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The document provides an overview of SAP ABAP, defining it as the primary programming language for SAP applications and detailing its history and evolution. It covers core concepts such as the Data Dictionary, basic programming syntax, and modularization techniques. The material serves as a foundational guide for understanding ABAP's role in the SAP ecosystem and its application in business-oriented development.

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The document provides an overview of SAP ABAP, defining it as the primary programming language for SAP applications and detailing its history and evolution. It covers core concepts such as the Data Dictionary, basic programming syntax, and modularization techniques. The material serves as a foundational guide for understanding ABAP's role in the SAP ecosystem and its application in business-oriented development.

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SAP ABAP Study Material - Sample Preview

Introduction to SAP ABAP

- Definition of ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming):

ABAP is the primary programming language used to develop applications in the SAP ecosystem. It is used

for building business-oriented applications and custom enhancements for SAP software.

- History and Evolution:

ABAP was introduced in the 1980s along with the SAP R/2 platform. It evolved significantly with SAP R/3,

and later adapted for S/4HANA, bringing modern features like Core Data Services (CDS) and ABAP RESTful

Application Programming Model (RAP).

- Role of ABAP in SAP Ecosystem:

ABAP is used for backend processing, custom report generation, interfaces, forms, data migrations, and

business logic enhancements in SAP ERP, S/4HANA, and other SAP applications.
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Core ABAP Concepts

1. Data Dictionary:

- Definition and Purpose: The Data Dictionary (DDIC) is a central repository for metadata definitions in SAP.

It defines the structure of database objects like tables, views, indexes, and data elements.

- Components: Tables, Views, Data Elements, Domains

- Types of Tables: Transparent Tables, Pool Tables, Cluster Tables

2. ABAP Programming Basics:

- Basic Syntax and Structure: Every ABAP program starts with a REPORT or PROGRAM statement,

followed by global declarations and event blocks like START-OF-SELECTION.

- Data Types: CHAR, NUMC, DATE, TIME.

- Control Statements: IF, CASE, LOOP

Example:

DATA: lv_name TYPE char20 VALUE 'SAP ABAP'.

WRITE: / 'Hello,', lv_name.

3. Modularization Techniques:

- Function Modules, Subroutines, Methods

- Example of Subroutine:

FORM calculate_sum USING p_num1 TYPE i p_num2 TYPE i

CHANGING p_result TYPE i.

p_result = p_num1 + p_num2.


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