ABAP Workbench - 100 Tips & Tricks

There are 100 good reasons why you should buy this book. But we will tell you here. Only this: If you understand the ABAP workbench as your second living room, this book is just right for you!

The mini-tutorials in this book can help you develop software in ABAP efficient. Tips and tricks on how to make the processing of source life easier as you automate repetitive programming tasks or complicated procedure of earlier days finally jettison. They are the ABAP Workbench experience in a whole new light. Speaking clearly, click-by-click instructions, summaries and highlights to help to create a quick and easy learning.

From the contents:

• Editing Code
• ABAP Editor
• ABAP Dictionary
• Pretty Printer
• Error messages to better understand
• Code completion
• Code Wizard
• Testing and quality assurance
• Debugging
• Analysis applications
• Code Inspector
• And much more....!

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The 100 tutorials in this book present a developer in 11 subject areas and different ways of working tasks. They enable programmers to be more productive on the one hand, on the other hand to write maintenance-friendly software. (IT Director 2012)

About the Author

Christian Assig studied computer science at the University of Applied Sciences Gelsenkirchen, and the University of Western Australia in Perth. In the IOT Institute for organizational and technology design GmbH from 2004 to 2011, he developed object-oriented information systems in ABAP. Since 2011 he has worked as an SAP developer at Thalia Holding.

ABAP / 4 programming techniques: Training Book

The rapid and profound teaching of the principles of classical ABAP programming is the concern of the "ABAP certification exercise book." To a continuous sample project working with the tools in the ABAP Workbench, ABAP Dictionary as, editor, debugger, Screen Painter, Menu Painter and Function Builder is depicted. Also, the logistics software issues and project management is ever devoted a separate section. The book is geared to the testing requirements of the SAP for "ABAP Workbench Certification 2000". The theoretical foundations of the chapter explains concise and demonstrated their application in practice, step by step using the example project. The conclusion of each chapter provides audit related questions and answers. The beige book passed the CD-ROM for each chapter contains the status of the various development works so that the interested reader can decide for themselves what level he starts his private study.

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This training guide is intended for those who want to familiarize themselves quickly while grounded in the classic ABAP programming. It is suitable for self-study and for use in professional training services. The author, an experienced trainer provides, based on a consistent fictional example project the different principles of ABAP programming. The theoretical foundations are short and concise at the beginning of each chapter; the implementation in practice is step by step on the example project. Supported by numerous illustrations and screen shots of the reader works from the beginning directly into the tools of the ABAP Workbench. So he wins e.g. fast Experience with ABAP Dictionary, editor, debugger, Screen Painter, Menu Painter and Function Builder. Also cross-cutting issues such as logistics and project management software is ever devoted a separate section. The conclusion of each chapter form control issues that facilitate self study or specific preparation for exams. All examples and exercises run on MiniSAP (MBS) version 4.6D. The CD-ROM attached to the book for each chapter contains the status of the various development works. Thus, the reader can decide for themselves what level he started his self-study or training sessions which he wishes to deepen practical exercises.

About the Author

Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Winkler studied information technology at Dresden University of Engineering and since 1998 working as a freelance IT trainer, primarily in the area of ​​SAP (ABAP programming and optimization of business processes) for various educational institutions. He even has the following SAP certifications: "Development Consultant 'ABAP Workbench with mySAP.com, Certification 2000" (Certification for ABAP developer) and "Accelerated SAP (ASAP) Consultant for SAP R / 3 System" (this certification is required to R / 3 systems or to introduce companies to deliver training to be allowed).

ABAP

ABAP is a proprietary programming language, the software company SAP, which was developed for the programming of commercial applications in the SAP environment and is similar in its basic structure of the COBOL programming language.

Originally, the acronym for "General report preparation processor", since this language only customer-specific evaluations were programmed, but no database changes could be made. During further development of the language the acronym now stands for "Advanced Business Application Programming." The language set is not defined and fixed in the past has repeatedly extended, for example, the object-oriented language commands in ABAP Objects.

Since 1990, all based on SAP-R/3-Module ABAP, which was taken over from the previous SAP R / 2. Since the introduction of SAP NetWeaver, SAP ABAP offers a workflow and programming environment for Java, and accordingly an ABAP-based and Java-based application server (see SAP NetWeaver Application Server).

