Object-oriented ABAP
Classes, interfaces, inheritance, polymorphism, exceptions and clean object design.
SAP ABAP advanced training
Advance into modern SAP development with ABAP, CDS, OData and RAP
Build on core ABAP and move into object-oriented design, enhancements, interfaces, CDS views, AMDP, OData services, RAP and S/4HANA-ready development. This is a separate course from SAP ABAP Core.
Course overview
Move from core ABAP to modern, scalable SAP development
This advanced course is for learners who already understand ABAP fundamentals and want to work with object-oriented design, extensibility, integration, CDS, OData, RAP and performance-aware development.
The course connects classic ABAP knowledge with the development model used in modern SAP landscapes. Topics are reinforced through coding exercises, integration scenarios, code reviews and an advanced project.
Advanced course focus
- Object-oriented ABAP and maintainable class design.
- Enhancements, BAdIs and extensibility options.
- Interfaces, RFCs, BAPIs, IDocs and integration patterns.
- CDS, AMDP, OData, RAP and S/4HANA readiness.
Prerequisite: Learners should complete SAP ABAP Core Training or demonstrate equivalent ABAP development experience before joining this course.
Advanced skills
What the advanced ABAP course covers
A modern development stack built on top of core ABAP knowledge.
Extensibility and integration
Enhancements, BAdIs, RFCs, BAPIs, IDocs and interface error handling.
CDS and OData
CDS views, associations, annotations, AMDP and OData service exposure.
RAP and readiness
RESTful ABAP Programming, performance tuning, security and S/4HANA migration awareness.
Curriculum
SAP ABAP advanced training modules
The final sequence and depth can be adjusted for individual or corporate requirements.
Object-oriented ABAP
- Classes, objects, attributes, methods and visibility.
- Interfaces, inheritance, polymorphism and abstraction.
- Constructors, events and exception classes.
- Design patterns and maintainable class design.
Enhancements and extensibility
- User exits, customer exits and enhancement spots.
- BAdIs, enhancement frameworks and implicit enhancements.
- Append structures and custom fields.
- Clean-core and upgrade-safe extension considerations.
Interfaces and integration
- RFCs, function modules and remote-enabled interfaces.
- BAPIs, IDocs and ALE concepts.
- File, proxy and web-service integration patterns.
- Error handling, monitoring and reconciliation.
CDS views and data modelling
- Core Data Services and view types.
- Associations, joins, parameters and annotations.
- Analytics, authorization and consumption views.
- CDS performance and extensibility.
AMDP and HANA-optimized ABAP
- ABAP Managed Database Procedures.
- SQLScript in AMDP and database pushdown.
- Code pushdown principles and performance trade-offs.
- Debugging and testing AMDP logic.
OData and SAP Gateway
- OData services, entities and associations.
- SAP Gateway service creation and registration.
- CRUD operations, filters and pagination.
- Testing, security and service troubleshooting.
RAP and modern ABAP
- RESTful ABAP Programming model.
- Business objects, behavior definitions and projections.
- Actions, validations, determinations and draft handling.
- Service exposure and UI consumption.
Performance, security and code quality
- SQL performance, indexes and table access patterns.
- Runtime analysis, traces and memory optimization.
- Authorization checks and secure coding.
- Code reviews, ATC checks and technical debt.
S/4HANA readiness and migration
- Simplification items and custom code impact.
- SQLM, ATC and custom code migration approaches.
- Remediation of obsolete ABAP constructs.
- Modernization options and clean-core principles.
Advanced project and code review
- Build an object-oriented ABAP solution.
- Add a CDS view and expose data through OData.
- Implement validation and error handling in RAP.
- Review performance, security and maintainability.
Learning outcomes
What you should be able to do
Design with OO ABAP
Build reusable classes and interfaces with clean exception handling.
Extend SAP safely
Use enhancements, BAdIs and append structures with upgrade awareness.
Build interfaces
Develop and troubleshoot RFC, BAPI and IDoc integration scenarios.
Model with CDS
Create CDS views with associations, parameters, annotations and authorizations.
Expose OData services
Create, register and test OData services for modern applications.
Apply RAP and readiness
Understand RAP business objects and assess S/4HANA custom code impact.
Practical work
Advanced exercises and project
Learners work through realistic development and modernization scenarios.
- Refactor procedural ABAP into object-oriented classes.
- Implement an enhancement and document the extension point.
- Build and test an RFC or BAPI integration scenario.
- Create a CDS view with associations and annotations.
- Write an AMDP and compare it with classic ABAP logic.
- Expose data through an OData service.
- Build a RAP business object with validation and actions.
- Run a custom code readiness review and complete an advanced project.
Course sequence: SAP ABAP Core and SAP ABAP Advanced are separate courses. Core is the recommended prerequisite; learners with equivalent experience can request a readiness discussion.
Enrolment questions
SAP ABAP advanced training FAQ
Can I join without core ABAP?
This is an advanced course. Learners should complete SAP ABAP Core Training or demonstrate equivalent ABAP development experience. If you are unsure, request a readiness discussion before enrolling.
How is this different from the core course?
Core ABAP covers fundamentals, Data Dictionary, internal tables, reports, dialogs and forms. Advanced ABAP covers object-oriented design, enhancements, interfaces, CDS, AMDP, OData, RAP, performance and S/4HANA readiness. They are separate courses.
Is this suitable for functional consultants?
Functional consultants with core ABAP knowledge can benefit, especially for debugging, enhancements, CDS and S/4HANA readiness. The course is technical and assumes ABAP development familiarity.
Do I need access to an SAP system for practice?
Practical work uses a suitable SAP ABAP training environment where available. Access, release level and available objects are confirmed before the batch begins.
Does this include certification?
The program includes preparation support for relevant certification topics where applicable. We are not an official certification body, and official exams are booked separately with SAP.
Can this be delivered for a corporate team?
Yes. Corporate programs can focus on OO ABAP, CDS, OData, RAP, performance or S/4HANA custom code readiness. Delivery is available online or onsite.
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