MCP SAP GUI Server

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables AI assistants to interact with SAP GUI for Windows through the SAP GUI Scripting API.

It is client-agnostic: if your MCP client can launch a local stdio server, it can use this project. Examples in this README use Claude because the setup is easy to demonstrate, but the same server can be used from Codex, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, and similar MCP-capable tools.

Current release: 0.2.0 for local Windows use over MCP stdio.

Status

GitHub workflows are included for CI, Docs, and tag-based Release.
Forgejo workflows are included for CI and Docs.
GitHub is the public mirror: kts982/mcp-sap-gui.

What This Does

This server allows AI assistants to:

Connect to SAP systems (like double-clicking in SAP Logon Pad)
Execute transactions (MM03, VA01, /SCWM/MON, etc.)
Read and write screen fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, comboboxes, and tabs
Select menu items from the menu bar (Table View, Edit, Selection, etc.)
Navigate through SAP screens using keyboard keys and buttons
Extract data from ALV grids (GuiGridView) and classic table controls (GuiTableControl)
Interact with ALV toolbar buttons and context menus
Read and interact with tree controls (TableTree, ColumnTree, SimpleTree)
Take screenshots of SAP windows
Discover screen elements for automation

Example Conversation

User: "What's the description for material MAT-001 in system D01?"

Assistant: [connects to D01]
           [executes MM03]
           [enters material number]
           [reads description field]

"The material MAT-001 is described as 'High-Grade Steel Plate 10mm'
in system D01."

Quick Start

Install dependencies:

uv sync --extra screenshots

Start SAP Logon Pad and open an SAP GUI session, or at least have SAP Logon running.
Configure your MCP client to launch this server:

Command:   uv
Arguments: run python -m mcp_sap_gui.server
Transport: stdio
Working directory: <path-to-mcp-sap-gui>

Try one of these prompts:

Connect to my open SAP session and tell me what system I'm on
Show me the current screen info
List all editable fields on this screen
Read the first 20 rows of the visible table

sap_connect intentionally does not accept a password parameter. The safer pattern is to log in through SAP GUI first and then attach with sap_connect_existing.

Requirements

Windows (SAP GUI only runs on Windows)
SAP GUI for Windows installed
SAP Logon Pad running (for COM connections)
SAP GUI Scripting enabled on your SAP systems
Python 3.10+
uv (recommended Python package manager)

Supported Scope

Supported:

SAP GUI for Windows via the SAP GUI Scripting COM API
MCP stdio (default) and streamable HTTP transports
Per-client session isolation (multiple MCP clients can hold independent SAP sessions)
Interactive use from MCP-compatible clients
Read and write SAP GUI automation within the permissions of the logged-in SAP user

Not yet available:

SAP GUI for Java or SAP GUI for HTML
Browser-based Fiori automation
Unattended multi-user production orchestration

Enabling SAP GUI Scripting

SAP GUI Scripting must be enabled both client-side and server-side:

Client-side (SAP GUI Options):

Open SAP GUI → Options → Accessibility & Scripting → Scripting
Check "Enable scripting"
Optionally uncheck "Notify when a script..." for smoother automation

Server-side (SAP System):

Transaction RZ11 → Parameter sapgui/user_scripting → Set to TRUE
Requires SAP Basis administrator access

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone <repository-url>
cd mcp-sap-gui

# Install uv (if not already installed)
pip install uv

# Install all dependencies (creates .venv automatically)
uv sync

# With screenshot optimization (recommended - reduces screenshot size by 70-90%)
uv sync --extra screenshots

# With dev dependencies (for testing, linting, type checking)
uv sync --extra dev --extra screenshots

Usage

Connection recommendation: prefer sap_connect_existing for already authenticated sessions. Use sap_connect mainly for SSO flows or to open the SAP login screen before the user completes manual login.

Running the MCP Server Directly

# Standard mode (stdio, default)
uv run python -m mcp_sap_gui.server

# Read-only mode (safer for exploration)
uv run python -m mcp_sap_gui.server --read-only

# With transaction whitelist
uv run python -m mcp_sap_gui.server --allowed-transactions MM03 VA03 ME23N

# HTTP transport (for team/remote use, binds to localhost)
uv run python -m mcp_sap_gui.server --transport http

# HTTP on custom host/port
uv run python -m mcp_sap_gui.server --transport http --host 0.0.0.0 --port 9000

# Policy profile (restrict visible tools)
uv run python -m mcp_sap_gui.server --profile exploration

# Audit log to file (JSON lines)
uv run python -m mcp_sap_gui.server --audit-log sap_audit.jsonl

# Debug mode
uv run python -m mcp_sap_gui.server --debug

MCP Setup

This server communicates over stdio (stdin/stdout JSON-RPC), which is the standard MCP transport. You don't need to configure ports or URLs — the MCP client starts the server process and talks to it directly.

