Testing & Quality
What is Test Automation?
Using software tools to execute tests, compare results, and report outcomes without manual intervention.
SAP test automation targets SAP GUI, WebGUI, Fiori, APIs, and integrated non-SAP apps. Tools include SAP's offerings with Tricentis, CBTA, and third-party platforms. Value comes from regression reuse, so maintenance effort must be managed.
Related terms
Regression Testing
Re-testing existing functionality after changes to confirm nothing that previously worked has broken.
Test Automation Framework
A structured approach and set of guidelines, libraries, and tools for building maintainable automated tests.
Self-Healing Test
An automated test that adapts at runtime to UI changes, such as changed element locators, without manual script repair.
Component-Based Test Automation
A Solution Manager test automation capability that builds tests from reusable screen components for SAP GUI and web UIs.
SAP Enterprise Continuous Testing by Tricentis
An SAP solution extension, built on Tricentis technology, for automated testing of SAP and non-SAP applications.
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