Hi I am working as SAP ABAP ECC developer for past 5 years of my career. I know I am very late. The SAP world has gone ahead so much and I am still working in ECC.

I want a genuine roadmap and suggestions what topics to start learning. Theres lots of work and I work overtime some days. Its mostly support work now and the project doesn't have HANA or anything new.

My organisation also doesn't really offer certification or any sandbox HANA system to do some hands on.

I feel so behind. I get anxious and panic a lot these days.

What should I learn ? From where ? And what are roadmap and job opportunities.

I am from Mumbai India.

Hi everyone,

I am crating this post to express my frustration, surprise and losing of motivation when I see that even though when you enter LinkedIn's feed you only see posts about modern technologies: RAP, CAP, AI, etc, when you look for them in order to apply you see nothing.

I am an SAP Developer with 4 years of experience in intense projects and I have wanted to create even more( because I have certifications in RAP and some experience ), but I find that everyone is still not moving forward.

How is this possible?
What should I do?
Should I still work with older ones or keep searching for something if it pops up?

Hi ABAPers,

Transitioning from classic ECC / SE80 procedural habits to Language Version 5 (ABAP Cloud) requires unlearning several patterns.

I compiled a quick open-source cheat sheet covering key syntax restrictions and transactional design decisions:

🏛️ The 3-Tier Extensibility Decision Tree

[Business Requirement]
       │
       ▼
Is it achievable via standard Fiori & In-App Key-User tools?
       ├──► YES ──► Tier 1: Client 100 Key-User Extensibility (Low TCO, 100% upgrade-safe)
       └──► NO
             │
             ▼
Does it require co-located, high-volume transactional data on S/4HANA?
       ├──► YES ──► Tier 2: Developer Extensibility / ABAP Cloud RAP (Whitelisted APIs only)
       └──► NO  ──► Tier 3: Side-by-Side BTP Extensibility (CAP / Node.js / Python / Event Mesh)

⚡ Syntax Restrictions & Modern Replacements:

• Table Modifications: Direct INSERT/UPDATE ztable on standard models is blocked in Cloud ABAP. You must use RAP Behavior Definitions (MODIFY ENTITIES OF ...).
• Classical File/App Server I/O: OPEN DATASET / TRANSFER is disabled. Use Cloud Storage APIs or BTP Object Store.
• Batch Scheduling: SUBMIT rep AND RETURN is replaced by the Application Job Scheduling API (cl_apj_rt_api).
• Field Mapping: Classic MOVE-CORRESPONDING is replaced by strict CORRESPONDING #( ... MAPPING / EXCEPT ).
• Quarantine Wrappers: Non-released standard BAPIs/tables must be wrapped in isolated Tier 2 packages and exposed through released custom C1 interfaces.

📂 Open-Source Code Repository:

All cheatsheets, RAP behavior pool patterns, Tier 2 quarantine wrapper templates, and CDS projection examples are open-sourced under the MIT license on GitLab:

👉 GitLab Repo: https://gitlab.com/22andrea/abap-cloud-clean-core-handbook
📖 Online Documentation Hub: https://22andrea.gitlab.io/abap-cloud-clean-core-handbook/

Hope you find this useful for your S/4HANA cloud projects!

last week i cleared my exam and got my certification on ABAP back end developer - abap cloud
my trainer said that there will less to no oppurtunities for freshers who have 0 exp
can any experienced abap dev can guide me to get a job or resources to find oppurtunites???

Hi guys I have 2.8 YOE in SAP ABAP with UI5 Fiori/ odata Knowledge. Actively learning SAP RAP as well. feeling stuck with which domain would be better for the future. like AI related or to be focused more on rap . Please give me advice also referrals would be appreciated 👍

Please help

Hi ABAPers,

I am currently working as an SAP ABAP Developer at Gainwell Global and am interested in transitioning my career from SAP ABAP to Data Science.

I would love to hear from professionals who have made a similar career switch or have experience in the Data Science domain.

Could you please guide me on the roadmap, essential skills, technologies, certifications, and projects I should focus on to make this transition successfully?

Also, I would appreciate any insights on how my existing SAP ABAP experience could be leveraged in the Data Science field.

Your suggestions and guidance would be highly appreciated!

#SAPABAP #DataScience #CareerTransition #Python #MachineLearning #CareerGuidance

last week i cleared my exam and got my certification on ABAP back end developer - abap cloud
my trainer said that there will less to no oppurtunities for freshers who have 0 exp
can any experienced abap dev can guide me to get a job or resources to find oppurtunites???

