Interface programming in SAP ABAP offers a straightforward path into the world of ABAP interfaces. This book introduces readers to all relevant classic technologies for system-to-system communication using ABAP, including synchronous and asynchronous techniques. Learn how to leverage the RFC protocol to create applications and gain an understanding of how it serves as a foundation for modern interfaces, such as Web Services in ABAP. Learn how to create an RFC in three minutes and walk through a detailed example. Dive into creating and using BAPIs, IDocs, and ALE. Explore important aspects of using function modules in SAP S/4HANA. Get an overview of SAP Connectors. - Overview of classic SAP ABAP interface techniques - Remote Function Call (RFC) and BAPIs - IDoc and ALE - Using Remote Function Module (RFM) und BAPIs in SAP S/4HANA

This book teaches the reader how to integrate third-party programs with SAP systems. It provides a comprehensive description of the communication protocols that are supported by SAP, which components of the SAP NetWeaver Application Server implement them, and how these components must be configured to enable communication with external systems. Extensive, programmed examples of how external clients and servers can be implemented in ABAP, C, Java, and C# support the purpose and objective of this book.

Use design patterns to step up your object-oriented ABAP game, starting with MVC Want to create objects only when needed? Call objects only when required, minimizing runtime and memory costs? Reduce errors and effort by only coding an object once? Future-proof your code with a flexible design? Design patterns are the answer With this guide, you'll get practical examples for every design pattern that will have you writing readable, flexible, and reusable code in no time Creational Design Patterns Create objects with the abstract factor, builder, factory, lazy initialization, multiton, prototype, and singleton design patterns Structural Design Patterns Allow objects to interact and work together without interdependency with the adapter, bridge, composite, data access object, decorator, fa ade, flyweight, property container, and proxy design patterns. Behavioral Design Patterns Increase the flexibility of your object communication with the chain of responsibility, command, mediator, memento, observer, servant, state, strategy, template method, and visitor design patterns. Highlights: MVC (model, view, controller) pattern Singleton pattern Factory pattern Builder pattern Observer pattern Visitor pattern Lazy initialization pattern Template method Strategy pattern Decorator pattern ABAP-specific examples Anti-patterns

Are you an aspiring ABAP cook looking for professional ABAP recipes? Or are you already the executive chef in your ABAP kitchen, just looking for new ideas? Either way, you will find classic and new recipes in ABAP Objects and ABAP/4 for common and specific development tasks in this ABAP Cookbook! This book quickly provides answers to typical ABAP development problems or tasks: persistence programming, interface programming, security and tracing techniques, etc. You'll discover best practices in developing solutions, and you can use this book to broaden your skills and see how to apply ABAP to solve various types of problems. The complexity of the recipes ranges from the simple starter plates to the complex main courses - and some sweet desserts, of course! Each chapter is a short tutorial in itself, all organized and consolidated into an easy-to-read format. Many code samples, screenshots, and different icons will help you to follow the best practices provided. Enjoy your ABAP meal! 1. Best PracticesLearn best practices for programming and the solutions to both simple and complex programming problems. 2. Programming TechniquesDiscover various techniques for dynamic, database, transactional, persistence, interface, and security programming in ABAP. 3. Comprehensive Approach to Problem SolvingExplore the context of a problem, solution alternatives, and the thought process involved in the development of a solution. 4. Instructive IconsEasily identify quick tips, step-by-step instructions, and warnings, thanks to the use of helpful icons throughout the text. 5. Numerous Examples and Source CodesExplore coding examples in every chapter, as well as two source code bundles that you can install on your local AS ABAP system. Highlights: String Processing Techniques Working with Numbers, Dates, and Bytes Dynamic and Reflective Programming ABAP and Unicode Working with Files Database Programming Transactional Programming XML Processing in ABAP Interacting with the ICF Web Services Sending E-Mails Using BCS Programming for Security Logging and Tracing Interacting with the Operating System Inter-process Communication Parallel and Distributed Processing with RFCs

'ABAP Objects' comprehensively covers the new object oriented generation of SAP's programming language ABAP.

