SAP Build Build Process Automation 1 – How to Install SAP Process Automation Desktop Agent

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The Desktop agent is a component of SAP Build Process Automation that is installed locally on user desktops. It executes automation projects that launch and run applications of various kinds, read information from screens, enters data, clicks options, and process data. Please follow the below steps to install the desktop agent to run any process automation.

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STEP 1- Download the SAP Intelligent RPA MSI

The Desktop Agent is a component of SAP Intelligent Robotic Process Automation that is installed locally on user desktops. It executes automation projects that launch and run applications of various kinds.

Download the latest version of the SAP Process Automation Desktop Agent from SAP Development tools.

STEP 2 – Install components

Kindly follow the below steps to install the downloaded software.

Double-click on the MSI, and choose Next.
Choose the components to install and choose Next for the following steps.
Wait for the installation to complete.
Choose Finish

Note: You can select Desktop Agent or Desktop Agent and Studio both.

STEP 3 – Register Desktop Agent Tenant

1. In the Windows search bar, search for Desktop Agent and choose it.

2. On the SAP Process Automation homepage, go to Control Tower, choose Agents and then select the Register new agent… button on the right-hand side of the screen.

3. When the pop-up opens, select Copy and Close.

4. Then paste the URL into the Domain field on your Desktop Agent Tenant Registration window and choose Save.

5. Select the tenant, choose Activate and confirm.

6. Log in to your tenant with your username or e-mail and password. 7. The Agent should be in Idle state, waiting to start a project.

Now you have successfully configured the desktop agent in your system and connected to the Build Process Automation in your SAP BTP trial account. Thanks for reading this blog. Happy learning!

This tutorial is part of the below online live training which we offered on 02/24/2024. If you are interested, you may find the recordings of the training here – SAP Build Process Automation Advanced Live Instructor Led Training.