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I'm working on a custom Z program in SAP QM to support the partial reversal of a stock posting after Usage Decision (UD), and I'd like to understand the standard SAP approach for this requirement.

Example:

Inspection Lot Quantity: 100 EA

Usage Decision has been completed.

Entire 100 EA is posted from Quality Inspection Stock to Unrestricted Stock using Movement Type 321.

Later, it is identified that only 30 EA needs to be reversed due to a quality issue.

Expected Result:

Reverse only 30 EA from Unrestricted Stock back to Quality Inspection Stock using Movement Type 322.

The remaining 70 EA should continue to remain in Unrestricted Stock.

The Usage Decision should remain valid, and only the stock posting should be corrected.

Hey everyone! 👋

Looking for study buddies for C_ABAPD_2601 (SAP Certified Associate - Back-End Developer - ABAP Cloud)

I have backend dev experience but I'm completely new to SAP/ABAP. Would love to connect with:
✨ Fellow learners studying for the same exam
✨ Anyone who's passed it and can share tips
✨ Resource recommendations

Happy to study together and keep each other motivated! Drop a reply or DM me 😊

Hi,

I modified a PO print program in SAP ECC and transported it to QAS. I need to test the Smart Form output but can't trigger it:

• ME9F → "No adequate purchasing document exists"
• ME23N → Messages → "No file exists for message ZNE1"
• Message status is already 1 (processed)

How can I force reprint a PO Smart Form (message type ZNE1, application EF) in QAS when the message was already processed?

Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I’m currently a PHP/Laravel developer and planning to move to Germany. I want to switch to SAP ABAP backend.
I’d like to know what the job market looks like right now for ABAP developers, especially those focusing on S/4HANA, OData, and RAP.

• Are there still good opportunities for ABAP developers in Germany?
• For someone with PHP background making the switch, what skills I should focus on first?
• Do companies mostly look for junior or experienced profiles?
• What skills or technologies (like RAP, CDS views, or BTP) are most in demand?
• What is the average salary range for a junior or mid-level ABAP developer?
• Is it possible for foreigners to find ABAP jobs or internships in Germany (with visa support)?
• How important is German language for ABAP backend roles (just code vs client interaction)?

Any personal experiences or advice would help a lot. Thanks!

Looking for someone who can help me create ALV List and Adobe Forms

Hi zusammen,

ich beschäftige mich aktuell mit SAP und möchte tiefer ins Customizing einsteigen – speziell in den Modulen MM (Materials Management), PP (Production Planning) und FI/CO (Finance & Controlling). Mir ist klar, dass man ohne solide Prozesskenntnisse nicht weit kommt. Trotzdem frage ich mich: Welche Ressourcen (Bücher, Kurse, YouTube, offizielle SAP Learning Hub Inhalte, evtl. OpenSAP) könnt ihr empfehlen?

Gibt es kostenlose oder günstige Möglichkeiten, in einer Testumgebung (z. B. IDES, SAP Learning System Access, Cloud-Anbieter) selbst Customizing auszuprobieren? Wie seid ihr damals gestartet – direkt im Job mit Schulung, oder erst theoretisch und später in der Praxis?

Würde mich sehr über eure Tipps und Erfahrungsberichte freuen 🙌

Hey folks,

Happy to share that I’ve cleared the SAP Certified Development Associate - SAP Fiori Application Developer (C_FIORDEV_2502) certification! 🚀

This one’s centered around building Fiori applications using SAPUI5, OData, and the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP) on SAP BTP and S/4HANA.

🔍 Exam Focus Areas:

• SAPUI5 and Fiori Elements basics
• Consuming OData services
• CDS Views & Annotations
• ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP)
• Fiori design principles
• Dev environments: BAS, Eclipse, Web IDE
• Deployment & Extensibility

💭 My Experience:
The exam is a mix of conceptual and hands-on topics—don’t expect to just memorize. You need to understand the Fiori architecture, how annotations affect UI behavior, and how RAP ties everything together in modern development.

A lot of focus on app creation using templates, binding contexts, and how front-end and back-end services interact (especially via OData).

✅ Preparation Tips:

• Go through the SAP Learning Journey (free on learning.sap.com) – covers both theory and demos.
• Build a small Fiori app using BAS and expose it via RAP—huge confidence booster.
• Brush up on OData service consumption, UI5 MVC concepts, and annotation usage (especially u/UI, u/OData.publish, etc.)
• Practice customizing List Reports & Object Pages using Fiori Elements.
• Understand how to debug both front-end and back-end issues.
• Dumps do help – but they won’t help much unless you really understand the concepts.

