Heatmap-Driven Testing for SAP S/4HANA: A Systematic Approach Using UiPath Test Suite

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Software testing in SAP S/4HANA projects often requires extensive collaboration between functional teams, business analysts, and quality assurance professionals to validate business-critical processes comprehensively. However, given the large number of transactions in an SAP system, manually prioritizing test cases can lead to inefficiencies, delays, and gaps in coverage.

This article explores how UiPath Test Suite’s SAP Heatmap can be leveraged as a systematic method for test case generation by identifying high-risk transactions based on key system attributes.

A heatmap-based approach to test design is rooted in risk-based testing (RBT) principles, where test identification and prioritization are determined by quantifiable risk indicators. The UiPath SAP Heatmap, an integrated feature of Test Manager, provides a visual representation of transactional importance based on the following factors:

• User Engagement (#Users) – Number of users interacting with a transaction (T-Code, Fiori app, or report).
• Execution Frequency (#Executions) – How often a transaction is executed within a defined period.
• Processing Time (Performance) – The cumulative system processing time for each transaction.
• Complexity (#Objects) – The number of SAP development objects involved (e.g., screens, functional modules, tables).
• Transaction Type (Intensity) – Classification of transactions as Create, Change, or Display operations.

The heatmap thereby serves as an empirical model for test case selection, ensuring that testing efforts are focused on transactions with the highest business and technical significance.

By leveraging heatmap insights, QA teams can focus their testing where it matters most - transactions with the highest business impact and technical complexity.

After generating the SAP Heatmap, teams can filter by module (e.g., Finance, Logistics, Procurement) to identify areas that require testing. For this example, we focus on the Logistics module.

The heatmap visually scales transaction importance—the larger the transaction in the heatmap, the more frequently it is used. Let’s choose MMBE (Stock Overview) - a heavily utilized transaction in inventory management.

With a single click on "Generate Tests", UiPath Test Suite automatically creates structured test cases. To enhance test accuracy and traceability, testers can integrate supporting documentation and prompts into the test case repository, including:

✔ BPMN Diagrams – Business process flow models.
✔ SAP Functional Documentation – Blueprints outlining process expectations.
✔ Test Data Definitions – Pre-configured input datasets.
✔ Prompts – Define testing goals such as system/ integration/ regression

These artifacts provide a comprehensive reference for both manual and automated test execution.

You will now have a list of detailed, structured test cases generated, including:

✔ Test Steps – A step-by-step breakdown of the transaction flow.
✔ Expected Results – Pass/fail conditions per step.
✔ Test Data – Reusable input values.
✔ Automation Potential – Readiness for automated execution.

This article focused on a data-driven approach enabled by UiPath Test Suite, to streamline test case generation based on system usage patterns, transaction frequency, and business criticality. By systematically identifying high-risk transactions, QA teams can:

✔ Optimize test resource allocation.
✔ Reduce overall testing effort and costs.
✔ Enhance test automation readiness.

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