SAP ABAP Training PDF: Free Syllabus & Learning Guide
A complete SAP ABAP syllabus and learning guide — visible right here on this page as HTML, not hidden behind a download. Browse the module-by-module breakdown, ABAP syntax reference, data dictionary guide, and step-by-step learning roadmap. Contact us for the full curriculum document or to discuss training options.
SAP ABAP syllabus overview
A module-by-module breakdown of the complete SAP ABAP curriculum — from ABAP basics through CDS Views and OData services.
ABAP Programming Basics
- ABAP syntax and program structure
- Data types, variables, and constants
- System fields and built-in types
- WRITE and basic output
- Comments and program organization
Data Dictionary (DDIC)
- Domains and data elements
- Database tables and fields
- Structures and table types
- Database views and maintenance views
- Search helps and foreign keys
Internal Tables and Open SQL
- Declaring and defining internal tables
- APPEND, INSERT, MODIFY, DELETE operations
- LOOP AT and READ TABLE
- Field symbols and references
- Open SQL: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
Modularization
- Include programs
- Subroutines (FORM...PERFORM)
- Function modules and function groups
- ABAP classes and methods (introduction)
- Parameter passing and reuse patterns
ALV Reports
- ALV grid display using CL_GUI_ALV_GRID
- ALV using function modules (REUSE_ALV_GRID_DISPLAY)
- Field catalogs and layouts
- Interactive ALV and user commands
- Building reports for FICO, MM, and SD data
ABAP Objects
- Classes and objects
- Attributes, methods, and constructors
- Inheritance and polymorphism
- Interfaces and abstract classes
- Events and exception handling
Enhancements and Modifications
- User exits and customer exits
- BAdIs (Business Add-Ins) and enhancement spots
- BAPIs and standard SAP interfaces
- Implicit and explicit enhancement points
- Modifying standard SAP behavior safely
Dialog Programming (Module Pool)
- Screen elements and screen painter
- PBO and PAI modules
- Screen flow logic and user interaction
- Table controls and tabstrips
- Subscreens and context menus
ABAP on HANA
- Introduction to SAP HANA and S/4HANA
- Code pushdown concept
- ABAP Managed Database Procedures (AMDP)
- Performance optimization for HANA
- Inline declarations and new ABAP syntax
CDS Views
- Core Data Services fundamentals
- DDIC-based and non-DDIC views
- Associations and joins in CDS
- Annotations and metadata
- Consuming CDS Views in ABAP
OData Services
- OData protocol fundamentals
- SAP Gateway and service creation
- Exposing CDS Views as OData services
- CRUD operations via OData
- Consuming OData in SAP Fiori applications
Debugging and Best Practices
- ABAP debugger: breakpoints and watchpoints
- Step-by-step execution and variable inspection
- Runtime analysis and performance tracing
- Coding standards and naming conventions
- Code inspection and review techniques
ABAP syntax reference card
A quick reference for the most common ABAP syntax patterns you will use in everyday development.
Variable declaration
DATA: lv_name TYPE string,
lv_count TYPE i,
lv_amount TYPE p DECIMALS 2.If-else condition
IF lv_count > 10.
WRITE: 'Count is high'.
ELSEIF lv_count > 0.
WRITE: 'Count is low'.
ELSE.
WRITE: 'Count is zero'.
ENDIF.Case statement
CASE lv_status.
WHEN 'OPEN'.
WRITE: 'Order is open'.
WHEN 'CLOSED'.
WRITE: 'Order is closed'.
WHEN OTHERS.
WRITE: 'Unknown status'.
ENDCASE.Loop at internal table
LOOP AT lt_data INTO ls_data
WHERE field = 'value'.
" Process each row
WRITE: / ls_data-field.
ENDLOOP.Select from database
SELECT * FROM mara
INTO TABLE lt_mara
UP TO 100 ROWS
WHERE mtart = 'FERT'.Function module call
CALL FUNCTION 'CONVERSION_EXIT_ALPHA_INPUT'
EXPORTING
input = lv_input
IMPORTING
output = lv_output.Data dictionary guide
A structured guide to SAP data dictionary objects — from domains at the base level to views at the top.
Domain
Defines technical attributes — data type, length, value range. Example: A domain Z_STATUS with values 'OPEN', 'CLOSED', 'PENDING'.
Data Element
Combines a domain with semantic information — field labels and documentation. Example: A data element ZSTATUS that uses domain Z_STATUS and has the label 'Order Status'.
Table
Stores business data in rows and columns. Each field references a data element. Example: Table ZORDER with fields ORDER_ID, STATUS, CREATED_ON.
Structure
Defines a data layout without storing data. Used in programs, interfaces, and function module parameters. Example: Structure ZORDER_ITEM for line item data.
View
Combines data from multiple tables. Database views join tables at the database level; maintenance views allow data editing. Example: A view joining ZORDER and ZORDER_ITEM.
Step-by-step learning roadmap
A structured path from ABAP fundamentals to modern ABAP on HANA — follow these steps in order.
Master ABAP fundamentals
Start with syntax, data types, and basic program structure. Write simple programs to understand how ABAP works and get comfortable with the development environment.
Learn the data dictionary
Understand domains, data elements, tables, and structures. Create your own dictionary objects and see how they connect to ABAP programs.
Practice internal tables and Open SQL
This is the most-used skill in ABAP. Practice reading from database tables, processing data in internal tables, and writing results.
Build modular, reusable code
Learn to use forms, function modules, and classes. Modularization makes your code reusable and easier to maintain.
Create ALV reports
Use the ALV framework to build professional reports. Practice reading from SAP FICO, MM, and SD tables and presenting data to users.
Study ABAP Objects and enhancements
Learn object-oriented ABAP and how to extend standard SAP functionality using BAdIs, user exits, and BAPIs.
Move to ABAP on HANA
Study CDS Views, OData services, and AMDP. These are the skills needed for SAP S/4HANA development and are in high demand.
Practice debugging and project work
Master the ABAP debugger and build a project that brings together reports, enhancements, and modern ABAP development — the kind of work you will do on real SAP projects.
How to get the full curriculum
The syllabus overview, syntax reference, and learning roadmap on this page give you a clear picture of what SAP ABAP training covers — from basic programming through CDS Views, OData services, and ABAP on HANA. But the full curriculum document includes more detail: sub-topics under each module, hands-on exercises, assignment descriptions, and project scenarios.
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