You've worked with ABAP, SAP Fiori, and OData--now see how these technologies and more come together in the ABAP RESTful programming model! Build on your expertise to create cloud-ready applications for SAP S/4HANA and deploy applications to the SAP Fiori launchpad. Manage applications with Git version control, automated testing, and continuous integration. Make the new model work for you! 1) ABAP RESTful programming model 2) End-to-end development 3) SAP S/4HANA 4) SAP Fiori Elements 5) Business objects 6) Deployment 7) Core data services (CDS) 8) OData services 9) Automated testing 10) Continuous integration 11) SAP Cloud Platform a. ABAP RESTful Programming Model Develop web-based SAP HANA-optimized ABAP applications for SAP S/4HANA. Master the new ABAP RESTful programming model, from queries, business objects, and business services, to its relationship to SAP Fiori and SAP Gateway. b. SAP Fiori Elements and Freestyle Applications Get the step-by-step instructions you need to create list reports, overview pages, analytical list pages, and freestyle applications. See how the ABAP RESTful programming model incorporates core data services, business object behaviors, OData, and more. c. Deployment and Operations Once your applications are developed, deploy them to the SAP Fiori launchpad. Implement Git version control, automated backend and frontend testing, and continuous integration.

• Presents the most recent ABAP technologies and tools through the eyes of a developer• Includes new content on syntax enhancements, Web Dynpro, SAP BusinessObjects integration, XML processing, Rich Islands, and more• Companion CD includes an HTML version of the first edition, as well as code samplesNext Generation ABAP Development is a book designed to keep seasoned developers up-to-date with the latest techniques and technologies available in ABAP. In the second edition of this best-selling title, follow along with a lead ABAP developer as he learns how to assess and employ the new tools and features of ABAP within SAP NetWeaver 7.0 to 7.0 enhancement package 2 (EhP2). You'll be able to witness the entire process of building applications: design, development, and testing of all areas. In addition, you'll also become familiar with end-to-end object-oriented design techniques.New Tools and FeaturesKeep your ABAP knowledge up-to-date by mastering the new tools and features of ABAP within SAP NetWeaver 7.0 to 7.0 EhP2.Real-World ExamplesLearn about new possibilities in ABAP by exploring example scenarios related to the fictional development project discussed throughout the book.Brand New ContentExplore completely new content about ABAP syntax enhancements, Web Dynpro, XML processing,SAP BusinessObjects integration, and more.ABAP Troubleshooting and Web ServicesFind expanded and updated information about ABAP troubleshooting and Web Services.CD ContentBenefit from a CD that contains code samples and an HTML version of the first edition of this book.Highlights• Workbench tools and package hierarchy• ABAP syntax enhancements• Data Dictionary objects• Data persistence layer• Shared memory objects• ABAP and SAP NetWeaver Master Data• Management• XML processing and XSLT• SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe

The migration of data is an important process when introducing SAP systems or adopting new data from third-party systems. This takes up a large proportion of the time and thus also the costs in migration projects. This book gives you practical tips and examples of how you can use Microsoft products and the VBA programming language to quickly and inexpensively create useful migration tools yourself. It is not necessary to install the software on the SAP systems. This saves the time-consuming procedure of software implementation in SAP systems. Developments with ABAP code, complex documentation, tests in development, quality and productive systems are not necessary and save time and money. The batch input interface and the LSMW and CATT tools are no longer required. The book is suitable for administrators, technical consultants and developers in the SAP environment. Even power users from the specialist departments will be able to produc-tively extract or upload data from the SAP systems after reading it. The programs created according to my method can be used for all SAP modules. As an example, I use functionalities of the SAP module PS. By using ready-made SAP functions and BAPI's, functionalities such as creating and changing projects and WBS-Elements can be carried out.

There's more to ABAP than procedural programming. If you're ready to leap into the world of ABAP Objects--or are already there and just need a refresher--then this is the book you've been looking for. Thanks to explanations of basic concepts, practical examples that show OOP in action, and updates for AS ABAP 7.4, you'll find answers to questions you didn't even know you had. Clear Conceptual Explanations Master the basics with easy-to-understand explanations that make coding with classes and objects seem like second nature. Practical Examples The best way to learn is by doing. Download source code to practice your skills in object cleanup and initialization, inheritance, polymorphism, and more. Updates for New Releases and Tools Make sure your skills are up to date with the latest information on how AS ABAP 7.4 will affect your object-oriented programming. Highlights: Working with objects Encapsulation and implementation hiding Object initialization and cleanup Inheritance Polymorphism Component-based design Exceptions ABAP Unit ALV object model Object Services BOPF