Automated Validation of SAP Automated Test Tool (cAST ) Validation Methodology (cMAP)

Advantages of Automation Unattended, faster execution Automated documentation –Results –Scripts –Data Repeatable for regression testing

Why AutoTester? Certified by SAP Proven design methodology Self documenting scripts, results and input and output files Easily maintained not compiled

AutoTester Applications Unit testing Integration testing Normal periodic revalidation Revalidation after upgrade Revalidation after new implementations Year 2000 testing Validation of cGMP related changes

cAST Methodology Reusable/Modular - for use as code “building blocks” Pre-designed templates - for easy and consistent module development Standardized naming convention for menus, files, transactions and variables Menu driven - run all tests or select specific test(s)

cAST Methodology Variable driven - supply different data sets without need to modify scripts Accept/reject criteria - field and screen comparisons Automated results reporting - pass/fail, data used, customized output files

AutoTester Validation IQ - Installation: HW environment & AutoTester SW OQ - AutoTester SW as used in the validation PQ - Compare results of selected critical automated scripts with manually executed

Why Carimar Over 25 years experience in testing and validation Implemented AutoTester projects at J&J, Warner Lambert and others AutoTester Technology Partner Developed automated SAP test methodology (cAST) Developed validation methodology (cMAP)