What is ABAP
ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) is a powerful programming language designed specifically for business needs within the SAP ecosystem. Its main strength lies in the mass processing of data and many tools for building secure business applications.
Some key points about ABAP:
- Origins: ABAP was initially the report language for SAP R/2 in the 1980s, enabling large corporations to build mainframe business applications for materials management, financial accounting, and management accounting.
- Evolution: Over time, ABAP evolved into a versatile fourth-generation programming language, supporting procedural and object-oriented programming, database access, unit testing, mass/parallel processing, RESTful and UX programming models, and tools for automated code checks. ABAP software developers also leverage modern programming principles, patterns, and practices.
- Usage:
- ABAP Platform, formerly known as SAP NetWeaver ABAP: It is integral to the SAP NetWeaver Application Server, allowing customization, extension, and new development in SAP systems.
- SAP S/4HANA: ABAP Platform is the technology platform underlying SAP S/4HANA. It is shipped as part of SAP S/4HANA and is crucial for future-proof ABAP extensibility.
- ABAP Cloud on SAP BTP: ABAP Cloud, offered on the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), supports cloud-ready and upgrade-stable extensions. It enables transactional and analytical apps, data integration, and clean-core development.
Why Choose ABAP
- Designed for Data Processing: ABAP is optimized for efficiently handling large volumes of data.
- Business-Centric: ABAP’s language and framework are tailored to business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Experienced Team: Our skilled ABAP team can unlock your company’s potential by leveraging this robust language.