For any client, the core launch configuration is the same:

Command:   uv
Arguments: run python -m mcp_sap_gui.server
Transport: stdio
Working directory: <path-to-mcp-sap-gui>

Client Setup Links

Claude Code / Claude Desktop: setup examples are included below
Codex: configure an MCP server in Codex and point it at the command above. Official MCP docs: https://developers.openai.com/learn/docs-mcp
GitHub Copilot: configure a local MCP server in Copilot Chat / agent mode. Official docs: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/how-tos/provide-context/use-mcp
Gemini CLI: add the server under mcpServers in your Gemini CLI settings. Official docs: https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/blob/main/docs/tools/mcp-server.md

Below are full examples for the most common local SAP GUI setup paths.

For a client-by-client setup guide, see docs/CLIENTS.md.

Option 1: Claude Code (Recommended for development)

The repository includes a .mcp.json at the project root. When you open this project in Claude Code, the MCP server is automatically discovered — no manual configuration needed.

To use it:

cd mcp-sap-gui
claude

Claude Code will detect .mcp.json and start the SAP GUI MCP server automatically.

If you want to configure it globally for Claude Code (available in any project), add it to your user settings at ~/.claude/.mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sap-gui": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uv",
      "args": ["run", "python", "-m", "mcp_sap_gui.server"],
      "cwd": "<path-to-mcp-sap-gui>"
    }
  }
}

Option 2: Claude Desktop

Add to your Claude Desktop config file:

Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Standard mode:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sap-gui": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "run", "--directory", "<path-to-mcp-sap-gui>",
        "python", "-m", "mcp_sap_gui.server"
      ],
      "cwd": "<path-to-mcp-sap-gui>"
    }
  }
}

Note: The --directory flag is required so uv finds the project's virtual environment regardless of the working directory Claude Desktop uses when launching the process.

Read-only mode (recommended when exploring/querying data):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sap-gui": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "run", "--directory", "<path-to-mcp-sap-gui>",
        "python", "-m", "mcp_sap_gui.server", "--read-only"
      ],
      "cwd": "<path-to-mcp-sap-gui>"
    }
  }
}

With transaction whitelist (only allow specific transactions):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sap-gui": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "run", "--directory", "<path-to-mcp-sap-gui>",
        "python", "-m", "mcp_sap_gui.server",
        "--allowed-transactions", "MM03", "VA03", "ME23N"
      ],
      "cwd": "<path-to-mcp-sap-gui>"
    }
  }
}

After editing the config, restart Claude Desktop for changes to take effect.

Option 3: Any MCP-compatible client

The server uses stdio transport. Point any MCP client at:

Command:   uv run python -m mcp_sap_gui.server
Arguments: [--read-only] [--profile exploration|operator|full] [--audit-log FILE] [--debug] [--allowed-transactions T1 T2 ...]
Transport: stdio

Ensure the working directory is set to the project root (where pyproject.toml lives).

Verifying the Setup

Once configured, you can verify the MCP server is working by asking Claude:

"List all available SAP GUI tools"

Claude should respond with the full list of sap_* tools. If SAP GUI is running, try:

"Connect to my open SAP session and tell me what system I'm on"

Then try:

"Show me the current screen info"
"List all editable fields on this screen"
"Read the first 20 rows from the visible table"

Built-in Agent Guidance

The server includes built-in navigation knowledge that helps any MCP client (Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor, Cline, etc.) use SAP GUI effectively:

MCP Instructions — Injected into every client's system prompt during initialization. Covers screen discovery workflow, popup handling, table pagination, SPRO tree navigation, key reference, and common mistakes to avoid.
docs://sap-gui-guide Resource — Detailed reference guide available on-demand via resources/read. Covers element types, ID naming conventions, transaction code formats, table type comparison, status bar messages, and step-by-step patterns for SPRO and table maintenance views.

These prevent common agent mistakes like guessing element IDs, ignoring popups, pressing F5 (="New Entries") when meaning to refresh, or using double_click_tree_node in SPRO (which opens docs instead of executing the activity).

Available Tools

The server currently exposes 57 MCP tools.

