SAP GUI: Show Error Messages in a Dialog Box

There is an easy way to display all error messages in a pop-up. This may help in case your end-users overlook the error message in the status bar.

Published Feb 23, 2021

SAP GUI Notification Options

Open the Options window by clicking on the Customize Local Layout Button.

SAP GUI Open Options

In the left-hand tree open the Interaction Design folder and choose Notifications.

Under Messages select the checkbox for Show error messages in a dialog box. Press Apply and OK to confirm.

SAP GUI Open Options Notification

Note: If this setting is active all error messages will be displayed in a pop-up. This also works for success and warning messages if required.

SAP GUI Display error in popup