This book teaches the reader how to integrate third-party programs with SAP systems. It provides a comprehensive description of the communication protocols that are supported by SAP, which components of the SAP NetWeaver Application Server implement them, and how these components must be configured to enable communication with external systems. Extensive, programmed examples of how external clients and servers can be implemented in ABAP, C, Java, and C# support the purpose and objective of this book.

Interface programming in SAP ABAP offers a straightforward path into the world of ABAP interfaces. This book introduces readers to all relevant classic technologies for system-to-system communication using ABAP, including synchronous and asynchronous techniques. Learn how to leverage the RFC protocol to create applications and gain an understanding of how it serves as a foundation for modern interfaces, such as Web Services in ABAP. Learn how to create an RFC in three minutes and walk through a detailed example. Dive into creating and using BAPIs, IDocs, and ALE. Explore important aspects of using function modules in SAP S/4HANA. Get an overview of SAP Connectors. - Overview of classic SAP ABAP interface techniques - Remote Function Call (RFC) and BAPIs - IDoc and ALE - Using Remote Function Module (RFM) und BAPIs in SAP S/4HANA

Are you an aspiring ABAP cook looking for professional ABAP recipes? Or are you already the executive chef in your ABAP kitchen, just looking for new ideas? Either way, you will find classic and new recipes in ABAP Objects and ABAP/4 for common and specific development tasks in this ABAP Cookbook! This book quickly provides answers to typical ABAP development problems or tasks: persistence programming, interface programming, security and tracing techniques, etc. You'll discover best practices in developing solutions, and you can use this book to broaden your skills and see how to apply ABAP to solve various types of problems. The complexity of the recipes ranges from the simple starter plates to the complex main courses - and some sweet desserts, of course! Each chapter is a short tutorial in itself, all organized and consolidated into an easy-to-read format. Many code samples, screenshots, and different icons will help you to follow the best practices provided. Enjoy your ABAP meal! 1. Best PracticesLearn best practices for programming and the solutions to both simple and complex programming problems. 2. Programming TechniquesDiscover various techniques for dynamic, database, transactional, persistence, interface, and security programming in ABAP. 3. Comprehensive Approach to Problem SolvingExplore the context of a problem, solution alternatives, and the thought process involved in the development of a solution. 4. Instructive IconsEasily identify quick tips, step-by-step instructions, and warnings, thanks to the use of helpful icons throughout the text. 5. Numerous Examples and Source CodesExplore coding examples in every chapter, as well as two source code bundles that you can install on your local AS ABAP system. Highlights: String Processing Techniques Working with Numbers, Dates, and Bytes Dynamic and Reflective Programming ABAP and Unicode Working with Files Database Programming Transactional Programming XML Processing in ABAP Interacting with the ICF Web Services Sending E-Mails Using BCS Programming for Security Logging and Tracing Interacting with the Operating System Inter-process Communication Parallel and Distributed Processing with RFCs

'ABAP Objects' comprehensively covers the new object oriented generation of SAP's programming language ABAP.

• Presents the most recent ABAP technologies and tools through the eyes of a developer• Includes new content on syntax enhancements, Web Dynpro, SAP BusinessObjects integration, XML processing, Rich Islands, and more• Companion CD includes an HTML version of the first edition, as well as code samplesNext Generation ABAP Development is a book designed to keep seasoned developers up-to-date with the latest techniques and technologies available in ABAP. In the second edition of this best-selling title, follow along with a lead ABAP developer as he learns how to assess and employ the new tools and features of ABAP within SAP NetWeaver 7.0 to 7.0 enhancement package 2 (EhP2). You'll be able to witness the entire process of building applications: design, development, and testing of all areas. In addition, you'll also become familiar with end-to-end object-oriented design techniques.New Tools and FeaturesKeep your ABAP knowledge up-to-date by mastering the new tools and features of ABAP within SAP NetWeaver 7.0 to 7.0 EhP2.Real-World ExamplesLearn about new possibilities in ABAP by exploring example scenarios related to the fictional development project discussed throughout the book.Brand New ContentExplore completely new content about ABAP syntax enhancements, Web Dynpro, XML processing,SAP BusinessObjects integration, and more.ABAP Troubleshooting and Web ServicesFind expanded and updated information about ABAP troubleshooting and Web Services.CD ContentBenefit from a CD that contains code samples and an HTML version of the first edition of this book.Highlights• Workbench tools and package hierarchy• ABAP syntax enhancements• Data Dictionary objects• Data persistence layer• Shared memory objects• ABAP and SAP NetWeaver Master Data• Management• XML processing and XSLT• SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe

See how SAP HANA has changed ABAP Whether you're studying for certification or just want to see what's new, you can learn to design simple and advanced SAP HANA applications with ABAP by using this comprehensive guide. Learn to enable code pushdown, use new Open SQL enhancements and CDS views, and integrate native SAP HANA objects. Use detailed programming examples to develop database procedures and optimize your applications. You'll be programming for SAP HANA in no time Basic Principles Explore essential SAP HANA principles like in-memory technology and architecture, the SAP Web IDE, and AS ABAP database programming. Advanced Techniques Learn to use tools like InfoProviders, EasyQuery Interface, and the Application Function Modeler for SAP HANA. Discover how to integrate geographical data from SAP HANA in ABAP programs. Optimizing Existing Applications Get step-by-step instructions to help you optimize existing ABAP applications, and learn how to speed up applications with SAP HANA. Highlights: Code pushdown SAP Web IDE Eclipse CDS views SQLScript Native SAP HANA object integration Open SQL enhancements Geo-information Text searches Error analysis