Debugging in ABAP Development Tool (Part 2)

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Introduction 

The Blog (Part 2) provides step by step guide on how to debug the report programs, classes, Function modules and Internal tables using Eclipse ADT (ABAP Development Tool). 

Part 1 link - Debugging in ABAP Development Tool (Part 1) - SAP Community
 
In this blog, we will be covering  

1. How to set the Dynamic Breakpoints.
2.  How to check the type of Breakpoint set. 
3. How to skip the set Breakpoints. 
4. How to Insert, delete and update records of Internal table. 
5. How to Export data from the internal table. 
6. How to Refresh the set Breakpoints. 

Dynamic Breakpoints 

Statement Breakpoint 

Click on Add ABAP Breakpoints in Breakpoints tab as shown below 

Then click on Add Statement Breakpoint 

Then type READ E and then select the as shown and then click on ok  

Message Breakpoint 

Click on Add ABAP Breakpoint and then click on Add Message Breakpoint 

Provide the message details and then click on ok 

We can observe the breakpoint set at message 

Checking the type of Breakpoint set 
Click on View menu in that click on Group by and then click on Breakpoint Types 

We can observe the type of breakpoint set 

Skipping the set Breakpoints 

Click on Skip All Breakpoints icon in Breakpoint table 

We can observe the skip breakpoint icon on all set breakpoints 

Inserting, Updating and Deleting the record of Internal table in Debugging 

Inserting the data of Internal table 

Right click on record and then click on Insert Row 

Provide the values and then click on ok 

We can observe the record is appended at the last row 

Changing values of Internal table 

Right click on record and then click on Change Value 

Change the value and then click on ok 

We can observe the updated value 

Deleting the record of Internal table 

Select the record, right click on the record and then click on Delete Selected Rows 

We can observe the selected record got deleted

Exporting the data of Internal table 

Right click on Internal table record and then click on Export to File 

Select the number of rows to be exported, provide the path to store the file and then click on ok 

We get the popup to open the file or close the file 

Refreshing the set Breakpoints 

Click on Add ABAP Breakpoints in Breakpoint tab and then click on Refresh Breakpoint Activation 

Conclusion

Debugging internal tables in ADT offers deep visibility into runtime data, making it easier to trace logic and pinpoint issues. We can inspect table contents live, apply filters, and monitor changes using watchpoints and expressions. The structured viewer simplifies analysis of nested and dynamic data. Overall, it streamlines troubleshooting and enhances development efficiency.