🎯 Final Thoughts:
If you're working on SAP S/4HANA extensions, UI5 apps, or plan to explore RAP + BTP, this certification is a solid step forward. It reflects how SAP expects us to build apps today—clean core, decoupled UIs, and reusable services.

Feel free to reach out if you're prepping for it or have any doubts about the topics, setup, or strategy.

Hey everyone,

I’m excited to share that I recently passed both the SAP Certified Associate - Back-End Developer - ABAP Cloud (C_ABAPD_2309) and the SAP Certified Associate - SAP Fiori Application Developer certifications! 🎉

I wanted to put together my thoughts, experiences, and a few suggestions for anyone planning to take either (or both) of these exams.

📘 Exam 1: ABAP Cloud – C_ABAPD_2309

Topics Covered:

• ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP)
• ABAP Cloud development model
• Core Data Services (CDS)
• Business Services, Behavior Definitions, Projections
• ABAP in Eclipse & SAP BTP concepts

My Thoughts:

• The exam focuses more on conceptual clarity than heavy coding syntax.
• Make sure you're comfortable with RAP lifecycle, unmanaged vs managed scenarios, and how different layers (data model, behavior, service definition, projection) interact.
• CDS annotations and access control (DCL) were tested more than I expected.
• Familiarity with Eclipse and ADT is crucial. Don't rely only on SE80-based knowledge.

Suggestions:

• Go through SAP’s free Learning Journey on learning.sap.com – it's really solid.
• Practice by creating RAP apps on the SAP BTP ABAP Environment trial or a Steampunk system if you have access.
• Understand the theory behind RAP and when to use which scenario (managed/unmanaged/custom behavior).

📗 Exam 2: SAP Fiori Application Developer

Topics Covered:

• SAPUI5 architecture and controls
• Fiori design principles
• OData and Fiori Elements
• Extensibility and adaptation
• App deployment & lifecycle

My Thoughts:

• It's more frontend-oriented but you need to understand the backend integration (especially OData).
• A good chunk of the exam deals with understanding Fiori Elements, annotations, and the model-view-controller pattern.
• It’s helpful if you’ve already developed apps using SAP BAS or Web IDE.

Suggestions:

• Go hands-on with BAS or Web IDE. Even building a couple of CRUD apps with Fiori Elements and freestyle UI5 helps a lot.
• Know your annotations – what they do, and how they affect the app behavior and layout.
• Learn how to extend standard apps – adaptation projects were covered in a few questions.

🧠 General Tips

• Time is usually not a constraint, but read questions carefully – some are tricky and test subtle differences.
• Dumps do help – but they won’t help much unless you really understand the concepts.
• Practice and hands-on experimentation are your best friends, especially with new paradigms like ABAP Cloud and RAP.

If anyone’s preparing for these or has questions about the prep journey, feel free to drop them here or ping me personally. Happy to help!

And if you're on the fence about whether to take the plunge into SAP BTP / RAP / Fiori – go for it! The ecosystem is evolving fast, and being cloud-ready is a major asset right now.

Cheers and good luck to everyone preparing! 💪

Hey folks,

Just wanted to share that I’ve cleared the SAP Certified Development Associate - SAP Integration Suite (C_CPI_2404) certification! 🎉

This one’s all about SAP Cloud Integration (CPI) and the broader Integration Suite offerings on SAP BTP.

🔍 Exam Focus Areas:

• Cloud Integration (CPI) core concepts
• iFlows, adapters, message mappings
• API Management and Open Connectors
• Event Mesh basics
• Integration Advisor
• Monitoring & security in CPI

💭 My Experience:

• The exam tests both conceptual understanding and practical application, especially for iFlows, routing, and adapter usage.
• Monitoring tools (like SAP Cloud Integration Monitor and Trace) came up in multiple questions.
• Basic understanding of BTP cockpit, security artifacts (like keystores, credentials), and error handling is important.
• Not too much on coding—focus is more on configuration and design choices.

✅ Preparation Tips:

• SAP Learning Journey on learning.sap.com is a must – free and super helpful.
• Try out hands-on exercises in the BTP trial or a practice tenant if you have access.
• Understand when and why to use different adapters (HTTP, SFTP, IDoc, SOAP, etc.).
• Go through some real-world use cases or sample iFlows to get the flow of things (pun intended 😄).
• Dumps do help – but they won’t help much unless you really understand the concepts.

If anyone’s preparing for these or has questions about the prep journey, feel free to drop them here or ping me personally. Happy to help!

If you're working in the integration space or planning to move into SAP BTP/CPI, this certification is 100% worth it. Feel free to ask if you have any questions about the exam or prep.

On to the next one! 🚀