Using HP UFT GetCellData function on SAP Web Dynpro crash Internet Explorer

The GetCellData function in HP UFT is used to retrieve data from specific cells in SAP Web Dynpro tables. When working with Internet Explorer, this function may sometimes cause crashes due to memory handling issues or browser compatibility problems.

Understanding GetCellData Function

Note that column number is used to locate table cell data and column name is unique identifier. The GetCellData method takes two arguments as long integers representing row and column numbers to locate cell data.

The syntax for GetCellData is ?

object.GetCellData(row, column)

Where row and column are zero-based or one-based index numbers depending on your UFT configuration.

Implementation Example

Try using GetCellData like this ?

Browser("Browser").Page("Page").Frame("searchDialog").SAPTable("ResultsTable").GetCellData(1, 1)
Browser("Browser").Page("Page").Frame("searchDialog").SAPTable("ResultsTable").GetCellData(1, 2)

Preventing Internet Explorer Crashes

To avoid crashes when using GetCellData with SAP Web Dynpro in Internet Explorer, consider these approaches ?

• Add Wait statements before calling GetCellData to ensure the table is fully loaded
• Use Exist property to verify the table object is available before accessing cell data
• Implement error handling using On Error Resume Next statements
• Consider using alternative browsers like Chrome or Firefox if possible

Safer Implementation

Set oTable = Browser("Browser").Page("Page").Frame("searchDialog").SAPTable("ResultsTable")
If oTable.Exist(5) Then
    Wait(2)
    cellData = oTable.GetCellData(1, 1)
    Reporter.ReportEvent micPass, "Cell Data", "Retrieved: " & cellData
Else
    Reporter.ReportEvent micFail, "Table Error", "Table not found"
End If

Conclusion

The GetCellData function is essential for extracting SAP Web Dynpro table data in UFT, but requires careful implementation with proper error handling to prevent Internet Explorer crashes.