SAP ABAP on S/4HANA serves as the innovative and dynamic core for developing and enhancing SAP’s next-generation ERP suite. Renowned for its adaptability, extensibility, and deep integration with the S/4HANA digital core, ABAP enables smooth creation, modification, and optimization of business processes and applications tailored for S/4HANA environments. It empowers essential development tasks such as custom report generation, extension of standard functionalities, interface creation, and adaptation of business logic across the SAP S/4HANA landscape. With S/4HANA’s modern architecture, ABAP developers play a pivotal role in implementing both on-premise and cloud-ready solutions, ensuring seamless integration with SAP Fiori, delivering high performance, and driving innovation to meet evolving business demands.
Course Syllabus
| AUG 13th | MON – FRI (90 DAYS) Online | Timings – 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM (IST) |
| SEP 10th | MON – FRI (90 DAYS) Offline | Timings – 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM (IST) |
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The primary objective of the ABAP on S/4HANA course is to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to develop, customize, and optimize applications within the SAP S/4HANA environment using ABAP. The course offers hands-on training covering essentials such as ABAP programming techniques for S/4HANA, advanced data modeling with Core Data Services (CDS), use of ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse, enhancement and extension frameworks, integration with new S/4HANA data models, and leveraging modern programming paradigms. Participants will also learn best practices for performance optimization, code security, and ensuring compatibility with S/4HANA innovations. By the end of the course, learners will be prepared to build, modify, and maintain robust business applications tailored for the digital core of SAP S/4HANA, supporting business operations efficiently and securely.
The primary objective of the ABAP on S/4HANA course is to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to develop, customize, and optimize applications within the SAP S/4HANA environment using ABAP. The course offers hands-on training covering essentials such as ABAP programming techniques for S/4HANA, advanced data modeling with Core Data Services (CDS), use of ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse, enhancement and extension frameworks, integration with new S/4HANA data models, and leveraging modern programming paradigms. Participants will also learn best practices for performance optimization, code security, and ensuring compatibility with S/4HANA innovations. By the end of the course, learners will be prepared to build, modify, and maintain robust business applications tailored for the digital core of SAP S/4HANA, supporting business operations efficiently and securely.
This ABAP on S/4HANA training is designed for individuals aiming to specialize as ABAP developers or technical consultants within SAP S/4HANA environments. It is particularly valuable for IT professionals with prior experience in programming, software development, or enterprise applications who want to advance into ABAP on S/4HANA roles. Furthermore, existing SAP professionals looking to enhance their capabilities in building and extending applications on the SAP S/4HANA platform, as well as consultants preparing for S/4HANA development and migration projects, will find this course highly beneficial. The content focuses on practical skills, methodologies, and tools essential for effective development in the ABAP on S/4HANA ecosystem.
By completing this course, participants will develop a comprehensive skill set in ABAP on S/4HANA. This includes designing, developing, and enhancing ABAP applications tailored for the S/4HANA environment, leveraging the latest ABAP language advancements and S/4HANA-specific development paradigms. Learners will master Core Data Services (CDS) views, ABAP Managed Database Procedures (AMDPs), and the ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP) to build scalable and efficient business logic. The course covers implementation and optimization of custom enhancements and extensions within S/4HANA, including BAdIs, Enhancement Framework, and in-app extensibility. Participants will gain practical experience in advanced debugging, performance tuning, and utilizing SAP Fiori app adaptation techniques. Additionally, the course emphasizes integration with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), APIs, and seamless interoperability with other SAP modules and third-party systems. Best practices for code lifecycle management, transport strategies, and system integration within the S/4HANA landscape are also thoroughly covered.
By completing this course, participants will develop a comprehensive skill set in ABAP on S/4HANA. This includes designing, developing, and enhancing ABAP applications tailored for the S/4HANA environment, leveraging the latest ABAP language advancements and S/4HANA-specific development paradigms. Learners will master Core Data Services (CDS) views, ABAP Managed Database Procedures (AMDPs), and the ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP) to build scalable and efficient business logic. The course covers implementation and optimization of custom enhancements and extensions within S/4HANA, including BAdIs, Enhancement Framework, and in-app extensibility. Participants will gain practical experience in advanced debugging, performance tuning, and utilizing SAP Fiori app adaptation techniques. Additionally, the course emphasizes integration with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), APIs, and seamless interoperability with other SAP modules and third-party systems. Best practices for code lifecycle management, transport strategies, and system integration within the S/4HANA landscape are also thoroughly covered.
