1. Script Execution Failures

Understanding the Issue

Automated scripts fail to execute, halt unexpectedly, or produce inconsistent results.

Root Causes

• Incorrect Sahi Pro configuration or proxy settings.
• Unsupported browser versions.
• Test scripts not properly synchronized with application state.

Fix

Ensure the Sahi Pro proxy is configured correctly:

http://localhost:9999/_s_/dyn/proxySettings

Verify browser compatibility and update drivers:

sahi set browser chrome

Use _wait() to synchronize scripts with application response times:

_wait(5000);

2. Element Identification Issues

Understanding the Issue

Test scripts fail to locate or interact with elements on the page.

Root Causes

• Dynamic elements causing inconsistent element identification.
• Incorrect or outdated element locators.
• Conflicting multiple matching elements.

Fix

Use stable attributes to locate elements:

_click(_button("Submit"));

If elements are dynamic, use indexed locators:

_click(_button("Login", 1));

Use XPath or CSS selectors for precision:

_click(_byXPath("//button[@id=\"submit\"]"));

3. Network Latency and Performance Delays

Understanding the Issue

Test scripts time out or fail due to slow application responses.

Root Causes

• Slow-loading pages causing test failures.
• JavaScript-heavy applications affecting interaction timing.
• Network fluctuations impacting test consistency.

Fix

Increase timeout values for slow responses:

_setTimeOut(10000);

Use explicit waits to handle AJAX-heavy pages:

_waitForExistence(_textbox("username"));

Optimize test scripts to minimize network dependency:

if (_exists(_button("Continue"))) {
    _click(_button("Continue"));
}

4. Integration Problems

Understanding the Issue

Sahi Pro tests fail to integrate with CI/CD pipelines or other test management tools.

Root Causes

• Incorrect configuration in Jenkins, GitLab, or other CI tools.
• Unsupported command-line execution options.
• Failure to generate proper test reports.

Fix

Ensure proper execution of tests via command line:

testrunner.bat -suite mytest.suite -browser chrome

Configure Jenkins pipeline to execute Sahi Pro scripts:

pipeline {
    agent any
    stages {
        stage('Run Sahi Tests') {
            steps {
                bat 'testrunner.bat -suite mytest.suite -browser firefox'
            }
        }
    }
}

Verify correct test report generation:

testrunner.bat -suite mytest.suite -report report.xml

5. Reporting and Logging Issues

Understanding the Issue

Test reports are missing, incomplete, or do not capture failures accurately.

Root Causes

• Logging is not enabled in Sahi Pro settings.
• Incorrect file permissions preventing report generation.
• Test failures not captured properly.

Fix

Enable detailed logging in Sahi Pro:

_setSahiLogLevel("DEBUG");

Ensure reports are correctly saved after test execution:

testrunner.bat -suite mytest.suite -report myreport.html

Capture screenshots on test failures:

if (!_exists(_button("Submit"))) {
    _takeScreenShot("failure.png");
}

Conclusion

Sahi Pro is a powerful test automation tool, but troubleshooting script execution failures, element identification issues, network latency, integration problems, and reporting inconsistencies is crucial for effective test automation. By optimizing element selection strategies, handling dynamic delays, and ensuring smooth CI/CD integration, developers can enhance their Sahi Pro testing workflows.

FAQs

1. Why are my Sahi Pro scripts failing to execute?

Ensure correct proxy settings, update browser drivers, and synchronize scripts with application state.

2. How do I fix element identification issues?

Use stable attributes, indexed locators, or XPath selectors for reliable element recognition.

3. How can I handle slow-loading pages in Sahi Pro?

Increase timeout values, use explicit waits, and optimize test scripts for AJAX-heavy applications.

4. How do I integrate Sahi Pro with Jenkins?

Use testrunner.bat commands in Jenkins pipeline scripts for test execution.

5. How do I generate detailed reports in Sahi Pro?

Enable logging, ensure report saving after execution, and capture screenshots on failures.