Overview
Curriculum
Overview
The SAP ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the ABAP programming language, which is used to develop applications in the SAP ecosystem. ABAP is the core language for customizing SAP software and extending its functionalities, and it is widely used by SAP developers to create reports, interfaces, forms, enhancements, and more.
This course is ideal for individuals looking to build a career in SAP development, including programmers, software engineers, SAP consultants, and technical analysts. It covers both the fundamentals of ABAP and advanced programming concepts, along with practical applications, making it suitable for beginners as well as professionals seeking to deepen their ABAP skills.
Course Objectives:
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the SAP ABAP programming language and development environment.
- Learn to develop custom applications, reports, interfaces, and enhancements in SAP systems.
- Master database programming using ABAP and interact with SAP tables and data structures.
- Understand modularization techniques to create efficient, reusable code.
- Implement ABAP in real-time scenarios with a focus on performance optimization and best practices.
Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to SAP and ABAP
- Overview of SAP ERP and its architecture.
- Introduction to the SAP ABAP environment.
- Understanding the SAP R/3 system and client-server architecture.
- Navigating through the SAP GUI (Graphical User Interface).
- Introduction to ABAP development tools: SE80, SE38, SE11.
Module 2: Basics of ABAP Programming
- Syntax and structure of ABAP programs.
- Understanding data types, variables, and constants.
- Operators, control structures (IF, WHILE, LOOP, CASE), and expressions.
- String operations and formatting in ABAP.
- Writing simple ABAP programs and debugging.
Module 3: Modularization Techniques
- Introduction to modularization concepts in ABAP.
- Creating and using subroutines, function modules, and macros.
- Defining and using local and global variables.
- Passing parameters between programs and subroutines.
- Creating reusable components to enhance program structure.
Module 4: ABAP Data Dictionary
- Overview of the SAP Data Dictionary (DDIC).
- Defining and managing tables, data elements, domains, and structures.
- Primary and foreign keys, indexes, and relationships between tables.
- Creating and using views (database views, projection views).
- Searching and modifying data using database tables.
Module 5: Internal Tables and Work Areas
- Understanding internal tables and their role in ABAP programming.
- Defining, populating, and manipulating internal tables.
- Sorting, filtering, and looping through internal table data.
- Working with work areas and field symbols.
- Dynamic internal table creation and handling.
Module 6: ABAP Reports (Classical and Interactive Reports)
- Overview of classical reports in ABAP.
- Creating simple lists and complex reports.
- Interactive reporting techniques (events, user actions).
- ALV (ABAP List Viewer) reports for enhanced reporting functionality.
- Formatting reports with headers, footers, and column management.
Module 7: Dialog Programming
- Introduction to SAP dialog programming and screens (Dynpro).
- Screen painter tool for designing user interfaces.
- Processing user inputs and managing screen elements.
- Creating and managing multiple screens and dialog boxes.
- Validation and error handling in dialog programming.
Module 8: Forms Development (SAPScript and SmartForms)
- Overview of form printing in SAP.
- Creating and managing layouts in SAPScript.
- Introduction to SmartForms and its advantages over SAPScript.
- Designing and configuring forms for printing and reporting.
- Integrating forms with ABAP programs for dynamic data display.
Module 9: ABAP Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Introduction to object-oriented concepts in ABAP.
- Defining classes, objects, methods, and inheritance.
- Implementing polymorphism and encapsulation in ABAP OOP.
- Exception handling and error management in OOP.
- Working with interfaces and abstract classes.
Module 10: Enhancements and Modifications (User Exits, BADIs)
- Overview of SAP enhancements and modification techniques.
- Using user exits and customer exits to enhance standard functionality.
- Introduction to Business Add-Ins (BADIs) and their implementation.
- Enhancing SAP standard transactions and reports using modifications.
- Understanding implicit and explicit enhancements.
Module 11: Data Transfer Techniques (BDC, LSMW)
- Introduction to data migration and transfer in SAP.
- Batch Data Communication (BDC): recording, processing, and handling errors.
- Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) for data transfer.
- Direct input and file-based data migration techniques.
- Automating data migration and error management.
Module 12: Performance Tuning and Best Practices
- Overview of performance considerations in ABAP programming.
- Optimizing database access using efficient SELECT queries.
- Indexing and buffering strategies for better performance.
- Memory management and internal table optimization techniques.
- ABAP coding best practices for maintainable and efficient programs.
Module 13: SAP Web Dynpro ABAP
- Introduction to SAP Web Dynpro for developing web-based applications.
- Understanding Web Dynpro architecture and component structure.
- Creating views, controllers, and user interfaces using Web Dynpro.
- Data binding and event handling in Web Dynpro applications.
- Integrating Web Dynpro applications with backend ABAP systems.
Module 14: Project-Based Learning and Final Assessment
- Hands-on project to apply the concepts learned in the course.
- Developing real-world ABAP applications, reports, and enhancements.
- System configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Code reviews, performance optimization, and final assessment.
- Presentation and feedback on project work.