SAP is the largest pure applications software vendor in the world, but gaining high-level SAP expertise can be difficult. Now a SAP insider offers the first guide to writing specific types of reports and programs within SAP using real-world ABAP Release 4 examples. This book and CD-ROM tame the massive nature of the information and integration inherent to SAP, as well as the complex ABAP programming language. "Writing SAP ABAP/4 Programs" will be invaluable to IS professionals who must maintain the SAP system once the initial consultant has moved on. A volume in the McGraw-Hill SAP Series.

Written by SAP consultants, this title provides the stepping stone for individuals waiting to break into the SAP arena. It serves as a reference guide to the seasoned consultant, a tutorial to the individual trying to learn ABAP/4, and as an explanation of the new functionality, including SAP's integration into the Web. Sample applications are provided on the CD-ROM.

With this book, the thousands of new ABAP/4 programmers will learn the most advanced techniques required to develop custom applications using SAP's R/3 system and the Internet. Real-life examples are presented to support every topic. This book features the same highly readable yet deeply detailed format that made the authors' previous work, Introduction to ABAP/4 Programming for SAP R/3, so successful. The authors draw on their recent cutting edge work integrating R/3 and the Internet as well as their years of industry experience.

Enrich your skill set with Open SQL and CD5 views DESCRIPTION The book has been written in such a way that the concepts are explained in detail, giving adequate emphasis on examples. To provide clarity on the programming examples, logic is properly explained and discussed by using comments in program itself. The topics covered in this bookÊ include starting the software using snapshots of the same and writing programs. Simple to complex SAP/ ABAP HANA examples are provided in detail, considering the requirement of IT consultants the basic idea of developing projects in it. The examples provided in this book are user-focused and are provided through sections, figures and examples. KEY FEATURES Comprehensive coverage of SAP / ABAP HANA with emphasis on real-time case studies. Practical examples along with Screen personas, SAP Fiori cloud, OPEN SQL, Native SQL & ADBC, CDS support in SAP NW ABAP 7.4 SP5, SAP HANA Studio, performance enabler Rules & guidelines.Ê Simple language, crystal clear approach, straight forward comprehensible presentation. Concepts are duly supported with examples. Topic coverage with the aim to fill the skill gap among industry and academia. SAP Business Suite powered by SAP HANA are helpful for developing projects for IT consultants WHAT WILL YOU LEARN Gaining Customers by adopting and implementing SAP HANA in organisations / projects / programs Facilitating to maintain Customer Relationships as the core of all successful working relationships are two essential characteristics: trust and commitment. To demonstrate their trustworthiness and commitment to customers, progressive suppliers periodically provide evidence to customers of their accomplishments.Ê Help in delivering ÒSuperior Value and Getting an Equitable ReturnÓ as understanding value in business markets and doing business based on value delivered gives suppliers the means to get an equitable return for their efforts. This document is a compilation of SAP ABAP/4 coding and efficiency standards and will provide guidance in creating readable, maintainable code. It is intended for all developers in the SAP R/3 system.Ê This document is based primarily on ABAP/4. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Person from IT domain having software background, preferably with SAP technical or techno functional or functional or domain knowledge. Table of Contents 1. Ê Introduction 2. Ê General Programming Standards 3. Ê ABAP Internal Names 4. Ê ABAP/4 Dictionary 5. Ê Security Authorisations considerations 6. Ê ABAP/4 Coding Techniques

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

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

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.