Description

Introduction

The evolution of SAP from traditional database systems to the SAP HANA in-memory computing platform has transformed how ABAP developers build and optimize applications.
This training focuses on leveraging the power of SAP HANA to optimize ABAP code performance. Participants will learn techniques for migrating existing ABAP programs to HANA, using code pushdown, Open SQL enhancements, and AMDP/CDS views to fully utilize HANA’s capabilities. The course also explores performance tuning, best practices, and tools for efficient ABAP-HANA integration.

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• A good understanding of core ABAP programming concepts

• Basic knowledge of SAP HANA architecture and SQLScript

• Familiarity with ABAP Dictionary and Open SQL

• Experience working with Eclipse-based ABAP Development Tools (ADT)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to ABAP on SAP HANA
1.1 Transition from traditional databases to SAP HANA
1.2 Key features and advantages of HANA for ABAP developers
1.3 In-memory computing concepts
1.4 The impact of HANA on ABAP programming models

2. SAP HANA Architecture Overview
2.1 HANA in-memory data management
2.2 Columnar storage and data compression
2.3 Parallel processing and partitioning
2.4 Differences between row store and column store

3. Code Optimization Strategies for SAP HANA
3.1 Importance of performance optimization in HANA environments
3.2 Identifying performance bottlenecks in legacy ABAP code
3.3 Principles of code pushdown
3.4 Guidelines for rewriting ABAP code for HANA compatibility

4. Open SQL Enhancements for SAP HANA
4.1 Overview of new Open SQL syntax and features
4.2 Inline declarations, expressions, and aggregates
4.3 Using CASE, COALESCE, and string functions in Open SQL
4.4 Performance benefits of modern Open SQL over traditional ABAP logic
4.5 Example: Migrating SELECT loops to Open SQL expressions

5. Core Data Services (CDS) Views
5.1 Introduction to CDS and data modeling concepts
5.2 Creating and activating CDS views in ADT
5.3 Annotations, associations, and joins in CDS
5.4 Using CDS views for reporting and analytical applications
5.5 Performance comparison: CDS vs. traditional ABAP queries

6. ABAP Managed Database Procedures (AMDP)
6.1 Introduction to AMDP and SQLScript
6.2 Creating and executing AMDP classes and methods
6.3 Handling parameters and result sets in AMDP
6.4 When to use AMDP vs. CDS
6.5 Performance best practices for AMDP implementation

7. Performance Analysis and Optimization Tools
7.1 SQL Monitor (SQLM) and SQL Performance Tuning Worklist (SWLT)
7.2 Runtime Analysis (SAT) and ABAP Trace (ST05)
7.3 Analyzing expensive statements and database access patterns
7.4 Index optimization and buffer management
7.5 Using HANA Studio and Eclipse tools for performance analysis

8. Database Interaction Optimization
8.1 Avoiding unnecessary database fetches
8.2 Reducing network round trips and redundant SELECT statements
8.3 Parallelization and result caching
8.4 Best practices for SELECT-joins and aggregation functions

9. HANA-Specific ABAP Features and Best Practices
9.1 Utilizing HANA database functions directly in ABAP
9.2 Optimizing calculations and aggregations
9.3 Working with HANA views and stored procedures in ABAP
9.4 Common pitfalls in ABAP on HANA development
9.5 Checklist for HANA-ready ABAP applications

10. Hands-on Exercises
10.1 Migrating a legacy report for HANA optimization
10.2 Implementing a CDS-based analytical view
10.3 Creating an AMDP for complex data processing
10.4 Using SQL Monitor to identify and fix performance issues

The ABAP on SAP HANA: Performance Optimization training empowers developers to harness the full potential of HANA’s in-memory technology. By mastering code pushdown, CDS views, and AMDP techniques, participants can build high-performance, future-ready ABAP applications optimized for real-time data processing.
Through this course, developers gain both conceptual understanding and hands-on skills needed to transform traditional ABAP programs into HANA-optimized, efficient, and scalable enterprise solutions.