Instructor-led Sessions
60 Hours of Online Live Instructor-Led Classes. Weekend Classes : 24 sessions of 2 hours each. Weekday Classes: 60 sessions of 1 hours each.
Real-life Case Studies
Live project based on any of the selected use cases, involving implementation of the various SAP ABAP ON S/4HANA concepts.
Assignments
Each class will be followed by practical assignments.
Lifetime Access
You get lifetime access to LMS where presentations, quizzes, installation guide & class recordings.
24 x 7 Expert Support
We have 24×7 online support team to resolve all your technical queries, through ticket based tracking system, for the lifetime.
Certification
After completing your final course project successfully emax will provide you certificate as a SAP Trainee.
Forum
We have a community forum for all our learners that further facilitates learning through peer interaction and knowledge
- Introduction to High-Performance Analytical Architecture
- Components and Tools of SAP Hana
- Advance Database Management
- SAP Hana Software Editions
- Hardware Technology Innovations
- Software Technology Innovations
- Features and Architecture of HANA Database
- SAP Hana Database
- SAP Hana Client
- SAP Hana Function Libraries
- Data Replication Methodologies
- Life Cycle Management Components
- Row vs Column Storage
- Understand the Runtime Analysis (SE30)
- Understand the ABAP Trace (SAT)
- Understand the Code Inspector (SCI)
- Understand the SQL Trace (ST05)
- SQLM and SWLT
- Role of ABAP consultants in SAP HANA
- Data to Code Vs Code to Data Approach
- Basic Principles of Eclipse
- SAP’s Eclipse
- Integration of Eclipse and SAP Software
- Installation of ABAP Development tools
- ADT in Development System
- Inline Data Declarations
- Read Internal Tables with New Syntax
- Loop At Groups
- Constructor Operators
- ‘New’ in Class
- Open SQL Enhancements Part 1
- Open SQL Enhancements Part 2
- Open SQL Enhancements Part 3
- FOR LOOP for Internal Tables
- Debugging Complex ABAP Expressions
- Concatenation, ALPHA and ITAB Lines
- ABAP SQL Aggregate Queries and For All Entries
- Install Eclipse for ABAP Development
- Create SAP HANA Trial Account
- Connect to a SAP HANA Trial System – Its a free sandbox for ABAP on HANA/Cloud
- Working With Eclipse [1] : Open ABAP Perspective & Create A Project
- Working With Eclipse [2] : Useful Eclipse Preferences
- Working With Eclipse [3] : Creating Tables with code based editor
- Working With Eclipse [4] : Eclipse Editor Features
- Working With Eclipse [5] : Keyboard Shortcuts for ABAP Development in Eclipse
- Introduction to CDS Views
- Joins in CDS Views
- CDS View with parameters
- Extend a CDS View
- Associations in CDS View
- Currency/Unit Conversion in CDS Views
- Expressions & Operations in CDS Views
- CDS Table Function
- CDS View Entity
- CDS View mapped to OData Service
- CDS View with OData. Publish
- Virtual Elements in CDS
- Introduction to AMDP
- Creating AMDP classes and Methods via Eclipse Editor
- Calling an AMDP in the program
- Handle SELECT-OPTIONS in AMDP
- HANA ALV IDA (Integrated Data Access)
- Traditional ALV Vs ALV IDA
- Report Development using ALV IDA
- Manipulating Field catalog and Toolbar in ALV IDA
- Parameters and Select-Options in ALV IDA
Importance of ABAP on S/4HANA Projects
ABAP plays a vital role in extending, customizing, and optimizing SAP S/4HANA systems to meet specific business requirements. ABAP on S/4HANA leverages new programming models, CDS views, AMDPs, and CDS annotations to boost performance with the in-memory HANA database. The success of any S/4HANA implementation, support, or upgrade heavily depends on efficient ABAP development, transport management, and code adaptation to the new architecture, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced user experience.
