Gain the foundational skills to become an SAP developer by learning how to write ABAP programs, design custom interfaces, and generate business reports. This course empowers you to build real-world applications using SAP GUI, Eclipse, and ABAP Development Tools (ADT)—no prior SAP experience required. You'll learn how to structure modular code, manage internal tables, and apply core SAP programming practices used by professionals in enterprise environments.
ABAP Fundamentals and Core Programming Concepts
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ABAP Fundamentals and Core Programming Concepts
This course is part of SAP S/4HANA: From ABAP to Cloud-Ready Applications Specialization
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Beginner level
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12 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Write structured ABAP programs using internal tables, subroutines, and object-oriented classes to solve enterprise-level tasks efficiently
Develop classical, interactive, and ALV reports using SAP GUI with Excel integration and ABAP 7.5 syntax for clean, maintainable output
Create SAP GUI screens, design SmartForms for business documents, and debug or optimize ABAP programs using SAP’s built-in tools
Skills you'll gain
- Transaction Processing
- Debugging
- Business Reporting
- Maintainability
- Report Writing
- Data Entry
- Development Testing
- Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Program Development
- Data Structures
- Programming Principles
- Business Logic
- Object Oriented Design
- Computer Programming Tools
- UI Components
- Development Environment
- SAP Applications
- Eclipse (Software)
- Interactive Design
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June 2025
Assessments
12 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the SAP S/4HANA: From ABAP to Cloud-Ready Applications Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 3 modules in this course
This introductory module familiarizes learners with the SAP S/4HANA development environment and the foundational concepts of ABAP programming. Learners will explore the architecture of S/4HANA, navigate development tools like SAP GUI and Eclipse, and write their first ABAP program. Key topics include data types, internal tables, and control structures—providing the base needed for developing robust business applications within the SAP ecosystem.
What's included
9 videos2 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module explores the principles of modular ABAP development and introduces learners to Module Pool Programming, a technique used to create custom interactive screens. Learners will discover how to structure programs using subroutines, function modules, and object-oriented ABAP classes. They will also gain practical experience designing module pool screens, managing user interactions, and handling data flow using custom containers and controls. Additionally, the module covers Batch Data Communication (BDC) techniques and essential debugging skills.
What's included
10 videos1 reading4 assignments
This module focuses on building various types of ABAP reports and integrating business logic through real-world reporting scenarios. Learners will create classical, interactive, and ALV (ABAP List Viewer) reports using both function modules and object-oriented techniques (OOALV). The module also covers advanced features like toolbar enhancements, user interactions, and ABAP 7.5 syntax improvements. Additionally, learners will explore how to schedule background jobs and structure business logic using joins and internal tables.
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9 videos1 reading4 assignments
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Frequently asked questions
No prior ABAP or SAP experience is required. Basic programming knowledge can help, but the course starts from the ground up.
You'll work with SAP GUI, ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse, and the SAP backend environment within S/4HANA.
It’s designed to be completed in 4 weeks with a 4–6 hour per week commitment, including hands-on practice and assessments.
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