1. Detailed ABAP Training Syllabus
ABAP Fundamentals & Data
- Introduction to ABAP Workbench (SE80, SE38)
- Basic ABAP Syntax (Data Types, Variables, Control Statements)
- Internal Tables, Work Areas, and Structures
- Open SQL Basics (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)
- Modularization Techniques (Subroutines, Function Modules)
- Data Dictionary (Tables, Views, Data Elements, Domains)
- Debugging Techniques and Tools
Reports & Enhancements
- Classical Reports and Interactive Reporting
- ALV (ABAP List Viewer) Reporting (Function Module & Class-based)
- Dialog Programming (Screen Painter - SE51)
- Data Transfer Techniques (BDC, LSMW)
- Enhancements (User Exits, BAdIs, Enhancement Points)
- SAP SmartForms and SAPscript
- Introduction to ABAP Objects (Object-Oriented Programming)
2. ABAP Career Roadmap
Phase 1: Foundation (1-3 Months)
Master ABAP Dictionary, Open SQL, and Classical/ALV Reporting. Understand basic debugging and transport management.
Phase 2: Practice & Certification (4-6 Months)
Focus on BDC/LSMW, SmartForms, and enhancement techniques (User Exits/BAdIs). Master common dump errors (Section 3), and aim for SAP Global Certification.
Phase 3: Job Role (6+ Months)
Start as a Junior ABAP Developer, specializing in developing custom reports, modifying existing forms, and supporting functional consultants with data loading and enhancements.
3. Common Real-Time ABAP Errors & Solutions 🚨
Critical troubleshooting for ABAP development and runtime issues.
Error 1: "DYNPRO_NOT_FOUND" (Runtime Error)
Scenario:
This short dump occurs when the ABAP program tries to call a screen (Dynpro) that either does not exist or has not been activated/generated in the system.
Solution (T-Code: SE80 / SE51):
Check the program in SE80(Object Navigator). Navigate to the 'Screens' section and ensure the screen number being called is present and active. If necessary, go to SE51 (Screen Painter) and click 'Generate' (Ctrl+F6).
Error 2: "SQL Error: Internal table is empty"
Scenario:
When executing an Open SQL statement (e.g., SELECT... FOR ALL ENTRIES IN), the driving internal table is initial, causing the SELECT statement to be skipped or executed incorrectly.
Solution (T-Code: SE38):
Before the `SELECT... FOR ALL ENTRIES IN` statement, insert a simple check: `IF internal_table IS NOT INITIAL.`. This prevents the statement from being executed when no data is available.
Error 3: "Field XXXX is not part of the structure"
Scenario:
This syntax error occurs when a field is used that does not exist in the referenced structure or internal table declaration. Often happens after a table structure change.
Solution (T-Code: SE11 / SE38):
Use SE11 (ABAP Dictionary) to check the structure of the database table or internal structure. Correct the field name in the ABAP code (SE38) to match the dictionary definition exactly. Activate the structure in SE11 if it was recently modified.