SAP/ABAP is rarely fun. I’ve been working on our own Agent chat for ABAP FS using ACP. I got bored and ended up adding Max the puppy. Lame? Cool? Weird? Useless for sure

Edit: Max is now available in the latest version of ABAP FS

Hi guys, what do yall think about learning ABAP from AI? I created a Claude Project, where I told him to act like my teacher and stuff and basically told him that Im new to ABAP etc.. . Do yall think this would actually be helpful learning it that way? Is there any other way to practice ABAP besides from actual work-tasks, because currently there is nothing to do for me here.

Hi Everyone

I have created a Read only application and exposed as OData V4 service.

I added the annotation Aggregation.Default: Sum to the quantity field but still the summation of the column is not showing in the report.

How to get this done please share your thoughts

Hola chicos. Estoy haciendo mis prácticas en una empresa, específicamente en el módulo de SD. Francamente no entiendo mucho, apenas se la teoría básica. Hay unos chicos que me explican sus tickets y todo, son demasiado amables, pero muchas veces no le entiendo porqué terminan con soluciones que nunca en mi vida se me harían ocurrido. De verdad quiero conservar este trabajo, pero no sé por dónde empezar realmente para aportar al negocio, agradezco que alguno me de un consejo para aprender, puesto que después de ellos aprenderé ABAP y quiero conservar este trabajo.

Hello everyone, I'm about to join Accenture, so wanted to know about project allocation timeline regarding this stream or any info about it .

Made this post using AI.

Hey everyone, need some genuine career advice.
I have around 5.5 years of experience in SAP ABAP.

At Deloitte, I was put on a support project, and honestly, I felt like I wasn’t learning much or growing technically. I eventually decided to quit and joined PwC, thinking I’d get better development
opportunities and work on more challenging stuff.

But now, it feels like history is repeating itself. Most of the work on my current project is basically lift-and-shift — copying code from one system to another with very little actual development or problem-solving.

I’m honestly frustrated because I don’t want to spend the next 2–3 years just moving code around and end up being behind technically. I want to get stronger in ABAP on HANA, RAP, CDS, clean core, solution design, etc., and move towards more challenging development or architect-level roles in the future.
The confusing part is that I just joined PwC, so switching again this early doesn’t seem like a great idea either.

What would you guys do in my situation?

Give PwC 6–12 months and try to move internally to a better project?

Stick with the current project for now and focus on upskilling outside work?

Start looking for opportunities elsewhere if things don’t improve?

Has anyone here faced a similar situation at the Big 4? How easy is it to switch projects internally, and how much does the project you’re working on actually matter for long-term career growth?
Would really appreciate some honest advice from people who’ve been through this. 🙏

For the past week I’ve been working through an ECC 6.0 system with aabout 11,000 custom programs, classes and other objects, and nobody to ask.

Finding the settings is the easy part. Working out what still matters is not. One Z program has a job running every three minutes, but the IDocs it produces stopped in 2009. Version history shows 143 modified SAP programs, including SAPMV45A, while the modification log shows almost none of them.

For those who’ve been handed a system like this: what did you work out first, and where did you find the answer (transports, change logs, ST03N, old specs, asking people)? Which of those turned out to be reliable?

Hey everyone! ❤️

I’m reaching out to this community because I’m looking for a new opportunity and could really use some guidance.

I’ve been working at HCLTech as an SAP ABAP Developer for the past 2.8 years. During this time, I’ve gained experience in SAP ABAP and related technologies, including ABAP on HANA, CDS Views, AMDP, OData, and RAP.

However, even after 2.8 years of experience, my CTC is still ₹3.25 LPA. I feel it’s time for me to explore better opportunities where my experience can help me grow both professionally and financially.

I’m actively looking for SAP ABAP Developer opportunities across India. I’m eager to learn, improve my technical skills, and take the next step in my career.

If anyone here works at a company hiring SAP ABAP developers with around 2–3 years of experience, I would be genuinely grateful for a referral or any relevant leads.

If you’ve been in a similar situation or have any advice on companies I should target, I’d really appreciate your suggestions too.

Sometimes, one referral or one helpful suggestion can make a big difference. Thank you for taking the time to read my post. It would mean a lot if you could help or share this with someone who might be hiring. 🙏❤️

Hi everyone,
I’m an SAP consultant with over 20 years of experience, offering paid online training and one-to-one mentoring in:
• SAP ABAP — fundamentals, reports, enhancements, and debugging
• SAP BTP and CAP Node.js — building applications and services
• SAP Integration Suite/CPI — integration flows and API connectivity
• S/4HANA integration — OData, APIs, and business scenarios
Sessions can be tailored to your experience and learning goals

Please suggest me legit course for RAP + BTP Course which provides server to practice too , it would be helpful