Category	Count	What it covers
Connection & Policy	6	Connect to SAP, attach to open sessions, inspect sessions, disconnect, set policy profile
Navigation	3	Execute transactions, send keys, inspect current screen
Fields & UI	13	Read/write fields, buttons, tabs, comboboxes, textedit, focus
Tables & Grids	17	ALV grids, TableControls, row selection, column info, cell ops
Popup / Toolbar / Shell	4	Popup inspection and handling, toolbar discovery, shell content
Trees	10	Read/search/expand/select/click SAP tree controls
Discovery	2	Screen element discovery and screenshots
Workflow Guidance	1	Return step-by-step guidance for known multi-tool SAP workflows
Transaction Guidance	1	Return a generic, read-first guide for supported SAP transactions

The most important patterns:

sap_get_screen_elements to discover IDs instead of guessing
sap_read_table to start with any SAP table/grid
sap_get_popup_window when active_window reports a popup; it now classifies the dialog and suggests a safe next step
sap_handle_popup(action="auto") when you want the server to dismiss only clearly safe informational popups and otherwise leave the dialog untouched
sap_get_workflow_guide when you want the proven sequence for a known workflow
sap_get_transaction_guide when you want a generic guide for a supported transaction such as /SCWM/MON, SCWM/MON, or warehouse monitor
sap_read_tree plus search/expand helpers for SPRO-style navigation

For the full tool catalog, grouped by category with short descriptions, see docs/TOOLS.md.

Security Considerations

This server provides powerful automation capabilities. Use responsibly.

Built-in Safeguards

Transaction Blocklist - Sensitive transactions blocked by default:
- SU01, SU10, SU01D (User administration)
- PFCG (Role administration)
- SE16N, SE38, SA38, SE80 (Direct table/program access)
- STMS, SCC4, RZ10, RZ11, SM36, SM49, SM59, SM69 (high-risk admin/system actions)
- Case-insensitive matching; handles /n, /o, /* prefixes and whitespace
OK-Code Bypass Prevention - Setting likely SAP command fields such as tbar[0]/okcd, txtOK_CODE, or similar command-code aliases to a blocked transaction is also blocked, preventing circumvention of the transaction policy
Read-Only Mode - --read-only flag disables all mutating operations (field writes, button presses, transaction execution, key sends, tree/table interactions)
Transaction Whitelist - --allowed-transactions limits execution to specific approved t-codes. This is the recommended production mode.
Policy Profiles - --profile controls which tools are visible: exploration (read-only), operator (read + write), full (all, default). Profiles can also be switched per-session via sap_set_policy_profile
Tool Tags - Every tool is tagged read or write for policy profile filtering. All tools carry MCP readOnlyHint/destructiveHint annotations so clients can display appropriate UI hints
Save Confirmation - sap_send_key("F11") and sap_send_key("Save") now require explicit user confirmation via MCP elicitation. If the client does not support elicitation, the save is blocked instead of proceeding silently.
Audit Logging - --audit-log FILE writes every tool call (name, arguments, timing, outcome) as JSON lines. Secrets in arguments are masked automatically
Secure Credential Resolution - sap_connect resolves credentials from a .env file (SAP_USER, SAP_PASSWORD, SAP_CLIENT, SAP_LANGUAGE). Passwords are never accepted as MCP tool parameters and never appear in client logs, tool-call history, or audit logs. Copy .env.example to .env to get started
ID Validation And Normalization - User-supplied SAP window and element IDs are validated before findById() is called. Standard IDs like wnd[0]/usr/... are accepted, and full session paths like /app/con[0]/ses[0]/wnd[0]/usr/... are normalized to the short form automatically.

Recommendations for Production Use

Never expose to untrusted users
Use read-only mode for exploration/queries
Implement transaction whitelists for automation
Enable audit logging on SAP side
Use dedicated service accounts with minimal authorizations
Run on isolated systems (test/sandbox, not production)

SAP Licensing

Consult your SAP licensing agreement regarding:

Automated access and scripting
Indirect access considerations
Named vs. concurrent user licensing

Example Workflows

Display Material Master

# Claude would execute these tools:
sap_connect("D01 - Development System")
sap_execute_transaction("MM03")
sap_set_field("wnd[0]/usr/ctxtRMMG1-MATNR", "MAT-001")
sap_send_key("Enter")
# Select views...
sap_send_key("Enter")
description = sap_read_field("wnd[0]/usr/txtMAKT-MAKTX")

Extract Purchase Order List

sap_execute_transaction("ME2M")
sap_set_field("wnd[0]/usr/ctxtEN_LIFNR-LOW", "1000")  # Vendor
sap_send_key("Execute")  # F8
data = sap_read_table("wnd[0]/usr/cntlGRID1/shellcont/shell", max_rows=50)

Navigate Sales Order

sap_execute_transaction("VA03")
sap_set_field("wnd[0]/usr/ctxtVBAK-VBELN", "12345")
sap_send_key("Enter")
# Read header data
customer = sap_read_field("wnd[0]/usr/subSUBSCREEN.../txtVBAK-KUNNR")
# Navigate to items
sap_press_button("wnd[0]/usr/tabsTAXI_TABSTRIP.../tabpT\\01")
items = sap_read_table("wnd[0]/usr/.../cntlGRID1/shellcont/shell")

Filter Customizing Table (GuiTableControl)

