Discover how SAP Business Technology Platform empowers ABAP developers to innovate in the cloud whilst preserving their valuable expertise and investments.
Unlocking the Future of ABAP Development in the Cloud
Cloud-Optimised Environment
SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) offers ABAP developers a comprehensive cloud-optimised environment to build, extend, and run applications. This powerful platform transforms how organisations approach software development in the SAP ecosystem.
It bridges traditional on-premise ABAP expertise with modern cloud-native innovation, enabling seamless digital transformation whilst protecting existing investments and skills.
SAP BTP ABAP Environment: Platform-as-a-Service for ABAP
Dedicated PaaS
A tailored Platform-as-a-Service offering specifically designed for ABAP developers, built on the powerful SAP HANA Cloud infrastructure.
Complete Development Stack
Provides a comprehensive development and runtime environment for cloud applications and extensions with enterprise-grade capabilities.
Flexible Architecture
Supports both standalone cloud applications and side-by-side extensions for SAP S/4HANA, offering maximum architectural flexibility.
Why ABAP Developers Should Embrace SAP BTP
01
Reuse Existing Skills
Leverage your existing ABAP skills and valuable assets to accelerate cloud transformation without starting from scratch.
02
Keep Core Clean
Maintain the integrity of your SAP core system by decoupling custom code to the cloud platform, reducing complexity and risk.
03
Innovate Faster
Benefit from independent release cycles and faster innovation, enabling your organisation to respond quickly to changing business needs.
Key Benefits of SAP BTP ABAP Environment
1
Extend SAP Applications
Build custom extensions alongside SAP S/4HANA without impacting the core system. Create powerful side-by-side extensions that enhance functionality whilst maintaining system stability and upgrade capabilities.
2
Accelerate Cloud Transformation
Leverage cloud-native tools whilst preserving your ABAP investment. Move to the cloud at your own pace without abandoning years of development expertise and business logic.
3
Modernise Legacy Code
Use AI-powered tools to migrate and optimise on-premise ABAP code faster. Transform legacy applications into modern, cloud-ready solutions with intelligent automation and guidance.
Powerful Development Features
Modern Development Tools
Develop ABAP cloud applications using the Eclipse-based ABAP Development Tools (ADT), providing a contemporary integrated development environment with powerful features.
RAP Framework
Create OData services and SAP Fiori apps with the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP), optimised for SAP HANA Cloud performance and scalability.
Quality Assurance
Perform static code analysis and comprehensive quality assurance with remote ABAP Test Cockpit and SAP Code Vulnerability Analyzer, ensuring code excellence and security.
Seamless Administration and Integration
User Management
Manage users and security efficiently via role-based SAP Fiori launchpad, providing intuitive administration capabilities.
System Integration
Integrate effortlessly with on-premise SAP systems and SAP Build tools for comprehensive connectivity.
External Services
Connect to external third-party services using robust HTTP integration capabilities.
AI-Enhanced ABAP Development
Joule AI Assistant
Utilise Joule AI assistant within ABAP tools to improve code quality and accelerate migration processes with intelligent recommendations.
Generative AI
Generate code, business objects, data models, and comprehensive unit tests with powerful generative AI capabilities.
Smart Documentation
Obtain contextual code explanations and automated documentation to boost developer productivity and knowledge sharing.
Real-World Impact: From Legacy to Cloud Innovation
Accelerated S/4HANA Adoption
Companies accelerate SAP S/4HANA adoption by migrating custom ABAP code to SAP BTP, reducing complexity and enabling faster upgrades.
Scalable SaaS Solutions
Developers build scalable, multi-tenant SaaS applications on a cloud-optimised ABAP platform, unlocking new business models and revenue streams.
Continuous Innovation
SAP BTP enables continuous innovation whilst safeguarding core system stability, allowing organisations to evolve without disrupting operations.
Ready to Transform Your ABAP Development?
Explore SAP BTP ABAP environment to future-proof your skills and projects. Leverage cloud-native ABAP tools, AI capabilities, and seamless integration to unlock unprecedented possibilities.
Join the next era of ABAP development — where tradition meets innovation in the cloud. The future of enterprise applications is here, combining the reliability of ABAP with the agility of cloud-native development.