SAP ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) skills cover a wide range of technical and programming capabilities necessary for customizing, enhancing, and developing applications within the SAP ecosystem. Here is a list of key SAP ABAP skills and areas typically covered in ABAP training:

• 1.ABAP Programming Fundamentals:

• • • Understanding ABAP syntax, data types, and basic programming concepts.
    • Creating and modifying ABAP programs.

• 2.Data Dictionary (DDIC):

• • • Working with SAP’s Data Dictionary to define and manage data structures, such as tables, views, and indexes.
    • 3.ABAP Development Tools:
      • Utilizing SAP ABAP development tools like the ABAP Workbench (SE80) and the ABAP Development Environment (ABAP in Eclipse).

• 4.ABAP Objects:

• • • Understanding object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts in ABAP, including classes, objects, methods, and inheritance.

• 5.Database Access:

• • • Retrieving and updating data from/to the database using Open SQL statements.
    • Using SAP’s database-independent SQL approach.

• 6.Modularization Techniques:

• • • Employing modularization techniques, such as function modules, subroutines, and methods, to enhance code reusability.

• 7.SAP Enhancement Framework:

• • • Implementing enhancements and modifications using user exits, Business Add-Ins (BAdIs), and Enhancement Spots.

• 8.ABAP Debugging and Analysis:

• • • Debugging ABAP programs to identify and resolve issues.
    • Analyzing and optimizing code for performance improvements.

• 9.SAP Internal Tables:

• • • Working with different types of internal tables (e.g., standard, sorted, hashed) to manipulate data.

• 10.ABAP Dictionary Views:

• • • Creating and using database views in ABAP to simplify complex data retrieval operations.

• 11.SAP Script and Smart Forms:

• • • Designing and modifying SAP Script and Smart Forms for customized document generation.

• 12.User Interface (UI) Development:

• • • Building user interfaces using SAP Screen Painter and SAP UI technologies like Web Dynpro ABAP.

• 13.Data Migration:

• • • Writing ABAP programs to support data migration tasks, such as data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL).

• 14.Web Services and RESTful ABAP Programming:

• • • Developing web services and integrating with external systems using RESTful ABAP programming techniques.

• 15.SAP Application Log:

• • • Implementing error handling and logging mechanisms using the SAP Application Log.

• 16.SAP Integration Technologies:

• • • Integrating SAP systems with other systems using various integration technologies like IDoc, RFC, and SOAP.

• 17.Performance Tuning:

• • • Identifying and optimizing performance bottlenecks in ABAP code.
    • Implementing best practices for efficient data processing.

• 18.Batch Input and Data Upload:

• • • Automating data uploads and batch processing using Batch Input sessions and Data Transfer Workbench (LSMW).

• 19.Security and Authorization Checks:

• • • Implementing security measures, including user authentication and authorization checks in ABAP programs.

• 20.ALV (ABAP List Viewer):

• • • Creating interactive and dynamic reports using ALV grids and lists.

• 21.SAP Fiori and UI5 Development:

• • • Developing modern, responsive, and user-friendly UI applications using SAP Fiori and SAPUI5.

• 22.Testing and Quality Assurance:

• • Writing test scripts and performing unit testing for ABAP programs.
  • Following quality assurance and code review best practices.

These are some of the core SAP ABAP skills that developers need to become proficient in SAP application development and customization. Depending on the specific requirements of your projects and the complexity of the tasks you undertake, you may delve deeper into certain areas of ABAP programming. Continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest SAP technologies are essential for maintaining your ABAP expertise.