ABAP Debugging for Functional Consultants

• An understanding of SAP functional modules (e.g., SD, MM, FI)
• Basic familiarity with SAP GUI navigation
• Interest in identifying and troubleshooting SAP system issues

Audience

• Functional consultants working in SAP environments
• Business analysts supporting SAP modules
• Professionals interfacing with ABAP developers and technical teams

ABAP Debugging is the process of analyzing and resolving errors or issues in custom and standard SAP programs by tracing code execution and data flow.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level SAP functional consultants who wish to understand how to use the ABAP debugger to trace and interpret program behavior and support issue resolution more effectively.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use the SAP GUI debugger to analyze program flow and logic.
• Interpret common ABAP code structures and variables.
• Debug user exits, BADIs, and enhancement points.
• Collaborate more effectively with ABAP developers during issue resolution.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to ABAP and the SAP Debugger

• What is ABAP and why debugging matters
• Types of errors: syntax, runtime, logical
• When and why functional consultants should debug

Accessing the ABAP Debugger

• Starting the debugger from transactions and reports
• Using /h to activate debugging
• Navigation and interface of the classic and new debuggers

Understanding ABAP Code Flow

• Reading SELECT statements and loops
• Interpreting IF, CASE, and logical structures
• Variable types and internal tables

Setting Breakpoints and Watchpoints

• Static and dynamic breakpoints
• Conditional breakpoints and stop logic
• Using watchpoints to monitor variable changes

Debugging Standard SAP Programs

• Enhancement points: user exits, BADIs, enhancement frameworks
• Understanding implicit vs. explicit enhancements
• Tracing field values and logic in standard flows

Common Debugging Scenarios for Functional Roles

• Finding causes of incorrect outputs or missing data
• Tracing custom fields and calculations
• Debugging workflow or IDoc-related issues

Working with Internal Tables and Field Values

• Inspecting internal tables
• Using filters and searching table contents during runtime
• Changing variable values at runtime (safe vs. unsafe scenarios)

Tips, Best Practices, and Developer Collaboration

• What to look for before contacting a developer
• How to document findings and collaborate effectively
• Debugging safely in production-like environments

Summary and Next Steps