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Before changing settings, ensure you have the 32-bit version of SAP GUI installed or the specific legacy OCX components installed.

: This is the primary reference for this issue. It explains that the legacy editor was removed from the standard installation to reduce the security attack surface.

, you must download a separate installation component, as it is no longer bundled with the core SAP GUI installer. Note that support for SAP GUI 770 officially ended on April 9, 2024 🛠️ Download & Installation Steps You can find the standalone component on the SAP Support Portal SAP For Me Access Software Center : Navigate to the Software Downloads Locate Component Support Packages & Patches By Category SAP Frontend Components SAPSCRIPT LEGACY TEXT EDITOR Look for the specific file: SCRLTESP77000_0-70006481.EXE (for SAP GUI 7.70). : Run the downloaded

Once installed, you may need to tell SAP to use the legacy editor instead of the MS Word-based one. Go to Transaction . Go to the menu path: Utilities -> Settings .

Under the settings for the SAPscript/Smart-Form editor, change the default settings to disable the MS Word text editor component for the target user base. Troubleshooting Common Issues The Option "Graphical PC Editor" is Greyed Out

Step-by-Step Guide to Downloading the Legacy Text Editor Add-On

3. How to Enable the Legacy Editor in SAP GUI 770 (Alternative Method)

is technically known as the "Legacy components for editing SAPscript forms" or "Legacy SAPscript Text Editor" package, which is a separate installation file for the GUI.

Once downloaded, you can install the editor on a single workstation or deploy it across an entire enterprise network. Local Installation Close all active SAP GUI sessions and the SAP Logon pad.

To get the for SAP GUI 7.70 , you usually need to download it as a separate maintenance component because it is no longer bundled with the standard SAP GUI installation. How to Download (Official Method)