Welcome to our comprehensive ABAP tutorial, tailored for beginners eager to delve into the world of SAP programming. ABAP, or Advanced Business Application Programming, is the heart of SAP software, and mastering it is key to leveraging the full potential of SAP systems. This guide is designed to introduce you to the core concepts of ABAP, including basics, internal tables, messages, Open SQL, ABAP Data Dictionary, and ALV reports.

ABAP Basics

ABAP is a high-level programming language created by SAP for developing applications on the SAP platform. As a beginner, it’s essential to understand its syntax, structure, and data types. Starting with the basics, you will learn how to declare variables, understand control structures, and get familiar with the ABAP workbench – your primary tool for writing and testing code

  • ABAP Language
  • Login to SAP System
  • What is SAP transaction code?
  • First ABAP Program
  • ABAP Data Types and Constants
  • ABAP Variables
  • ABAP System Variables
  • Basic Operations
  • Control Statements
  • Loops
  • String Operations

ABAP Data Dictionary

The ABAP Data Dictionary is a central storage area for data definitions (metadata) in SAP. It’s an essential component for defining and managing tables, views, types, and other database-related objects. An understanding of the Data Dictionary is crucial for database operations and integration in ABAP applications.

  • What is ABAP Data Dictionary?
  • What are Data Elements and Domains?
  • How to create a Domain?
  • How to create a Data Element?
  • How to create a SAP Table?
  • Maintain test data in SAP table
  • What are Primary Keys and Foreign Keys?
  • How to create a Foreign Key in SAP table?

Open SQL in ABAP

Open SQL is a subset of standard SQL that SAP provides for database interactions in ABAP. It abstracts from the specifics of database systems, ensuring your ABAP applications are portable across different SAP-supported databases. You’ll learn to perform basic database operations like select, insert, update, and delete using Open SQL.

  • What is Open SQL?
  • Reading Data using Open SQL
  • Selective Reading using Open SQL
  • Inserting Values using SAP Open SQL
  • Changing Values using SAP Open SQL
  • Deleting Entries using SAP Open SQL
  • Inserting or Changing Values using SAP Open SQL

ABAP Internal Tables

One of the fundamental concepts in ABAP is internal tables. They are akin to arrays in other programming languages but far more powerful. Internal tables are used to store and manipulate data fetched from a database or entered by a user. Understanding how to effectively use internal tables is crucial for data processing in ABAP

  • What is an ABAP Internal Table and How to Create it?
  • Inserting Lines into ABAP Internal Tables
  • Changing Lines in ABAP Internal Tables
  • Deleting Lines from an ABAP Internal Table
  • More on ABAP Internal Tables
  • Control Break Processing in ABAP Internal Tables
  • Control Break Processing in ABAP Internal Tables Continued

Messages in ABAP

Messages in ABAP are a way to communicate with the user. They can inform about successful operations, warnings, or errors. Mastering the use of messages is vital for creating user-friendly applications. We’ll explore how to generate and manage these messages in various scenarios.

  • Messages in ABAP
  • SAP Message Class

Modularization

Modularization in the context of programming, including ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming), refers to the practice of dividing a program into separate, manageable units or modules. Each module typically encapsulates a specific functionality or a set of related functions. The concept of modularization is crucial for creating structured, maintainable, and reusable code

  • Modularization in ABAP
  • ABAP Macros
  • ABAP Include Program
  • ABAP Subroutine

ALV Reports

ALV (ABAP List Viewer) reports are used to enhance the presentation of data in SAP. These reports allow for sorting, filtering, and other interactive features, making them a powerful tool for data display. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create and customize ALV reports, a key skill for any aspiring ABAP developer.

  • What is SAP ALV?
  • Create a Simple SAP ALV Report
  • Field Catalog in SAP ALV
  • Display Header in ABAP ALV Grid
  • Display Logo in ABAP ALV Header
  • Display Subtotal and Total in ABAP ALV Grid
  • Disable Icons in SAP ALV Toolbar
  • Currency wise and Quantity wise Totals in SAP ALV
  • Display Traffic Lights in SAP ALV