What is SAP TAO?
The SAP Test Acceleration and Optimization (SAP TAO) software streamlines the creation and maintenance of ERP business process testing...
- It helps to break down applications into reusable components, which can then be assembled into test scripts. The test scripts can then be run, performing the steps automatically and recording the results.
- Users build reusable tests so that future testing is easier and faster.
- Business personnel will be needed to participate in utilizing this new tool.
What does SAP TAO do?
The SAP TAO Client application performs several key functions like Inspects transactions from a SAP Server, capturing and validating data as test script components
Exports the test script components to HP (Mercury) Quality Center, where they can be selected for use in test scripts
Consolidates components or scripts from HP (Mercury) Quality Center, creating an automated test “program”.
Provides documented test results for review and approval
- SAP TAO helps QA specialists to break down applications into components, which can then be
Assembled into test cases through a simple interface using drag and drop - Parameterized for flexible reuse, such as reusing a test that has updated data inputs
- Maintained easily and inexpensively, even when screens, flows, or service packs change.
Benefits
Automated testing with SAP TAO maximizes:
- Testing Deployment : SAP TAO, in tandem with HP Quality Center, reduces the amount of time required to build and execute test scripts.
- Reuse : SAP TAO eliminates the need to create new tests whenever a component changes.
- Maintenance : SAP TAO allows you to record component parameters.
See also -
Prequisites - SAP TAO installation
Configuration of SAP TAO
