ABAP Tips by Henrik Frank

IntroductionABAP LanguageAmount and CurrencyLanguage Dependent FormattingDynamic ProgrammingAssign Variable Type At RuntimeDynamic Opren SQLDynamic Program GenerationDynamic TokensField SymbolsDynamically read fields, fieldnames and fieldcontentsDynamic assignment of fields in a structureSelect with VariableDate and TimeWorking with weeksValidate a dateCalling F4 help for dateOther stuffMessagesALV Grid Using Function ModulesALV Grid using ABAP Objects - Simple exampleALV Grid - Page Numbering ProblemChange documents and change pointersStringsSystem VariablesTrouble Shooting ABAP ProgramsFind the list of SAP Transaction codesLocking a program so it can only ne executed once at a timeProgram to find out all the User Exits Available for any TcodeRFC function module to check user id and passwordReportingReport TemplateCalling another report from your own reportCall a dialog screen from a report and passing dataCall dialog screen from report and update dataControl Level ReportingChecking if a valid line is selected before drill downInteractive Reporting (Dril Down Reporting) - ExampleDynamic line-sizePositioned WriteManaging Report OutputReading mulitiple selected lines in a listUsing a checkbox in a reportModifying a Line in a ReportNEW-LINEHow to write pageno of totalpagesTips and TricksSelection ScreenReturning to report and refresh data after call to selection screenCreating F1 or F4 helpClearing selection screen inputDisable Parameters in Report Selection ScreenTips and Tricks for Selection ScreenSubmitting another report using select-options or rangesValidation of selection screensWriting Select-Options in reportCall F4 help from selection screenData DictionaryMaintenance ViewsLock objectsChange database table entry even if it is not allowedInternal tablesFree text search in a field in a internal tableTypes of Internal TablesWorking With Internal TablesDatabase tables and Open SQLAdding Records to a Database TableDeleting Records from a Database TableDynamic Opren SQLUpdating database tablesOpen SQL syntax examplesHow to read the short text for a field in a database tablePackage size in SELECT statementsFilesReading and writing filesDynpro programmingSimple example of how to make a dialog programUpdate values in dynpro fieldsABAP Objects and Control programmingABAP ObjectsDefinitionsSyntaxExamplesDifferent ExamplesEnmployee ExampleUsing Parameters in a ClassConverting a local class in a report to a global classHow to Create an Exception ClassException Handling in a Global ClassControl TechnologyHow to Use ControlsThe TextEdit controlThe ALV Grid controlThe Picture ControlThe SAP Toolbar controlThe SAP HTML viewer controlThe dialog box container and the splitter containerSAP ScriptCalling an ABAP sub routineStructure of a print programCopy Form from one Client ot AnotherChange original language of a formStandard TextsFormat the font for one or more words on a lineWhich standard texts are used by a SapScript formUsefull SapsScript programsSapScript How to get the total number of pages that will be printetHow find what is the program linked to the sapscriptIDOCsDefine and setup for user developed IDOCChange Pointers for a Custom Message TypeGenerate IDOCs from a reportUpdating IDoc data in segmentsMaster data distribution using IDOCsHow to create a function module for an IDOCDistributing Material Master IDOC'sInbound IDOC DevelopmentSending Master Data IDOCsHow to USe a Filter in a Distribution ModelMiscellaneous tips part 1Miscellanous Tips part 2Bapi ProgrammingIntroductionConventionsExampleIntroductionDefine a structures for the BAPIWrite Function ModuleCreate the API Method Using the BAPI WIZARDFinal stepsCall Transaction and Batch InputBatch Input and Call TransactionCall transaction and Batch input - ExampleFormatting fieldsGetting messages from call transactionOne or more transactions in every batch inputsessionSubmitting batch input from ABAPWhat date format should be used in batch inputCommunication Mail amnd SAP OfficeConfiguring SAP 4.6x Internet mail GatewaySetup of SCOT Internet Mail ConnectorAuthorizationsAuthorization groupsBusiness Server PagesConceptsTips & TricksStep by Step ExamplePart 1Part 2Enhancements to SAP StandardBADIBusiness Transaction EventsFind User Exit for Transaction CodeReport to Find User-Exit for Transaction CodeBasis functionStatus waiting in SP01Create Directory on Unix serverPerformance TuningPerformance Tuning ChecklistApplication AreasGeneralCustomizing Objects Using Address FunctionalityDistributing Master Data using SAP standard transactionsFIFI TablesFI Transaction CodesParked DocumentsSales and DistributionRead sales document flow using a function moduleFind table of Invoice HistoryHRHR Programming OverviewCluster tables in HRHR TablesHR Transaction codesProcess InfotypesRead Data from Logical DatabaseRead planned work scheduleDelete info typeRead an info typeBWData flow in SAP BW systemJAVA for SAPJAVA BasicsStructure of a Java ProgramJava SyntaxData TypesObjects and ClassesCompiling and Executing Java ProgramsCompiling and Executing a Java programCalling a class in another fileTable exampleGraphical User InterfacesGraphical programming and eventsUser Interface Components with SwingAppletsTips and TricksTemplatesSAP Java ConnectorExample 1: Simple RFC callExample 2: CompanyCode_GetListExample 3: Create SalesorderTips and tricks for the Java connectorAppendixesFunction ModulesAmount and CurrencyDate and TimeFilesMain and SAP OfficeName and AddressOthersPop-up ScreensReports and DynprosSystem (Logs, Directories etc.)TextsTransaction CodesSAP Tables