What Does Hotspot Mean?
Hotspots are designated SAP screen output list areas that facilitate SAP program navigation and information consolidation, as needed. Based on the program, different events may be initiated by clicking the hotspot field. A hotspot is used to carry out specific functionalities that differ based on interacting programs, such as expanded/collapsed information or highlighting a certain value or field. Hotspots are in the form of text, symbols or numbers. If a hotspot is used, the cursor appearance and clicking style are influenced.
Techopedia Explains Hotspot
- Hierarchy: Hotspots help expand and collapse information for a hierarchy list, as needed.Detail: In SAP, hotspots can provide functionality similar to Function key F2.Hypertext links: Hotspots may be used to link the hypertexts in SAP programs
