SAP TCode Runner
Run SAP transactions directly inside VS Code — stop switching between IDEs.
Why This Extension Exists
SAP's development ecosystem is moving to VS Code. With the rise of ABAP Cloud, SAP Business Application Studio, and the ABAP Development Tools (ADT), VS Code has become the primary IDE for modern SAP development. SAP Fiori, CAP, RAP, and even classic ABAP development are all converging on VS Code as the standard toolchain.
But here's the problem: even as developers spend most of their day in VS Code writing ABAP, Fiori, or CDS code, they still need to jump to SAP GUI to run transaction codes. Whether it's SE38 to test a program, SM37 to check a job, SPRO for customizing, or MM01 to create a material — these everyday tasks still require opening SAP GUI, logging in, and navigating away from your code editor.
Switching between VS Code and SAP GUI breaks your flow. You lose context, waste time, and disrupt the focus that makes you productive.
SAP TCode Runner solves this. It embeds SAP WebGUI directly inside VS Code, so you can run any SAP transaction without leaving your editor. Type a TCode, press Enter, and SAP opens right next to your code. Favorites and recent history keep your most-used transactions one click away.
Access & Approval
This extension requires approval before use.
SAP TCode Runner connects to your organization's SAP system. To ensure controlled and authorized access, an approval workflow is in place:
|
Details |
| Owner |
irumudipriyan |
| How to request access |
Open an issue on the GitHub repository with the subject "Access Request", or contact irumudipriyan directly |
| What happens next |
The owner reviews the request and grants approval |
| After approval |
You will receive instructions to configure the extension with your SAP system URL |
Why an approval layer?
- SAP systems contain sensitive business data and financial records
- Uncontrolled access to transaction codes can lead to unauthorized changes
- The approval process ensures only authorized developers in your organization use this tool
- It keeps usage traceable and auditable
If you have questions about access or need support, reach out to irumudipriyan (extension owner and maintainer).
Features
- Run any SAP transaction from the Command Palette or the sidebar —
SE38, MM01, SPRO, VA01, anything
- Embedded in VS Code — SAP WebGUI opens inside VS Code's Simple Browser, right next to your code
- Sidebar panel with TCode input, favorites list, and recent history
- SSO/SAML support — handles your organization's single sign-on natively through the built-in proxy
- Favorites — star frequently used transactions for one-click access
- Recent history — automatically remembers your last transactions across sessions
- Browser fallback — optionally open transactions in your system browser instead
- Persistent state — favorites and recent list survive VS Code restarts
How It Works
SAP TCode Runner uses your organization's SAP WebGUI endpoint to render SAP transactions inside VS Code. A lightweight local proxy handles authentication cookies, SSO redirects, and content-security headers so the SAP interface loads cleanly inside the editor.
VS Code --> Local Proxy (localhost) --> SAP WebGUI Server
|
+-- Handles SSO/SAML redirects
+-- Manages session cookies
+-- Strips X-Frame-Options headers
No data leaves your machine beyond the normal SAP WebGUI connection your browser would already make.
Setup
Prerequisites
- VS Code 1.82.0 or later
- Access to an SAP WebGUI endpoint (provided by your SAP Basis team)
- Approval from the extension owner (see Access & Approval above)
Installation
- Install from the VS Code Marketplace (search for SAP TCode Runner) or install the
.vsix file directly:
code --install-extension sap-tcode-runner-0.1.0.vsix
- Open VS Code Settings (
Ctrl+,) and search for sapTcodeRunner
- Set SAP TCode Runner: Webgui Base Url to your SAP WebGUI URL:
https://your-sap-server:8000/sap/bc/gui/sap/its/webgui?sap-client=100&sap-language=en
Usage
Command Palette
| Command |
Description |
SAP: Run Transaction |
Opens an input box — type a TCode and it opens inside VS Code |
SAP: Open Transaction in Browser |
Same, but opens in your system browser |
SAP: Clear Recent Transactions |
Clears the recent transactions list |
Keyboard: Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on macOS) to open the Command Palette.
- Click the SAP icon in the Activity Bar (left sidebar)
- Enter your SAP Base URL in the URL field at the top (one-time setup)
- Type a TCode in the input field and press Enter or click Run
- Click any TCode in the Recent or Favorites list to re-run it
- Click the star on a recent TCode to save it as a favorite
Settings
| Setting |
Default |
Description |
sapTcodeRunner.webguiBaseUrl |
"" |
SAP WebGUI base URL (provided by your SAP Basis team) |
sapTcodeRunner.maxRecentItems |
20 |
Maximum number of recent TCodes to remember (1-100) |
sapTcodeRunner.username |
"" |
SAP username for direct login (optional, bypasses SSO) |
sapTcodeRunner.alwaysOpenInBrowser |
false |
Always open transactions in the system browser instead of VS Code |
Commonly Used TCodes
Here are some transactions developers frequently run that work great with this extension:
| TCode |
Description |
SE38 |
ABAP Editor |
SE80 |
Object Navigator |
SE11 |
Data Dictionary |
SE37 |
Function Builder |
SM37 |
Job Overview |
ST22 |
ABAP Dump Analysis |
SPRO |
Customizing |
MM01 |
Create Material |
VA01 |
Create Sales Order |
/IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE |
OData Service Maintenance |
Development
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/irumudipriyan/sap-tcode-runner.git
cd sap-tcode-runner
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Compile
npm run compile
# Launch the Extension Development Host
# Press F5 in VS Code
Building a VSIX
npm run package
This produces sap-tcode-runner-0.1.0.vsix which can be shared or installed manually.
Roadmap
- [ ] Multiple SAP system profiles (switch between DEV/QAS/PRD)
- [ ] TCode search with descriptions
- [ ] Keyboard shortcut to run last transaction
- [ ] Team-shared favorites lists
- [ ] Enhanced approval workflow with role-based access
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or pull request on the GitHub repository.
Before contributing, please request access from the extension owner irumudipriyan.
License
MIT - Copyright (c) 2026 irumudipriyan
Owner & Maintainer: irumudipriyan
