Function Names - Special Cases

Calling and Closing Functions | Save and Temporary Save | Delete, Recall, Undo and Cancel | Back

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This page describes guidelines for the naming of special functions.

 

Calling and Closing Functions

The text describing functions should be as exact as possible.

Make sure that the function that calls or starts a transaction is stated differently than the function that closes the same transaction.

Examples

Calling Function Name

Closing Function Name

Book trip

Submit booking

Create customer data

Save customer data

Order business cards

Submit order

Request vacation

Forward vacation request for approval

 

Save and Temporary Save

In addition to a save function at the end of a transaction, users also require a save function during the transaction.

This function should not be called "Save" or similar, but rather should be described more precisely.

Examples

In the Context of

Function Name

Orders

Add to shopping cart

Requests

Send to inbox

Master data

Save

 

Delete, Recall, Undo and Cancel

Generally, the user cannot redo his or her last entries unless there is a special function to do so, such as "Delete entry". If it is possible to cancel or delete saved or booked data, you should warn the user about the consequences of such an action.

 

Back

Use the standard formulation "Back to <target>" in the tooltip text for "Back" functions.

Examples

Back to overview

Back to home page

Back to booking

 

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Source:  SAP Reference Lists