Types of ABAP on S/4HANA Projects
Implementation Projects
Support & Enhancement Projects
Upgrade & Conversion Projects
Roll-out & Localization Projects
Cloud Extension & Hybrid Projects
Role of ABAP Developer in Each Type of Project
Implementation:
Develop custom reports, interfaces, forms (Adobe/Smart Forms), and extensions using ABAP CDS views, Business Add-Ins (BADIs), and the new ABAP RESTful programming model. Adapt legacy code for S/4HANA compatibility.Support & Enhancement:
Fix bugs, optimize existing programs, implement customer change requests, troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, and optimize ABAP code to leverage HANA database capabilities.Upgrade/Conversion:
Analyze custom code for S/4HANA compatibility using SAP tools like the ABAP Test Cockpit and Custom Code Analyzer. Adapt or refactor code for compatibility with new APIs, CDS views, and HANA-supported features.Roll-out:
Transport custom developments and enhancements to new client landscapes, ensuring localization and adaptation to regional requirements.Cloud & Hybrid Projects:
Develop extensions using SAP Cloud SDK, SAP Fiori/UI5 integration, and ABAP RESTful services exposing OData APIs for cloud/on-premise integration.
Naming Standards in ABAP Projects
Consistent conventions for program names, function modules, class names, tables, and namespaces (Z/Y) are followed to ensure maintainability, traceability, and adherence to SAP guidelines across the project lifecycle.
Development & Code Quality Standards in Projects
Follow clean code practices aligned with SAP’s ABAP programming guidelines.
Use ABAP Test Cockpit (ATC), Code Inspector, and Static Code Checks to ensure compliance.
Leverage CDS views and annotations instead of classical SQL queries for HANA optimization.
Proper version control and transport management via CTS+ or GIT where applicable.
List of Documents Used in ABAP Projects
ABAP Development Specification Document
Code Review and Quality Assurance Report
Custom Code Impact Analysis Report (Pre and Post Upgrade)
Unit Test Cases and Results
Transport Request Documentation
Performance Tuning and Analysis Reports
User Manuals for Custom Enhancements
How to Prepare the Above Documents
Documents should explicitly describe development logic, interfaces, expected input/output, error handling, security aspects, test scenarios, and screenshots where needed. Preparation often aligns with the SAP Activate Methodology or ASAP phases, including detailed versioning and review logs to ensure traceability and ease of maintenance.
SAP Tools for ABAP on S/4HANA
ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse for modern ABAP coding.
ABAP Test Cockpit (ATC) and Code Inspector for static code analysis.
SAP Custom Code Analyzer for upgrade readiness.
Runtime Analysis and SQL Trace (ST05) for performance tuning.
SAP Fiori App Testing Tools for UI integration.
Transport Organizer (SE09/SE10) for managing transports.
Working with ABAP Objects and Analysis in Basic Concepts
Reports, Function Modules, BAPIs, and Classes.
CDS Views and Annotations.
BADIs, User Exits, and Enhancement Framework.
OData Services development and consumption.
Performance tuning and buffer management.
Advanced ABAP Concepts in Project Scenarios
ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP).
AMDP (ABAP Managed Database Procedures) on HANA.
CDS-based Reporting and Analytics.
Use of SAP Gateway and OData for Fiori Apps.
Custom Code Migration in S/4HANA Conversion.
Debugging and troubleshooting complex scenarios in Eclipse.
Handling Development Tickets & Resolution Processes
Analyze requirement/change requests, provide estimates and design solutions.
Fix bugs and resolve production incidents using prioritized SLAs.
Collaborate with functional and BASIS teams to analyze system logs and performance issues.
Maintain proper documentation and version control for all changes.
Resume Preparation & Career Guidance for ABAP on S/4HANA Developers
Highlight key skills such as expertise in ABAP on S/4HANA, CDS views, RAP, AMDP, and Fiori integration.
Showcase experience in custom code migration, performance tuning, and use of development tools like ADT and ATC.
Prepare for scenario-based interviews focusing on troubleshooting, new model development, and integration patterns.
Emphasize understanding of S/4HANA architecture, database interactions, and cloud extension capabilities.
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