ABAP self-learning

[Former Member]

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.

[RichHeilman]

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

[RichHeilman]

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

[Former Member]

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?

[RichHeilman]

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

[athavanraja]

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

[Former Member]

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?

[Former Member]

I meant to say about this one...

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

Publication Year: 2002

ISBN: 0201750805

[RichHeilman]

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

Regards,

Rich Heilman

[RichHeilman]

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

[Former Member]

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?

[RichHeilman]

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

[athavanraja]

Yes, it will be a good starting point along with that book.

Regards

Raja

[athavanraja]

Also check out transaction DWDM and

program ABAP_DOCU_LIST .

Regards

Raja

[Former Member]

I found,

ABAP Objects: Introduction to Programming SAP Applications

by Horst Keller & Sascha Kruger on Ebay for $34.99 + $10.50(shipping).

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6947790230&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

Think this is cheapest combo of book + WAS available.

any others?

[Former Member]

>

> 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

I would like to buy this book (The Official ABAP Reference Book) but I'm not sure what means " a test version of the latest Mini-SAP System 6.20 "

Can Anyone tell me if in this version of miniSAP can I test any kind of ABAP programs ? is this just a demo, trial or something like this ?

Thanks in advance.

PS: also I saw on the sap-press site.. that the delivery for this book start in May ?!

[Former Member]

Hi all,

Even i am looking for miniSAP around. but can any one tell me how can i get?

Thanks in advance

[Former Member]

Hi dude..

All i can ask for is ur ADDRESS so that I can send u a copy of miniWAS 6.0 which might be useful to you..

Cheers..

PREETHAM

[Former Member]

Hi preetham,

lets take this offline. I would really appreciate if you can send a blank email to chirunavvutho @ gmail.com . we will continue from there.

Thanks for the help.

[Former Member]

Preetham, I am waiting for your email.

[Former Member]

Here is a list of web sites that you might find helpful:

http://www.henrikfrank.dk/abapuk.html

http://www.abap-cafe.com/

http://www.sapwired.com/ABAPCentral/

http://www.basisguru.com/

http://www.geocities.com/ResearchTriangle/1635/

http://www.ct-software.com/reportpool_frame.htm

http://www.intelligenterp.com/

http://www.intelligenterp.com/feature/archive/index.jhtml?_requestid=1015045

http://www.intelligenterp.com/columns/archive/index.jhtml?_requestid=1015143

http://idocs.de/

http://mini.net/cetus/oo_abap_objects.html

https://websmp104.sap-ag.de/~SAPIDP/002006825000000234912001E

http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/skarkada/sap/index.htm

http://sapassist.com/

http://www.sapfans.com/

http://help.sap.com/

http://www50.sap.com/company/saplabs/northamerica/

http://members.xoom.com/pmvsr

http://www.davatz.ch/

http://www.sappoint.com/

http://www.antarcon.de/

http://www.wisgurd.de/index3.html

http://www.tripod.lycos.es/ Spanish sap site

http://www.sap-basis-abap.com/

[Former Member]

Don't waste your time to learn ABAP because of simple interest !

Message was edited by: Valery Zauzolkov

[Former Member]

I don't know if the message was for me, but I dont waste my time because next month I'll start the SAP collage.

[Former Member]

The message for me, the initiator. Dont mind Adi.

I am getting my bearings with ABAP.

And about the question you asked about mini WAS adi:

The WAS 6.20 you get with ABAP objects Reference book from SAP press is a mini SAP system that lets you write and compile ABAP programs for self practice. For plain ABAP, thats your way to go for home use.