The Ultimate Guide to SAP GUI 7.20 Install: Steps, Requirements, and Troubleshooting

7. Uninstalling SAP GUI 7.20

• Control Panel → Programs and Features → SAP GUI 7.20 → Uninstall.
• Or run SAPGUI_SETUP.EXE → choose Remove.

Launch SAP Logon

• Start menu → SAP Logon (or C:\Program Files (x86)\SAP\FrontEnd\SAPgui\saplogon.exe).
• Add entries for your SAP systems (e.g., Development, Production).

Conclusion

The SAP GUI 7.20 install process is straightforward for anyone familiar with Windows software installation. Despite its age, this version continues to power thousands of daily SAP users in legacy environments. By following this guide—checking system requirements, downloading from legitimate sources, performing a clean installation, and applying patches—you can ensure a stable and functional SAP front-end experience.

However, if your organization is planning to migrate to modern SAP S/4HANA or Windows 11, consider planning an upgrade to a newer SAP GUI version. Either way, mastering the installation of any SAP GUI version is a valuable skill for any SAP Basis administrator or power user.

Method 2: Using SAP Logon (Configuration File)

If your IT team provides a saplogon.ini file, simply place it in the SAP GUI installation directory or the Windows directory, and SAP Logon will auto-populate the connections.

Method A: Using the GUI Installer (Recommended for Beginners)

1. Open your terminal or command prompt.
2. Navigate to the folder where you downloaded the .JAR file.
3. Execute the installer using the Java runtime:

   java -jar PlatinGUI720_*.jar
   

4. This launches a graphical wizard. Follow the on-screen prompts to accept the license agreement and choose an installation directory (default is usually /Applications/SAPClients on Mac).

Command Line:

SAPGUI720setup.exe /Silent /Product="$SAPGUI720$" /Language=EN /InstallDir="C:\SAP\GUI"

Step 5: Choose Installation Type

1. Choose the installation type:
   • Complete: Installs all components, including the SAP GUI, SAP Frontend, and SAPToolbar.
   • Custom: Allows you to select specific components for installation.
   • Typical: Installs the most common components.

Click Next.