What is wait symbol in SAP BC-FES-GUI - Graphical User Interface?

SAP Term: wait symbol

• Component: BC-FES-GUI

• Component Name: Graphical User Interface

• Description: Symbol that indicates the system is processing data. You cannot continue working in the active window until the wait symbol has disappeared. Under Windows, Motif, and OS/2, the wait symbol takes the form of an hourglass. Macintosh uses a wrist watch symbol.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The wait symbol is a graphical element used in the SAP Graphical User Interface (BC-FES-GUI) to indicate that a process is running. It is usually displayed as an hourglass or a spinning wheel. The wait symbol is used to inform the user that the system is currently processing their request and that they should wait until the process is complete before continuing. 
  
  How to use it: 
  When a user initiates a process in SAP, the wait symbol will appear on the screen. This indicates that the system is currently processing the request and that the user should wait until it is complete before continuing. The wait symbol will disappear when the process has finished and the user can then proceed with their task. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  If a user sees the wait symbol for an extended period of time, they should check to make sure that their request has not been blocked by another process or user. If this is the case, they should contact their system administrator for assistance. Additionally, users should be aware that some processes may take longer than others to complete, so they should be patient when waiting for the wait symbol to disappear. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The wait symbol is part of SAP's Graphical User Interface (BC-FES-GUI). Other elements of this interface include menus, buttons, and windows. Additionally, SAP provides users with various tools and resources to help them understand how to use its software more effectively.