs/how-to-capture-a-manual-step-while-recording). --- ### **![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1639583882847.png)Recording Options** This is where you can [define which applications to record](/v1/docs/how-to-run-document-tests#recording-options). --- ### **![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1639583887780.png)Change Language** Use the **Settings button** to change the interface language. Then **restart** the Panaya Recorder. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1638976408253.png) --- ### **![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1639583894432.png)Troubleshooting Mode** The **Settings** section is also where you can turn on Troubleshooting Mode if requested by Panaya Support. ### **![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1639583887780.png)** **Enforce ‘/n’ for a Transaction** In the **Settings** section, you can also turn on the Enforce ‘/n’ when entering a transaction: ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1779873726653.png) ## Related - [Test Evidence for Manual Runs](/evidence.md) - [Viewing your Assigned Activities](/how-can-i-view-activities-that-are-assigned-to-me.md) - [Contact the application vendor for assistance](/please-contact-the-application-vendor-for-assistance-error-message.md) - [Video Recording](/video-recording.md)