Merge pull request #10206 from iomimtso/guitree-objects-support

AB#8352: PAD does not support Guitree objects

Author: haywoodsloan

support/power-platform/power-automate/desktop-flows/sap-automation/cannot-capture-guitree-objects.md

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+---
+title: Workarounds for SAP GuiTree Capture Issues in Power Automate for desktop
+description: Learn how to resolve issues with capturing SAP GuiTree objects in Power Automate for desktop. Explore UI automation and SAP GUI scripting as workarounds.
+ms.reviewer: iomimtso, ststavri, v-shaywood
+ms.custom: sap:Desktop flows\SAP automation
+ms.date: 11/18/2025
+---
+
+# Can't capture SAP GuiTree objects
+
+Currently, Power Automate for desktop doesn't support capturing SAP GuiTree objects. Support for capturing SAP GuiTree objects is planned for a future release. Until this feature is available, you can use one of the workarounds in this article if your desktop flow must interact with these controls.
+
+## Symptoms
+
+Power Automate for desktop doesn't capture SAP GuiTree objects when you use SAP automation actions.
+
+## Workaround 1: Use UI automation
+
+Use [UI automation actions](/power-automate/desktop-flows/actions-reference/uiautomation) to interact with the controls. Capture the controls by using the UI element picker. Then, use UI automation actions in your desktop flow.
+
+## Workaround 2: Use SAP GUI scripting
+
+Use SAP GUI scripting to automate controls that the SAP automation actions don't capture. For the configuration steps, see [Configure SAP GUI scripting](/power-automate/guidance/rpa-sap-playbook/vbscript-based-sap-gui-automation-overview).
+
+[!INCLUDE [Third-party disclaimer](../../../../includes/third-party-disclaimer.md)]

support/power-platform/power-automate/toc.yml

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         items:
           - name: Authentication popup appears when launching SAP
             href: desktop-flows/sap-automation/handle-authentication-popup-launch-sap.md
+          - name: Can't capture SAP GuiTree objects
+            href: desktop-flows/sap-automation/cannot-capture-guitree-objects.md
           - name: Can't open SAP
             href: desktop-flows/sap-automation/scripting-permissions-launch-sap.md
           - name: SAP UI element click issue