Properties

ABAP is a 4GL language that is specifically designed for bulk data processing in commercial applications, and offers the following advantages compared with elementary languages ​​in which those functions are located in libraries:

• Open SQL as the language integrated database access
• In the ABAP runtime environment integrated performance optimization of database access via the SAP buffering
• Internal tables for dynamic storage and processing of tabular data in the mass memory
• Integrated into the ABAP runtime environment concept of online transaction processing (OLTP), where many users simultaneously access to the central database
• Language in the integrated interface to other programming environments via Remote Function Call
• Language in the integrated interface to XML.

The integration of such features in the language is essentially beneficial for static verifiability and the execution speed of programs. In turn, it also contains much more ABAP language elements than other languages.

ABAP supports on subroutines and function modules based, procedural and release 6.10 one based on classes and interfaces, object-oriented programming model. Both models are interoperable.

Backward Compatibility

SAP operates in the development of ABAP, the principle of backward compatibility. If an ABAP statement is replaced by a newer (eg performant) statement, it loses the old statement is not valid or function. As the old instructions in addition to the new instructions continue to exist, the result is a very extensive language support. Ancient language elements should not be used anymore, but the use is entirely possible. Only when using ABAP OO (ABAP objects), some old parts no longer be used.

The advantage is that the recent developments and customer adjustments remain functional and their behavior does not change. Developments need not be revised. The disadvantage is that developers often resort to more old components, although newer and more effective (performant) language components are present. For newcomers language, this means that both the old and the new parts components have to be learned. In addition, this increases the complexity and scope of the language.

Old and new components can be combined, so in object code (program code) can also be used procedural elements, so did the use of object-oriented elements in procedural coding possible. The systematic combination of new and old parts, the power of language can be increased.

ABAP Workbench

The ABAP programming is supported by a development environment that is designed to enable large projects with multiple (hundreds) developers. Here, at any time must have a running system to be guaranteed. To the changed objects are recorded in so-called transportation orders, which are exported to the file system when released and can be imported into subsequent systems. This mechanism allows the development of programs of their productive use in isolation.

The development environment for ABAP programming language is also developed in ABAP Workbench. In the ABAP Workbench (access via the so-called Object Navigator, transaction SE80), however, other objects such as BSP (Business Server Pages with HTML content) are processed.

The special feature is the so-called "forward navigation." Thus, a double click on a table name directly to the definition of the database table in the ABAP Dictionary, while double-clicking directly on a method name into this method.

The ABAP Workbench is adjusted over time to meet the requirements of modern software development. Since the previous release, for example, syntax highlighting is supported.

ABAP Objects

ABAP Objects refers to the object-oriented extensions to the programming language ABAP. It implements all the elements of object-oriented programming (OOP) with the exception of multiple inheritances and method overloading. Interfaces and optional parameters are supported. With special RTTI classes also reflexive programming is possible, even from the version 6.40 (limited) the dynamic creation of new types.

ABAP Objects from SAP Release 4.6 is available and since then continuously improved and supplemented eg by Object Services. The object-oriented language elements are essential for the development of advanced user interfaces with controls and for the implementation of web applications and XML services in ABAP. Large parts of the ABAP Workbench itself are implemented in object-oriented ABAP Objects.

ABAP Objects restricts the language range of "classic" ABAP in some respects. For example, an internal table with a header in the context of ABAP Objects is no longer allowed.

Web Dynpro

As of SAP NetWeaver 7.0 is available with WebDynpro for ABAP to develop the possibility web applications in ABAP. Web Dynpro ABAP based on the Web Dynpro technology. SAP originally wanted to make this technology available for the Java programming language (from NetWeaver 6.40) are available. Based on customer requests (missing java expertise in ABAP developers or missing SAP expertise in Java developers) decided to integrate this technology into SAP ABAP.

Instant Access: SAP Developer's Reference for ABAP

This card is the first edition (still useful for most systems maintenance) After the success of the technical community, SAP America as part of their official training materials accepted this second edition. SAP itself, so here; if you had the opportunity to attend training can be based.

