topic Re: ABAP self-learning in Application Development and Automation Discussions

ABAP self-learning

Former Member — Thu, 10 Mar 2005 18:17:15 GMT

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to learn ABAP from home by self learning. I want to get a feel of ABAP. Need not be a professional with all advanced features and stuff, but just for self knowledge.

I was advised that I can learn by installing "Mini Web AS 6.20 ABAP Engine 3 (English)" on my home PC. It seems that it has its own editor, compiler etc etc. which should let me learn basic ABAP atleast.

Am I missing something? I have "SAPinst_SP_WAS640.exe - 726 MB" Is this the same thing? Do I have all I need? Do I need SAP DB also.

I have no clue how to get started.

All suggestions and views appreciated.

Re: ABAP self-learning

RichHeilman — Thu, 10 Mar 2005 19:20:04 GMT

That is the sneak preview for the SAP WAS 6.40 Java. This will not give you an ABAP stack.

I suggest getting the book ABAP Objects from SAPpress. This includes a copy of the WAS 6.20.

http://www.sap-press.com/product.cfm?account=&product=H958

If this was helpful, please reward accordingly and close post. Thanks

Regards,

Rich Heilman

Re: ABAP self-learning

RichHeilman — Thu, 10 Mar 2005 19:25:15 GMT

Or this book, which you get a coupon to send for a copy of the WAS 6.20 test version.

http://www.sap-press.com/product.cfm?account=&product=H959

Regards,

Rich Heilman

Re: ABAP self-learning

Former Member — Thu, 10 Mar 2005 20:14:59 GMT

How about this one???

"WAS_Preview_DevEdition_6_3_Beta2.exe" - 570 MB???

Does this one have an ABAP stack or this one too has a Java stack?

Re: ABAP self-learning

RichHeilman — Thu, 10 Mar 2005 20:21:21 GMT

I believe that this one is also a java stack. I've been threw all the downloads looking for a freebie, the only one that I know that exists is a linix version of was 6.40 which I hear was very complex to install and I don't know where to get it. I have successfully install both WAS from both books. If I can do it, anyone can. If you don't have the cash, I would suggest gettting the Web Application Server book, with the coupon and sending for it. Its cheaper than the other book. But if you got some cash to spend, invest in the ABAP Objects book. If you are wanting to learn ABAP, you will need a good reference book.

Regards,

Rich Heilman

Re: ABAP self-learning

athavanraja — Thu, 10 Mar 2005 20:42:03 GMT

The LINUX version can be ordered (for free of cost) from sap knowledge shop.

https://pgwshop.sap-ag.de/scripts/wgate/ww20/?_theme=66&okcode=start&zzkunnr=1040875&selected_area=1&ostore=doku02en&_language=en&login=ITS-ww20-01

Regards

Raja

Re: ABAP self-learning

Former Member — Thu, 10 Mar 2005 20:54:53 GMT

Dude,

That was helpful.

Do you think this one helps?

"Abap Objects by Horst Keller, Sascha Kruger"

I believe this one too comes with a CD of WAS, but 6.10 I think.

Can you confirm if this works?

Re: ABAP self-learning

Former Member — Thu, 10 Mar 2005 21:07:42 GMT

I meant to say about this one...

Author: Horst Keller, Sascha Kruger Publisher: Addison-Wesley

Publication Year: 2002

ISBN: 0201750805

Re: ABAP self-learning

RichHeilman — Thu, 10 Mar 2005 21:13:36 GMT

Yes, forgot about that one. Thats a good one as well.

Regards,

Rich Heilman

Re: ABAP self-learning

RichHeilman — Thu, 10 Mar 2005 21:14:36 GMT

Just ordered the WAS 6.40 for linux, should get it in a couple of weeks. I'm not really optimistic, but I'll give it a try.

Regards,

Rich Heilman

Re: ABAP self-learning

Former Member — Thu, 10 Mar 2005 21:20:03 GMT

Even I also ordered the Linux WAS.

I want to dbl chk if I get WAS 6.10 CD or smth like an environment for me to get started if I order that Addison Wesley book (ABAP object by horst keller & sascha kruger). Do you think this can work as a nice start up book?

any info on that?

Re: ABAP self-learning

RichHeilman — Thu, 10 Mar 2005 21:23:03 GMT

Sure....Any of the ones that were discuss would be good for a starter/reference book. Also, when you get your ABAP system up and running the F1 help will be vital to your success.

Regards,

Rich Heilman