ABAP Course

Lesson 1 • Navigating the SAP GUI

Teaches practical navigation of the SAP graphical user interface (GUI) for daily development tasks. Builds efficiency habits used throughout the course.

Lesson 2 • Overview of SAP Architecture

Covers the three-tier SAP architecture and how ABAP programs execute within it. Provides context for all subsequent development work.

Lesson 3 • ABAP Workbench Fundamentals

Introduces the ABAP Workbench as the primary development environment. Students learn to create and manage development objects.

Lesson 1 • Data Types and Variable Declaration

Covers elementary, complex, and reference data types in ABAP. Correct typing is essential for all subsequent programming tasks.

Lesson 2 • Operators and Expressions

Teaches arithmetic, comparison, and logical operators used in ABAP expressions. Enables students to construct meaningful program logic.

Lesson 3 • Control Flow Statements

Introduces conditional and loop constructs that direct program execution. Students implement branching and iteration in practical scenarios.

Lesson 4 • String and Date Processing

Covers built-in ABAP functions for manipulating strings and date/time values. These skills support data formatting in reports and interfaces.

Lesson 1 • Structures and Nested Tables

Introduces structured types and tables of structures for complex data modeling. Prepares students for real SAP data layouts.

Lesson 2 • Sorting and Searching Tables

Explains SORT and binary search techniques for efficient data retrieval. Builds performance-aware coding habits early.

Lesson 3 • Internal Table Types

Distinguishes standard, sorted, and hashed internal table types and their access patterns. Choosing the right type directly impacts program performance.

Lesson 4 • Populating Internal Tables

Teaches methods for inserting data into internal tables from various sources. Covers both single-row and bulk operations.

Lesson 1 • Performance and Best Practices

Identifies common Open SQL performance pitfalls and their solutions. Builds habits that prevent slow queries in production systems.

Lesson 2 • SELECT Statement Fundamentals

Covers the full syntax of the ABAP SELECT statement for retrieving database records. Connects dictionary knowledge to live data access.

Lesson 3 • Joins and Subqueries

Teaches INNER JOIN, LEFT OUTER JOIN, and subquery syntax in Open SQL. Enables retrieval of related data across multiple tables.

Lesson 4 • Aggregate Functions and Grouping

Explains COUNT, SUM, MAX, MIN, and AVG with GROUP BY and HAVING. Supports summary reporting and analytical queries.

Lesson 1 • List Output with WRITE

Covers WRITE, ULINE, SKIP, and formatting options for classical list output. Produces readable, professional report layouts.

Lesson 2 • Report Program Structure

Explains the standard events and structure of an ABAP report program. Establishes the framework all subsequent report development follows.

Lesson 3 • Selection Screens

Teaches PARAMETERS and SELECT-OPTIONS for building user input screens. Enables dynamic, user-driven report execution.

Lesson 4 • ALV Grid Reporting

Introduces the ABAP List Viewer for modern, feature-rich report output. Students replace classical lists with ALV for professional results.

Lesson 1 • Remote Function Calls

Explains RFC technology for calling function modules across SAP systems. Enables integration and distributed processing scenarios.

Lesson 2 • Include Programs

Covers INCLUDE statements for splitting large programs into manageable files. Supports team development and code organization.

Lesson 3 • Macros and Inline Code Reuse

Introduces DEFINE macros for repeating code patterns within a program. Complements function modules for lightweight reuse.

Lesson 1 • Exception Handling with Classes

Covers class-based exception handling using TRY, CATCH, and RAISE EXCEPTION. Replaces legacy SY-SUBRC checks with structured error management.

Lesson 2 • Methods and Method Calls

Covers method signatures, parameter passing, and return values in OO ABAP. Enables encapsulation of business logic in class methods.

Lesson 3 • Classes and Objects

Introduces CLASS definitions, attributes, and methods as the foundation of OO ABAP. Connects OO concepts to practical SAP development.

Lesson 4 • Interfaces in ABAP

Explains interface definition and implementation for contract-based design. Supports loose coupling between components.

Lesson 1 • SAP Enhancement Framework

Introduces implicit and explicit enhancement points for modern SAP extensibility. Builds on BADI knowledge with a broader framework view.

Lesson 2 • File and Data Transfer Operations

Teaches reading and writing files on the application server and presentation server. Supports batch data transfer and legacy integration.

Lesson 3 • BAPIs and Business Object Layer

Explains Business Application Programming Interfaces (BAPIs) as the standard SAP integration API. Students call and implement BAPIs for data exchange.

Lesson 4 • User Exits and BADIs

Covers SAP enhancement techniques for modifying standard behavior without changing SAP code. Essential for upgrade-safe customization.