ABAP Workbench, the most important information:

• The official instruction sets Dynpro ABAP and its derivatives
• SAP Naming Conventions
• Types of ABAP programs and structures
• 80 The process of developing the most important
• Custom tables and structures used in programming
• Use of program events
• Data types and conversion tables
• ABAP Editor and Command Line
• Reports that provide essential services and function modules

Review

"In the beginning is an excellent reference for all the basics and advanced card ABAPers -. Naming rules, workflows, along with the reserved beauty program, the applicant - key transaction codes, tables, etc. is an important" - Shawn Collenburg, Texas Whittman-Hart.com

"Developer's Reference ABAP / 4" card, but detailed overview of the SAP development environment that provides a simple, proven to be an extremely useful tool. ABAP / 4, Table SAP ABAP / 4 and Keywords Dynpro and ABAP / 4 are presented in the folds of a quick reference card. . Ken Seabeck, SAP project team member, Nabisco Inc. - Reference Map "took place a few hundred pages of a search method using a standard

"Instant Access: SAP Reference ABAP / 4 is a complete tool for a welcome addition to the necessary tools for developers and thank SAP Consultants Network product provides a quick reference for the technical staff needed to support SAP World Development, and to see the need to address this need .. "- Lloyd Seltzer, Senior Project Manager SAP since 1989, Schindler Elevator Corp.

Editorial

Instant Access SAP ABAP Developer Reference, 2nd Edition, the memory expansion program with everything needed to test, debug and tune out the ABAP application. This source of high-end SAP knowledge is a valuable tool for anyone working with the ABAP Workbench. To provide new and useful to use the information you have many years of experience in SAP, even.

ABAP Objects

This brand new two-seller includes the development of printing with SAP NetWeaver ABAP. If the ABAP programming, an experienced developer or a team member and advisor to the new project: This comprehensive reference provides a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of ABAP technology.

Based on ABAP Objects, this 1000-page book version 7.0 (Release 7.10 "discreet surveillance" included) in place, explains all the concepts of modern ABAP. The new edition of the SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP without subjects, regular expressions, shared objects, exception handling class, assertions, Web Dynpro ABAP, Object Services, dynamic programming, interface technologies (including RFC , CIF, XML), and other test vehicles. Procedural techniques are also covered, if necessary.

Characteristics of ABAP Objects:

• SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP
• ABAP Workbench Object Browser, Class Builder, etc. Professional Development
• The basic elements of ABAP Objects
• Classic modular program execution
• To avoid errors and error handling
• GUI Programming: dynpros, lists, selection screens, controls and Web Dynpro
• Persistent data: DB Access Object Services, interface files, data sets
• Dynamic programming: field symbols, RIS, dynamic tokens and procedure calls
• Interfaces for data communication und: RFC, ICF, XML Web Services

About the Author

Dr. Horst Keller, Walldorf, Germany SAP NetWeaver ABAP Group Foundation, an information architect working in the SAP system. Here, ABAP and ABAP Objects, focusing on documentation and distribution. As general manager, EMEA, Sascha Krueger and the telecommunications industry, is responsible for management consulting in the field of media and public services.

SAP Certification Success Guide – SAP Certified Development Associate – ABAP with SAP NetWeaver 7.0

SAP Certification Success Guide – SAP Certified Development Associate – ABAP with SAP NetWeaver 7.0 Product Description

Consideration for C_TAW12_70

This book, being a certified partner of SAP ABAP development tools necessary to succeed, and outlines.

The main purpose, scope

Topics of discussion will be presented as a terminology and definitions, knowledge.

Practical Questions and Answers

Exam questions and become familiar with tips and different strategies to find the right answer.

Real-world scenarios

SAP solutions, to learn to use every day business scenarios.

The head and probes

Learn how to increase your chances to do well in each test section.

C_TAW12_70 and exam questions

• SAP NetWeaver General 
• ABAP Workbench, ABAP Dictionary, ABAP Debugger 
• ABAP types and data objects 
• Internal tables, the relationships between tables 
• SQL, ALV Grid Control, Unicode 
• Classic and selection screens 
• ABAP Object Oriented Programming 
• Creating the user interface and the interface 
• Class of identification analysis and design 
• Developments and changes

About the author (s)

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