* Includes a comprehensive description of all important ABAP commands * Provides an introduction to the concepts of object orientation * Offers step-by-step techniques to develop your first working ABAP application In its newly revised and updated second edition, ABAP Basics is an ideal companion on your journey towards your first working ABAP applications. Whether you are already familiar with another programming language or ABAP is your first, this book provides you with comprehensive and structured basics on programming business-critical software. Get to know all relevant programming concepts and methods from scratch and implement them based on a holistic, real-life example. Procedural and object-oriented language elements are presented with step-by-step instructions, screenshots, and tried-and-tested tips. With every chapter, this book extends the sample application so that you are able to reproduce a comprehensive ABAP application with all its details. Introduction to ABAP Programming Get to know the most important ABAP statements and concepts of object orientation in order to write your first functional applications.Language Requirements Learn the programming language of SAP, while understanding the connections between ABAP programming and other programs. Standard Solutions Read about typical problems and their solutions, while referencing solution screenshots and step-by-step instructions. Latest Updates Explore updated content, such as a new overview to SAP software and architecture, as well as updated references to terminology, source references, and programming errors. Practice Scenario Use the practice scenario provided in this book to embark on a real-life programming project. Highlights Include * Object Navigator * Procedural Language Elements * Database Access * User Interface and Screen Input/Output * Object-Oriented Language Elements * Software Architecture and Software Design * SAP Programming Guidelines and Tools

Get everything you need to code with ABAP, all in one place! Are you a beginner looking for a refresher on the basics? You'll get an overview of SAP architecture and learn syntax. Already an experienced programmer and looking to improve your ABAP skills? Dive right into modifications and code enhancements. Understand the programming environment and build reports, interfaces, and applications with this complete reference to coding with ABAP!

Step into ABAP with this beginner's guide. First understand ABAP syntax and find out how to add data and logic to your applications. Then delve into backend programming: learn to work with the ABAP data dictionary, create database objects, and process and store data. Round out your skill set by practicing error handling, modularization, string manipulation, and more. With guided examples, step-by-step instructions, and detailed code you'll become an ABAP developer in no time Highlights: Procedural programming Object-oriented programming Flow control Arithmetic operations Data dictionary Defining variables and constants Creating tables Database read/write Modularization Debugging SAP List Viewer (ALV)

SAP ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) offers a detailed tutorial on the numerous features of the core programming platform, used for development for the entire SAP software suite. SAP ABAP uses hands on business oriented use cases and a valuable dedicated e-resource to demonstrate the underlying advanced concepts of the OO ABAP environment and the SAP UI. SAP ABAP covers the latest version (NetWeaver 7.3 and SAP application programming release 6.0) of the platform for demonstrating the customization and implementation phases of the SAP software implementation. Void of theoretical treatments and preoccupation with language syntax, SAP ABAP is a comprehensive, practical one stop solution,which demonstrates and conveys the language’s commands and features through hands on examples. The accompanying e-resource is a take off point to the book. SAP ABAP works in tandem with the accompanying e-resource to create an interactive learning environment where the book provides a brief description and an overview of a specified feature/command, showing and discussing the corresponding code. At the reader's option, the user can utilize the accompanying e-resource, where a step-by-step guide to creating and running the feature’s object is available. The presentation of the features is scenario oriented, i.e. most of the features are demonstrated in terms of small business scenarios. The e-resource contains the scenario descriptions, screen shots, detailed screen cams and ABAP program source to enable the reader to create all objects related to the scenario and run/execute them. The underlying concepts of a feature/command are conveyed through execution of these hands-on programs. Further exercises to be performed independently by the reader are also proposed. The demonstration/illustration objects including the programs rely on some of the SAP application tables being populated, for example an IDES system which is now a de facto system for all SAP training related activities.

If you're developing ABAP applications, you need CDS expertise. This book is your all-in-one guide, updated for SAP S/4HANA 2023! Start by learning to create and edit CDS views. Walk through CDS syntax and see how to define associations and annotations. Further refine your model by implementing access controls, service bindings, and table functions. Understand the CDS-based virtual data model, and then follow step-by-step instructions to model analytical and transactional applications. From modeling to testing to troubleshooting, this is the only book you need! In this book, you'll learn about: a. Creating Data Models Create data models using CDS! Learn the ins and outs of CDS view syntax, from key fields to joins to data types and beyond. Define associations to establish relationships, use annotations to enrich your logic, implement conditional logic to control access, and more. b. Modeling Applications See how CDS views support a new application architecture. Model analytical applications by defining analytical views and queries; then use CDS for transactional applications based on the ABAP RESTful application programming model. c. Extending, Testing, and Troubleshooting Put the finishing touches on your CDS data models. Extend and enhance CDS views and transactional models, develop automated tests using the test double framework, and troubleshoot common problems. Highlights include: 1) Data modeling 2) Application modeling 3) Associations 4) Annotations 5) Access controls 6) Business services 7) SAP HANA functions 8) Virtual data model 9) Analytical and transactional applications 10) Hierarchies 11) Extensibility 12) Testing and troubleshooting

This book offers a comprehensive practical guide to SAP ABAP for ABAP professionals. Part I of this two-part series lays the groundwork with ABAP basics. Readers will learn fundamental methods and procedures for everyday ABAP use— for example, how to download files from SAP directories to workstations. Dive into the SAP Data Dictionary and how it works. Get detailed information on effective debugging techniques and how to use the SAP Debugger. Clarify when it is best to use standard SAP tables vs. Z-tables. Get expert developer tips and tricks including how to navigate ALV grid lists. Understand the documentation programs available to you and how to use them. Obtain useful reference lists of SAP transactions and SAP database tables. By using practical examples, tips, and screenshots, the author brings readers up to speed on the fundamentals of SAP ABAP. - How to get the most out of SAP ABAP - Guide for understanding and using the SAP Data Dictionary - Beginner and advanced debugging techniques - Expert ABAP development techniques

You've worked with ABAP, SAP Fiori, and OData--now see how these technologies and more come together in the ABAP RESTful programming model! Build on your expertise to create cloud-ready applications for SAP S/4HANA and deploy applications to the SAP Fiori launchpad. Manage applications with Git version control, automated testing, and continuous integration. Make the new model work for you! 1) ABAP RESTful programming model 2) End-to-end development 3) SAP S/4HANA 4) SAP Fiori Elements 5) Business objects 6) Deployment 7) Core data services (CDS) 8) OData services 9) Automated testing 10) Continuous integration 11) SAP Cloud Platform a. ABAP RESTful Programming Model Develop web-based SAP HANA-optimized ABAP applications for SAP S/4HANA. Master the new ABAP RESTful programming model, from queries, business objects, and business services, to its relationship to SAP Fiori and SAP Gateway. b. SAP Fiori Elements and Freestyle Applications Get the step-by-step instructions you need to create list reports, overview pages, analytical list pages, and freestyle applications. See how the ABAP RESTful programming model incorporates core data services, business object behaviors, OData, and more. c. Deployment and Operations Once your applications are developed, deploy them to the SAP Fiori launchpad. Implement Git version control, automated backend and frontend testing, and continuous integration.