What is 'action box' in SAP CA - Cross-Application Components?

action box - Overview

• Component: CA

• Component Name: Cross-Application Components

• Description: A screen element that can be used to start specific functions for notifications defined in Customizing. This activity can be an action or a task in the notification and includes telephone notes or printing an interim report for a customer.

action box - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  An action box is a component of the Cross-Application Components (CA) in SAP. It is a graphical user interface (GUI) element that allows users to quickly and easily access frequently used functions. It is typically used to launch transactions, execute reports, or access other applications. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Action boxes are typically found on the SAP Easy Access screen. To use an action box, simply click on the icon associated with the desired function. This will launch the corresponding transaction or report. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  Action boxes can be customized to meet the needs of individual users. This can be done by right-clicking on the action box and selecting “Customize” from the menu. This will open a window where users can add, remove, or rearrange action boxes as desired. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about action boxes, please refer to SAP Help documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP/6.0/en-US/f3d7f9a8b2e14c8a9f3d7f9a8b2e14c8a9f3d7f9a8b2e14c8a9f3d7f9a8b2e14c8a9f3d7f9a8b2e14c8a9f3d7f9a8b2e14c8a9f3d7f9a8b2e14c8a9f3d7f9a8b2e14c8a9f3d7f9a8b2e14c8a9f3d7f9a8b2e14c8a9f3d7f9a8b2e14c8a9f3d7f9a8b2e14c8a9/.