Taking a direct results-oriented approach, this book effectively teaches new users how to work within the R/3 application and how to use SAP functions and when and why to use them.

This book shares practical advice about how to get started in a lucrative career working with SAP software. You’ll learn what SAP is, what kinds of jobs there are in the SAP world, and how you can land one. You’ll discover what hiring managers are looking for on resumes and during interviews, and about SAP projects and roles. You’ll learn how to make and execute a plan that can help you get a job working with SAP software, even if you have no SAP experience. You’ll determine how to evaluate the marketplace and your background in order to craft a specialization strategy. You’ll also discover what to do and what not to do in order to succeed after you’ve landed that first SAP job. This book lays out the big picture of the SAP ecosystem and where you can play in it, as well as offering a step-by-step road map for success in your career search. Finally, this book provides a critical appendix with links to an extensive list of SAP customers, consulting companies, and other potential employers to target in your job search. If you’re already working with SAP, this book will be a handy reference to help you further your SAP career and navigate the many career options available to you. This book is indispensable tool for launching a successful career in the exciting and profitable world of SAP!

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)

Enter the fast-paced world of SAP HANA 2.0 with this introductory guide. Begin with an exploration of the technological backbone of SAP HANA as a database and platform. Then, step into key SAP HANA user roles and discover core capabilities for administration, application development, advanced analytics, security, data integration, and more. No matter how SAP HANA 2.0 fits into your business, this book is your starting point. In this book, you'll learn about: a. Technology Discover what makes an in-memory database platform. Learn about SAP HANA's journey from version 1.0 to 2.0, take a tour of your technology options, and walk through deployment scenarios and implementation requirements. b. Tools Unpack your SAP HANA toolkit. See essential tools in action, from SAP HANA cockpit and SAP HANA studio, to the SAP HANA Predictive Analytics Library and SAP HANA smart data integration. c. Key Roles Understand how to use SAP HANA as a developer, administrator, data scientist, data center architect, and more. Explore key tasks like backend programming with SQLScript, security setup with roles and authorizations, data integration with the SAP HANA Data Management Suite, and more. Highlights include: 1) Architecture 2) Administration 3) Application development 4) Analytics 5) Security 6) Data integration 7) Data architecture 8) Data center

SAPUI5 has quickly become the open-source programming language with the best options for responsive and versatile SAP app development. So how well do you speak SAPUI5, and what can you do with it? Learn to develop next-generation UIs for mobile-ready, data source-agnostic, client-side SAP applications. First review basic HTML5 and CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery concepts as a foundation for working with SAPUI5, and then explore the development and runtime environments, tools, and controls that you'll use throughout the design process. Use step-by-step instructions, sample code listings, and a full-scale model application to develop and customize your own apps with advanced functionality from the SAP system. The future of app development has arrived--make sure you can speak its language. 1. Basic Concepts Learn the standards of SAPUI5--HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and the jQuery library--so you don't have to reinvent the wheel every time 2. SAPUI5 Runtime Environment Use bootstrapping, data binding, and theming elements to ensure that your applications run smoothly on operating systems and that the software modules can be reused. 3. SAPUI5 in SAP HANA Develop your own application on the XS Engine in SAP HANA. Then construct a calculation view and use it as an OData service. 4. UI Components and Controls Implement the SAPUI5 controls and elements you've learned in a detailed employee portal example. 5. Mobile Development Explore the mobile capabilities of SAPUI5 and SAP Fiori by developing your own cross-platform Hybrid Web Container applications for multiple devices. Highlights: HTML5 and CSS3 JavaScript and jQuery SAP Gateway and OData SAPUI5 IDE SAPUI5 libraries Model, view, and layout types Application architecture SAPUI5 file optimization Model-view-controller paradigm Customization SAP HANA views SAPUI5 for mobile devices Eclipse

Learn to code in ABAP, SAP's programming language This book explains ABAP in simple terms, and provides the guidance you need to become fluent in basic ABAP. Once you understand the basics, you'll write your first application, and then learn about more advanced language concepts. Step-by-step instructions, sample code, and hands-on exercises help ensure that you can apply the skills you learn to real-life scenarios. With the help of this book you can take your coding to the next level. Programming Basics Become familiar with the very basics of ABAP, from syntax, string manipulation, and object creation, to code formatting, data types, and application development. Programming Tools Discover the tools at your disposal including the ABAP editor in Eclipse, updated programming features in the new release, and more. Sample Code Follow along with step-by-step instructions and full sample code, and become familiar with the intricacies of ABAP as you create your very first programs. Highlights: ABAP basics Flow control Debugging Creating tables Defining objects Data storage in standard memory Modularization Table syntax Lock objects Pretty print