System and method for testing business process configurations

Systems and methods are provided for automated testing of business process application configurations. A test library contains test elements, which are building blocks that codify all possible interactions with business processes in business process application configuration. The elements interact with the business process application's user interface. A business process test can be defined in a test development environment by adding data input elements to the test to test specific business processes. The flow of execution in a business process test can be defined by adding control elements to the test. The control elements interact with the application's user interface submit or cancel business process operations. The business process test can be executed as a test script to perform automated testing. The tests can continue to function properly when the application or its user interface changes, because the elements are independent of most details of the user interface.