How does the ABAP Programming for SAP HANA approach differ from classical ABAP development?

The ABAP Programming for SAP HANA approach requires developers to rethink application logic so it can benefit from the power of the database. In classical ABAP development, data is often transferred to the application layer and processed there, while HANA-oriented development aims to push as much processing as possible down to the database. This improves performance, reduces unnecessary data transfer, and delivers much better efficiency for processes working with large data volumes.

Why is the concept of code pushdown so important in ABAP on SAP HANA development?

Code pushdown is the practice of moving data processing from the application server to the database layer, and it is one of the core principles of performance optimization on SAP HANA. With this approach, only the necessary results are returned to the application layer, avoiding unnecessary transfer of large datasets. It is especially valuable for complex queries, aggregations, and filtering operations where efficient use of system resources is critical.

What should ABAP developers pay attention to when writing high-performance programs for SAP HANA?

ABAP developers who want to write high-performance programs for SAP HANA need to carefully evaluate data access logic, query design, and unnecessary loop processing. It is especially important to adopt set-based processing instead of row-by-row handling, select only the fields that are truly needed, and design database operations more intelligently. This approach improves application performance and also contributes to better system scalability.

Why do CDS Views play such an important role in ABAP Programming for SAP HANA training?

CDS Views play an important role in HANA-focused ABAP development because they make it possible to model data in a more semantic and reusable way. Developers are not only retrieving data but also defining business logic within a structure that is easier to understand and maintain. This approach supports cleaner architectures for reporting, analytics, and application development.

What benefits does the enhanced Open SQL structure provide to developers in the SAP HANA era?

The enhanced Open SQL capabilities introduced in the SAP HANA era provide developers with more powerful, modern, and readable ways to access data. This makes it possible to write more efficient queries for many scenarios without always needing database-specific development. As a result, development time can be reduced while making it easier for ABAP developers to build performance-oriented applications.

How does the ABAP on SAP HANA approach influence data modeling and application architecture?

The ABAP on SAP HANA approach encourages developers not only to write code but also to think strategically about data models and application architecture from a performance perspective. Decisions about where business logic should run, how data should be modeled, and which components should be designed for reusability become much more important. This perspective supports the creation of more sustainable, modular, and high-performance solutions in modern SAP applications.

How does this training create a transition path for ABAP developers into the SAP HANA world?

This training creates a strong bridge for developers who want to move from a classical ABAP mindset to a HANA-oriented development approach. Participants gain a solid foundation in performance-driven thinking, using the power of the database, working with modern data access techniques, and understanding next-generation ABAP development principles. This makes them more effective in current SAP projects and better prepared for future S/4HANA and HANA-based development scenarios.

In which situations do ABAP Managed Database Procedures (AMDP) provide value?

AMDP provides value especially in complex or intensive database operations that cannot be handled efficiently with standard Open SQL alone. It allows developers to take advantage of native SAP HANA capabilities and execute specific logic directly at the database level. This makes it possible to build stronger solutions for high-volume data processing, advanced calculations, and performance-critical scenarios.

Can you organize this training at our own office in Germany, specifically tailored for our company?

Absolutely. We do not only host trainings at public centers; we can also conduct them directly at your premises across Germany. We can customize the curriculum to meet your team's specific needs and organize the session at your preferred location and date within Germany.

If I cannot attend in person in Germany, do you offer online or hybrid participation options?

Yes, we prioritize location flexibility. We offer live-streaming (hybrid) support for most of our trainings, synchronized with the Germany time zone. If you are unable to visit our location, you can join our physical classroom setting interactively via our digital platforms and participate in hands-on workshops remotely from anywhere in Germany.

ABAP Programming for SAP HANA Training Course in Germany

ABAP Programming for SAP HANA Training in Germany

Delivery Method: Online Instructor-Led / Classroom Based / Onsite

Participation Model: Public Training / Private / In-House Training

Duration: 3 Days

Price:

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In this course, you learn how you can use SAP HANA and new features in the ABAP programming language to optimize existing ABAP code and to develop innovative ABAP applications to enhance your business.

For corporate groups, we can organize this training as an on-site private group.

Prerequisites

Essential

Basic Knowledge of SAP HANA
BC400
BC401
Experience in ABAP Programming, esp. Open SQL (joins, views, aggregations)

Who Should Attend

Application Consultant
Developer
Developer Consultant

What You Will Learn

This course will prepare you to:
- develop more concise and well-performing ABAP programs using new features of the ABAP programming language
- develop and optimize ABAP applications that access data stored in the SAP HANA Database

Training Outline

Introduction
- Understanding SAP HANA and how it impacts the ABAP development paradigm
- Introduction to ABAP Development Tools (also known as ABAP in Eclipse)

Taking ABAP to SAP HANA
- Accessing SAP HANA as a Secondary Database
- Tools to detect potential functional and performance issues when migrating to SAP HANA: Code Inspector and ABAP Test Cockpit, ABAP Trace and ABAP Profiler, SQL Trace
- Tools to prioritize performance issues: SQL Monitor, SQL Performance Tuning Worklist
- Performance Rules and Guidelines for ABAP in the context of SAP HANA

Database Independent Code-to-Data
- Enhanced Open SQL
- Defining advanced views using Core Data Services (CDS) and CDS Associations in ABAP
- Incorporating Authorization Checks with CDS in ABAP

SAP HANA specific Code-to-Data
- Using native SQL and ABAP Data Base Connectivity (ADBC)
- Creating, using and debugging ABAP Managed Database Procedures

Consuming SAP HANA Objects in ABAP
- Consuming SAP HANA objects in ABAP using native SQL and ADBC
- Creating and using External Views
- Database Procedure Proxies

Advanced Topics
- ABAP Transport of SAP HANA Objects (HTC and HTA)
- Using SAP HANA Full Text Search in ABAP
- Enabling input fields for type-ahead search
- SAP List Viewer (ALV) optimized for SAP HANA

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Delivery Method: Classroom Based
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Delivery Method: Onsite
Participation Model: Private (In-house)
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