# In SPRO or SM30 table maintenance view
# Use Selection -> By Contents to filter
sap_select_menu("wnd[0]/mbar/menu[3]/menu[0]")    # Selection > By Contents
# Select the field to filter on, enter value
sap_select_table_row("wnd[1]/usr/tblSAPLSVIXTCTRL_SEL_FLDS", 0)
sap_send_key("Enter")
sap_set_field("wnd[1]/usr/.../txtQUERY_TAB-BUFFER[3,0]", "EXTSYS001")
sap_send_key("Execute")
# Read the filtered table
data = sap_read_table("wnd[0]/usr/tblSAPLBD41TCTRL_V_TBDLS")

Batch Fill And Validate A Form

sap_set_batch_fields(
    {
        "wnd[0]/usr/ctxtFIELD1": "VALUE1",
        "wnd[0]/usr/txtFIELD2": "VALUE2",
    },
    validate=True,
    skip_readonly=True,
)
# Returns per-field results plus post-Enter screen feedback

Project Structure

mcp-sap-gui/
├── docs/
│   ├── CLIENTS.md             # Client-specific MCP setup notes
│   ├── OVERVIEW.md            # Product overview and roadmap direction
│   └── TOOLS.md               # Full MCP tool catalog
├── scripts/
│   └── check_docs.py          # Markdown link checker used by docs workflows
├── src/
│   └── mcp_sap_gui/
│       ├── __init__.py        # Package exports
│       ├── server.py          # MCP server implementation (tool definitions)
│       ├── session_manager.py # Per-client SAP session isolation
│       ├── sap_controller.py  # Facade class (composes all mixins)
│       ├── models.py          # VKey enum, SessionInfo, exceptions
│       ├── controller.py      # Base controller (connection, navigation, screen info)
│       ├── fields.py          # FieldsMixin (read/write fields, buttons, combos)
│       ├── tables.py          # TablesMixin (ALV grid + TableControl operations)
│       ├── trees.py           # TreesMixin (tree read, expand, select, click)
│       └── discovery.py       # DiscoveryMixin (popups, toolbars, screenshots)
├── tests/
│   ├── test_sap_controller.py # Controller unit tests
│   └── test_server.py         # Server security & routing tests
├── examples/
│   └── basic_usage.py         # Direct controller example
├── .mcp.json                  # MCP server config (auto-detected by Claude Code)
├── CONTRIBUTING.md            # Contribution guidelines for public changes
├── LICENSE                    # MIT license
├── pyproject.toml
├── uv.lock                    # Dependency lock file (managed by uv)
└── README.md

Troubleshooting

"Cannot connect to SAP GUI"

Ensure SAP Logon Pad is running
Check that SAP GUI Scripting is enabled in SAP GUI options

"Scripting disabled" error

Enable scripting server-side: RZ11 → sapgui/user_scripting = TRUE
Requires SAP Basis administrator

"Element not found"

Use sap_get_screen_elements() to discover available field IDs
Field IDs vary between SAP systems due to customization

COM errors on startup

Ensure dependencies are installed: uv sync
Run uv run python -m win32com.client.makepy if COM registration issues occur

"No SAP tools appear in my MCP client"

Confirm the client is launching the server from the project root
Restart the MCP client after changing its MCP configuration
Run uv sync first so the environment and dependencies exist

"The tool is available, but the action is blocked"

Check whether the server is running with --read-only
Check whether the transaction is blocked by the default blocklist
Check whether you started the server with --allowed-transactions

Development

# Install all dependencies (dev + screenshots)
uv sync --extra dev --extra screenshots

# Run tests
uv run pytest

# Type checking
uv run mypy src/

# Linting
uv run ruff check src/

License

MIT. See LICENSE.

Disclaimer

This project is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by SAP SE. SAP, SAP GUI, and other SAP products mentioned are trademarks of SAP SE.

Use of this software with SAP systems should comply with your SAP licensing agreement and your organization's security policies.

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MCP SAP GUI Server

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What This Does

Example Conversation

Quick Start

Requirements

Supported Scope

Enabling SAP GUI Scripting

Installation

Usage

Running the MCP Server Directly

MCP Setup

Client Setup Links

Option 1: Claude Code (Recommended for development)

Option 2: Claude Desktop

Option 3: Any MCP-compatible client

Verifying the Setup

Built-in Agent Guidance

Available Tools

Security Considerations

Built-in Safeguards

Recommendations for Production Use

SAP Licensing

Example Workflows

Display Material Master

Extract Purchase Order List

Navigate Sales Order

Filter Customizing Table (GuiTableControl)

Batch Fill And Validate A Form

Project Structure

Troubleshooting

"Cannot connect to SAP GUI"

"Scripting disabled" error

"Element not found"

COM errors on startup

"No SAP tools appear in my MCP client"

"The tool is available, but the action is blocked"

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