This page is the central entry for the ABAP Development. It provides links to different information materials and ressources (such as guides, articles, blogs, and tutorials) regarding ABAP development in general.

Introduction to ABAP

• ABAP for Newbies
• ABAP Objects - Basic Guided Tutorial
• Understanding Kernel Releases for the SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP

Information channels

• ABAP channel - YouTube
• ABAP Keyword Documentation
• Application Development on AS ABAP
• ABAP Development and Programming Wiki

Trials

• Introduction to the AS ABAP 7.03 Trial Version | ÁS ABAP 7.03 Trial Version
• AS ABAP 7.4 Developer Trial Editions

General Overview of SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP 7.4

Support Package 08

Generally available since September 15, 2014

• What is new in SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP 7.4 SP8
• ABAP Language News for Release 7.40, SP08
• ABAP Development Tools News (ADT 2.31) for Release 7.40, SP08
• ABAP Test Cockpit (ATC) for Developers in Eclipse, Release 7.40, SP08

Support Package 05

Generally available since December 20, 2013

• New ABAP for HANA features in SAP NW 7.4 SP5
• ABAP Managed Database Procedures (AMDP)
• New Data Modeling Features in SAP NW ABAP 7.4 SP5 with Core Data Services (CDS)
• Say Goodbye to Polling: Real-Time Eventing in ABAP with ABAP Channels
• ABAP Language News for Release 7.40, SP05

Support Package 02

Generally available since May 20, 2013

• ABAP Language News for Release 7.40, SP02