1. Using Abstract Entities for Non-Standard RAP BO Operations. This short overview of abstract entities concept in the context of non-standard RAP business object operations. It outlines their purpose, advantages, and implementation strategies, emphasizing their role in enhancing modularity and flexibility in data modeling. Purpose Abstract entities are Core Data Services (CDS) constructs specifically designed […]
SAP ABAP
SAP RAP Unmanaged scenario example-Simplified
SAP RAP (ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model) has two main flavors: managed and unmanaged. Let’s focus on the unmanaged version. Unmanaged SAP RAP refers to a development approach where developers have more control over the data persistence and business logic compared to the managed approach. Here are some key aspects Overall, unmanaged SAP RAP provides […]
ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP)
Introduction The SAP landscape has evolved significantly, with businesses seeking simpler, more efficient solutions that offer excellent user experiences. Many organizations remain deeply embedded in the SAP ecosystem, primarily focusing on ABAP over other languages. So, is it possible to develop feature-rich applications without other frontend languages? Yes, leveraging ABAP with RAP (ABAP Restful Application […]
Going international – Caveats in custom ABAP programs
In this blog-post i want to mention some caveats when implementing SAP for new countries or regions. Primary focus is the ABAP developer perspective, the translation and not the customizing topics. Regional Differences Due to business and legal requirements SAP implementations often use different: for different countries and regions. So one of the first tasks […]
Boosting SAP Netweaver Security: A Guide to Integrating SAP Netweaver (ABAP Stack) with IBM Verify
Introduction Effective user provisioning is essential for both organisational security and productivity in the context of digital operations. But controlling user access across many systems can be complicated and difficult at times. This blog article will discuss how IBM Verify SaaS integrates seamlessly with SAP NetWeaver and explain how this works together to improve overall […]
Upload and modify OpenXML documents via RAP App in SAP BTP ABAP Environment
Introduction In this blog post, I would like to share some insights for generating OpenXML documents by use of the RESTful Application Programming Model with Cloud-released development objects. With this app, you will be able to upload .docx templates and fill them with information from you CDS view (could be used for generating invoices, business […]
AL11: File Management and Inspection in the SAP System
Until the job comes from the customer, I think many ABAP developers superficially know the AL11 tcode. When I started to use it in detail, I noticed that the documents on this subject are outdated. Also, I couldn’t find a blog that explains the AL11 process step by step. In this blog post, I will […]
Lead & Lag : SQL Window Functions and a bit more …
In this blog, we will examine some of the SQL window functions available within ABAP-SQL and delve into their application through the use of examples. So, here’s the problem: We have a table called ZMOVIE_SEATS with two columns, SEAT_ID (Integer) and STATUS (Boolean). SEAT_ID is an auto increment primary key (this column will have values […]
Adding Custom Fields to Standard Fiori App of S/4HANA
Purpose Enhancing Standard Fiori Apps in S/4HANA: A Comprehensive Guide to How to Adding Custom Fields in Standard SAP Fiori Apps and How to Adding a Fields in a Filter Bar of a Standard SAP Fiori App. Detailed Steps: 1. Navigate to Fiori Library: here 1.1 Enter SAP Fiori App Name or Fiori App Id […]
Comparing Workflow Templates in SAP
Introduction Identifying the changes present between different versions of workflow templates can be a challenge. Unlike other objects, there isn’t a built-in functionality for direct comparison. Manually scrutinizing each step of the templates side-by-side can be both tedious and error-prone. This lack can be frustrating, as I’ve witnessed firsthand through inquiries from few of my […]