Introduction to Debugging
SAP consists for various transactions codes and data. Data are stored in the tables and the transaction codes have ABAP programs at the back end. Literal meaning of debugging is ,to make something(a program in current discussion) bug-free. But that is just one aspect of debugging.
Through debugging, we can analyze a program, understand the flow logic and most importantly find out the root cause to any issue .Although Debugging is the obvious task of an ABAP consultant, the debugging knowledge would be of great help to functional consultants. It will save their time for analysis and issue resolution , reduce over-dependence of ABAP team , help in effort estimation.
Let's look at the different aspects of debugging. We will divide the discussion in to the below parts.
1. Programs in SAP ABAP
2. Initiating the Debugging
3. Breakpoints
4. General tips
SAP consists for various transactions codes and data. Data are stored in the tables and the transaction codes have ABAP programs at the back end. Literal meaning of debugging is ,to make something(a program in current discussion) bug-free. But that is just one aspect of debugging.
Through debugging, we can analyze a program, understand the flow logic and most importantly find out the root cause to any issue .Although Debugging is the obvious task of an ABAP consultant, the debugging knowledge would be of great help to functional consultants. It will save their time for analysis and issue resolution , reduce over-dependence of ABAP team , help in effort estimation.
Let's look at the different aspects of debugging. We will divide the discussion in to the below parts.
1. Programs in SAP ABAP
2. Initiating the Debugging
3. Breakpoints
4. General tips