ABAP/4: Programming the SAP R/3 System [Hardcover]

Bernd Matzke (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0201675153 | ISBN-13: 978-0201675153 | Publication Date: December 10, 2000 | Edition: 2nd

Many of the introductory SAP books currently on the market provide only a brief overview of ABAP. In ABAP/4 Programming the SAP/3 System, Bernd Matzke builds on this information to look in depth at the programming language at the heart of the SAP R/3 system. This new and fully updated edition of the definitive guide to ABAP/4 aims to make the fundamentals of this evolving programming language accessible to anybody developing or maintaining an SAP R/3 system. Starting with the basic principles, it explains the essential characteristics of ABAP/4 and the SAP programming concept. With this book you will learn how to: * Master the ABAP/4 commands in order to analyze existing standard applications and write new programs * Understand function modules to use program code from other applications * Create your own programs and construct your own test environments with an expansive set of examples designed to build up knowledge and programming skills NEW! Covers new concepts affecting the development environment and program, in line with R/3 Release 4.6 NEW! Covers features of completely redesigned user interface NEW! Reference section covering ABAP commands in Release 4.6B NEW! CD-ROM containing source code of all examples plus SAP transport files with examples The sample programs in this book were developed on a 4.6B-system but can also run on other versions of the R/3 system.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Preface

Release 4.6 of SAP's R/3 System saw the introduction of many new features. Some, like the completely redesigned user interface, are immediately apparent. However, the user interface conceals a large number of enhancements and additions. This is particularly true of the programming language of the R/3 System, whose functionality has been extended considerably. The additions to the scope of the ABAP language alone are enough to justify a new edition of this book. For this edition, it was necessary to focus on essentials, primarily because only limited time was available to me, but also because of the broad scope that the book needed to cover. As a result, apart from a few exceptions, the book focuses on providing a description of the ABAP commands and of the main principles of programming. For these reasons, although many readers have requested it, I am unfortunately not able in this book to include topics that go beyond the bounds of a pure description of the language. Such topics would for example include workflow programming, batch input and the new interface controls. I would like to thank everyone who assisted me, directly or indirectly, with my work on this book. Above all, I would like to mention the companies SAP, Addison-Wesley and IXOS, without whose generous support it would have been impossible to write this book. My special thanks go to the SAP employees who patiently gave their time to provide detailed answers to my questions, and in doing so made it much easier for me to learn and understand SAP R/3 and ABAP.—Bernd Matzke, Delitzsch, October 17, 1999

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 736 pages
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional; 2nd edition (December 10, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201675153
• ISBN-13: 978-0201675153
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.8 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,412,317 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Still trying to figure this out, April 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: ABAP/4: Programming the SAP(R) R/3(R) System (Hardcover)

The book would be good for someone who has started the programming of ABAP/4. However if you are a new comer to this you will find it difficult and having to flip to this chart on page ?? then to this chart on page ?? makes it even more difficult. If you want to learn the basics this is not the book to buy. After I learn somemore in the programming stage of my training I might make a new review.But if your a beginner to SAP as I am stay away from this for now!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book is VERY good, but only for the experience pgmmer., December 18, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: ABAP/4: Programming the SAP(R) R/3(R) System (Hardcover)

This book is very good, but only for experience programmer who have access to SAP 3.0C (or later) and with six month of ABAP/4 experience (or better). This book will be a waste of time and money for everybody else. It is not a reference or concept type of book but HOW-TO w/ screen example. 90% of the NOVICE and SAP Functional people will not get anything out of this book. This is the type of book I needed 3 years ago when I first started programming with SAP ABAP/4. Get, read and understand the 'Developing SAP R/3 Applications' by Kretschmer before buying this one.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, in-depth... a real tip, July 15, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: ABAP/4: Programming the SAP(R) R/3(R) System (Hardcover)

This book doesn't try to make ABAP simpler than it is in reality. It treats the language in detail, and doesn't try to hide its many quirks. And despite the detail level, everything is put nicely into context.

If you want to become a very good technical ABAP programmer, this book is the only choice. But you probably need some programming experience before you can read it.

Way to go Mr. Matzke!