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1/ What is a Robotic Process Automation tool?

A Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tool is software built to automate computer tasks that used to be carried out by hand. There are many RPA tools on the French market, but few of them specialize in SAP.

  • Bulk data transfer and loading
  • Automation of repetitive manual processes
  • Creation of secure workflows
  • Automatic execution of business applications

2/ Why choose an RPA tool?

Repetitive tasks automated

Speed up business processes and cut the time spent on time-consuming actions.

New systems rolled out

Make the automatic transition between existing applications and target ones easier.

Better efficiency

Focus on higher value work, thanks to automation.

Errors eliminated

Avoid data entry errors in the business applications you automate.

Flexibility and independence

Schedule runs outside business hours to use the most convenient time slots.

3/ Process Runner: the benchmark SAP RPA tool in France

insightsoftware Process Runner is the benchmark SAP RPA tool on the French and European market. Built to automate business processes in SAP environments, Process Runner makes data management easier by automating the loading and extraction of data between SAP and Excel.

Technical characteristics

  • Transactions run automatically for bulk loads from Excel into SAP: creations, updates and deletions
  • Extraction from SAP into Excel, for day-to-day SAP work and for migration projects
  • Scheduled unattended runs, with email notification and process chaining
  • Long text handling (BAPI extraction, loading through a transaction)
  • Nothing to install on the SAP server: a single executable file on the client workstation
  • No transport required between the Dev, QA and Prod environments
100+companies in France
2 000+ready-to-use scenarios
0line of code required

Process Runner, distributed by Mycène

Mycène is the authorized VAD for Process Runner (insightsoftware) in France and French-speaking Europe. Our experts support you from rollout through to level 3 support.

My Process Runner demonstration Process Runner, the SAP RPA solution distributed by Mycène

Three ways to load data into SAP in bulk

The choice rarely comes down to features, but to who can use them and how quickly. Here are the three approaches we meet at our clients.

CriterionManual data entryCustom development (ABAP)Process Runner
Skills requiredBusiness userABAP developerBusiness user
Time to deployImmediateSeveral weeksLess than a day
Transport between environmentsNot applicableRequired (Dev, QA, Prod)None
Volume handledA few rowsUnlimitedUnlimited, driven from Excel
SAP integrity checking✗To be developed✓ transaction constraints
Scheduled execution✗To be developed✓ outside business hours
Compatible with SAP ECC and S/4HANANot applicableTo redo at every version upgrade✓

Frequently asked questions

What is RPA in SAP?
RPA (Robotic Process Automation) in SAP means automating SAP transactions through specialized software. Process Runner automates bulk loads from Excel into SAP and extractions from SAP into Excel, with no line of code.
Does Process Runner change the SAP system?
No. Process Runner installs nothing on the SAP server and requires no transport between environments. It uses standard SAP objects and maintains every security and governance protocol of the system.
Is Process Runner compatible with SAP S/4HANA?
Yes. Process Runner works with SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA (on-premise), as well as with every version of SAP GUI and MS Windows.
How long does it take to deploy Process Runner?
Process Runner can be deployed and running in less than a day. Just install an executable file on the SAP client workstations concerned; no complex integration project is required.