Challenges with TestComplete 15.74 and SAP GUI 8.00
Introduction
With the recent update to TestComplete 15.74, our team was eager to leverage the new features and improvements. However, during our testing with SAP GUI 8.00, we encountered several significant issues that have impacted our workflow. We hope that by sharing our experiences, other users facing similar challenges can join the conversation and find solutions together.
Known Issues with SAP GUI 8.00
TestComplete has documented several known issues when working with SAP GUI 8.00. These include performance slowdowns and compatibility problems that can affect test execution. Despite these known issues, we proceeded with our testing, hoping the latest updates would mitigate some of these challenges.
Problems Encountered During Testing:
Playback Performance Issues with MS Teams Active
When MS Teams was active during test playback, we noticed a significant slowdown. This issue persisted regardless of the version of MS Teams used. The playback speed was drastically reduced, making it difficult to complete tests in a reasonable timeframe.
Password Containing an Exclamation Mark
Another performance problem occurred when the password used in our tests contained an exclamation mark. However, the exclamation mark was not recognized as a character, so it was omitted during input. This led to a slowdown in playback and incorrect password entries, which prevented our test procedure from running.
SAP Logon Crash
During the execution of the transaction PA40, the saplogon.exe process crashed with the following details:
- Exception code: 0xC0000409
- Process identifier (PID): 17472
- Dump file: saplogon_ue_1527ac38.dmp
The crash occurred while performing “OCR Checkpoint” and “OCR Action” operations. The system detected a stack-based buffer overflow, which could potentially allow a malicious user to take control of the application.
Call to Action
We are reaching out to the TestComplete and SAP GUI user communities to share their experiences and solutions regarding these issues. If you have encountered similar problems or have any insights, please join the discussion. Together, we can work towards finding effective solutions and improving our testing processes.
Conclusion
While the latest update to TestComplete brings many enhancements, it also presents new challenges, especially when used with SAP GUI 8.00. By collaborating and sharing our experiences, we can help each other navigate these issues and optimize our testing workflows.
Feel free to share your thoughts and solutions in the comments below!