sap_set_focus

THE RISK

High Risk

Why sap_set_focus needs a policy

Setting focus to a UI element triggers an external operation in the SAP GUI application via the Scripting API. While it doesn't read or write data directly, it manipulates the state of the SAP GUI session and can be a precursor to or trigger other actions (e.g., activating elements, causing field-level events in SAP).

From the tool's definition Set focus to any screen element by its ID

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access sap_set_focus gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control sap_set_focus

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and MCP SAP GUI Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for sap_set_focus:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "sap_set_focus": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sap_set_focus_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

sap_set_focus stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about sap_set_focus

What does the sap_set_focus tool do? +

Set focus to any screen element by its ID. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the MCP SAP GUI Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on sap_set_focus? +

Register the MCP SAP GUI Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sap_set_focus: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches MCP SAP GUI Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is sap_set_focus? +

sap_set_focus is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit sap_set_focus? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sap_set_focus rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block sap_set_focus completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for sap_set_focus. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides sap_set_focus? +

sap_set_focus is provided by the MCP SAP GUI Server MCP server (kts982/mcp-sap-gui). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every MCP SAP GUI Server tool call.

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