SAP S/4HANA Cloud Test Automation Tool vs. Tricentis Test Automation: A Comparative Analysis

Test automation is crucial for efficient implementation and maintenance of SAP landscapes. This article compares the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Test Automation Tool (TAT) and Tricentis Test Automation (TTA) to help you choose the right tool for your business needs.

Key Differences: TAT vs. TTA

Overview

Use cases

Detailed Feature Comparison

Installation & Setup

• TAT:

  • Pre-installed in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Quality Systems.

  • Accessed by assigning the SAP_BR_TEST_ADMIN_AUTOMATION role.

• TTA:

  • Requires installation on your local machine.

  • Integrated with SAP Solution Manager 7.2 using .NET connectors and workspace setup.

Pre-built Test Scripts

• TAT:

  • Includes 330+ pre-delivered scripts for common SAP business processes.

  • Allows modification and recording of new scripts.

• TTA:

  • No pre-delivered scripts; users must create test cases from scratch.

Supported UIs and Applications

• TAT:

  • Covers only SAP S/4HANA Cloud UIs.

  • Limited API testing functionality.

• TTA:

  • Supports SAP’s full range of UIs (WebDynpro, GUI, UI5, etc.).

  • Extends to other SAP products like Ariba, Concur, and SuccessFactors.

  • Handles 160+ non-SAP technologies and mobile apps (with ECT version).

API Testing

• TAT:

  • Limited to specific APIs within the Manage Your Test Process Application.

• TTA:

  • Comprehensive support for API testing across all APIs.

Post Upgrade Testing (PUT)

• TAT:

  • Designed for regression testing in live systems post-upgrade.

  • Integrated PUT service ensures seamless testing.

• TTA:

  • Lacks native support for PUT functionality.

Integration Insights

Integration with Cloud ALM

• TAT:

  • Fully integrated with SAP Cloud ALM.

• TTA:

  • Planned integration with the Tosca web product for Cloud ALM.

Integration with SAP Solution Manager

• TAT:

  • Not required; designed for SAP S/4HANA Cloud.

• TTA:

  • Requires integration with SAP Solution Manager 7.2 for centralized management.

  • Setup involves SAP .NET Connector, workspace creation, and security configurations.

Choosing the Right Tool

When to Choose TAT

• Your testing scope is limited to SAP S/4HANA Cloud.

• You need pre-built scripts for standard SAP processes.

• Post-upgrade regression testing is critical.

• Minimal integration with other SAP or non-SAP systems.

When to Choose TTA

• Your landscape includes a mix of SAP on-premise, cloud, and non-SAP systems.

• You require comprehensive API testing.

• Your testing scope extends to SAP SuccessFactors, Ariba, Concur, etc.

• You plan to integrate non-SAP applications.

• You’re building an automation suite from scratch for diverse applications.

Conclusion

Choosing between SAP S/4HANA Cloud Test Automation Tool (TAT) and Tricentis Test Automation (TTA) depends on your organization’s testing scope, integration requirements, and automation needs. For simpler SAP S/4HANA Cloud-focused landscapes, TAT offers a streamlined solution with pre-built scripts and Post Upgrade Testing support. For diverse and complex environments, TTA’s flexibility and wide-ranging integration capabilities make it a powerful choice.