SAP Programmer Course

Lesson 1 • Navigating the SAP GUI

Introduces transaction codes, menu paths, and session management. Efficient GUI navigation accelerates all subsequent development tasks.

Lesson 2 • SAP System Architecture Overview

Covers three-tier architecture, application servers, and client concepts. Provides the structural context needed before writing any SAP code.

Lesson 3 • ABAP Development Workbench Tools

Introduces SE38, SE80, and the ABAP Editor for creating and activating programs. Connects tool proficiency to productive daily development workflow.

Lesson 4 • ABAP Syntax and Data Types

Teaches elementary ABAP statements, variable declarations, and built-in data types. Forms the syntactic base for all programming chapters that follow.

Lesson 1 • Data Dictionary Objects

Explains transparent tables, views, data elements, and domains. These objects underpin every database operation covered later in the chapter.

Lesson 2 • Internal Tables and Work Areas

Introduces STANDARD, SORTED, and HASHED internal tables and their work areas. Internal tables are the primary in-memory data structure in ABAP programming.

Lesson 3 • Performance-Aware Database Programming

Covers index usage, SELECT buffering, and avoiding full table scans. Performance habits established here prevent costly issues in production systems.

Lesson 4 • Structures and Type Groups

Covers flat structures, nested structures, and type groups for shared type definitions. Structures enable consistent data passing across programs and function modules.

Lesson 1 • Code Quality and Documentation Standards

Establishes naming conventions, inline documentation, and the Code Inspector tool. Consistent standards enable team collaboration and long-term system maintainability.

Lesson 2 • Function Groups and Function Modules

Teaches function group creation, function module interfaces, and exception handling. Function modules are the standard reusable unit in classic SAP development.

Lesson 3 • Subroutines and Include Programs

Covers FORM/ENDFORM subroutines and include program organisation. Proper modularisation reduces duplication and simplifies maintenance across large codebases.

Lesson 4 • Exception Handling and Messages

Covers MESSAGE statement types, message classes, and structured exception handling. Robust error handling is mandatory for production-quality SAP programs.

Lesson 1 • Class-Based Exception Handling

Introduces TRY/CATCH/CLEANUP blocks and custom exception class hierarchies. Structured exception handling replaces legacy SY-SUBRC checks in modern ABAP code.

Lesson 2 • Inheritance and Polymorphism

Teaches INHERITING FROM, method redefinition, and dynamic dispatch. Inheritance enables code reuse and polymorphic behaviour across related object hierarchies.

Lesson 3 • Interfaces and Design Patterns

Covers INTERFACE definition, implementation, and common OO design patterns. Interfaces decouple components and enable flexible, testable SAP application design.

Lesson 4 • Classes and Objects in ABAP

Covers CLASS definition, instance creation, and attribute/method visibility. OO ABAP is the foundation for all modern SAP frameworks including BOPF and RAP.

Lesson 1 • Report Variants and Scheduling

Explains variant creation, background job scheduling, and spool management. Automated report execution is essential for operational SAP environments.

Lesson 2 • Classical ABAP Reports

Covers WRITE, ULINE, and list event blocks for classical report output. Classical reports remain common in legacy systems and form the baseline for ALV comparison.

Lesson 3 • ALV Grid with Function Modules

Introduces REUSE_ALV_GRID_DISPLAY and field catalogue configuration. ALV Grid is the standard output format expected in modern SAP reporting projects.

Lesson 4 • ALV with Object-Oriented Classes

Covers CL_GUI_ALV_GRID and event handler registration for OO-based ALV. OO ALV provides greater flexibility and is preferred in new development projects.

Lesson 1 • Implicit and Explicit Enhancement Spots

Covers source code plug-ins, pre/post exits, and hook methods in enhancement spots. These tools extend standard programs at defined points without source modification.

Lesson 2 • Business Add-Ins (BADIs)

Teaches classic and new BADIs, filter-dependent BADIs, and implementation creation. BADIs are the preferred enhancement mechanism in modern SAP releases.

Lesson 3 • User Exits and Customer Exits

Covers SMOD/CMOD-based customer exits and exit function modules. Legacy exits remain active in many SAP systems and must be understood for maintenance work.

Lesson 4 • SAP Enhancement Framework Overview

Explains modification vs. enhancement philosophy and the enhancement framework architecture. Understanding this distinction is critical before implementing any SAP extension.

Lesson 1 • RFC and Remote Function Calls

Covers RFC types, destination configuration, and synchronous/asynchronous calls. RFC is the foundational SAP remote communication protocol for system integration.

Lesson 2 • ABAP Web Services and SOAP

Covers service definition, WSDL generation, and web service consumer proxies. Web services enable standards-based integration with non-SAP platforms.

Lesson 3 • IDoc Architecture and Configuration

Explains IDoc structure, message types, and partner profile configuration. IDocs are the standard SAP document format for asynchronous business data exchange.

Lesson 4 • Custom IDoc Development

Teaches custom segment creation, extension IDocs, and inbound/outbound function modules. Custom IDocs address integration requirements not covered by standard message types.

Lesson 1 • RESTful Application Programming Model

Introduces RAP business objects, behaviour definitions, and service bindings. RAP is the strategic development model for all new S/4HANA and BTP applications.

Lesson 2 • Core Data Services Views

Covers CDS view syntax, annotations, and associations for semantic data modelling. CDS views replace traditional database views and drive Fiori analytical applications.

Lesson 3 • New ABAP Language Features

Covers inline declarations, constructor expressions, and string templates introduced in modern ABAP releases. These features reduce boilerplate and improve code clarity.

Lesson 4 • ABAP Managed Database Procedures

Teaches AMDP class creation and SQLScript for pushing logic to the HANA database. AMDP enables code-to-data paradigm for maximum query performance.