If you selected the Legacy Editor but receive an error (e.g., "The control for the SAPscript editor could not be found" or the setting reverts automatically), you need to "download" the legacy components.
If you are trying to disable the Microsoft Word-based editor to force the legacy editor, use transaction -> I18N Customizing -> MSWord as Editor and uncheck the Sapscript flag. If you'd like, I can help you with: Finding the exact SAP Note details for your version. Instructions for installing SAP GUI 8.00 as a replacement. Troubleshooting connection issues after installation. sapscript legacy text editor gui 770 download hot
Due to changes in modern SAP GUI versions, the "Old SAPscript Editor" (a fan-favorite among legacy ABAP developers for its keyboard shortcuts and classic interface) is often hidden or disabled by default in SAP GUI 7.70. If you selected the Legacy Editor but receive an error (e
: This editor is used for line-based editing of standard texts (transaction SO10 ) and SAPscript forms ( SE71 ) where precise legacy formatting is required. Installation Tip Instructions for installing SAP GUI 8
that restores the original line-based editor used for maintaining legacy SAPscript forms