SAP ABAP Developer

The SAP Certified Development Associate — ABAP with SAP NetWeaver certification validates expertise in developing custom SAP applications using the ABAP programming language. It covers ABAP object-oriented programming, dictionary objects, ALV reporting, enhancements, and the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP) for cloud development. This certification is the essential qualification for SAP ABAP developers working on custom development, enhancements, and S/4HANA cloud native development.

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What is the SAP ABAP Developer Certification?

Who Should Take This Course?

SAP ABAP developers building custom SAP applications
SAP technical consultants implementing enhancements and exits
ABAP developers migrating custom code to SAP S/4HANA
SAP BTP developers extending S/4HANA with ABAP in the Cloud
Java or .NET developers transitioning into SAP ABAP development
SAP technical architects designing custom development landscapes
Project managers overseeing SAP technical development workstreams

What You Will Learn in the C_ABAPD_2309 Course

A comprehensive curriculum covering all exam objectives with hands-on labs and real-world practice.

ABAP Language Fundamentals

Master core ABAP language syntax and programming constructs.

ABAP data types, variables, and internal tables
Control structures: IF, CASE, LOOP, and DO statements
Modularisation: function modules, subroutines, and include programs
String processing, date/time handling, and arithmetic operations

ABAP Dictionary and Database Access

Work with ABAP Dictionary objects and database access techniques.

ABAP Dictionary: tables, views, data elements, and domains
Open SQL and native SQL for database access
Internal tables: standard, sorted, hashed, and table operations
CDS (Core Data Services) views for S/4HANA data modelling

Object-Oriented ABAP

Develop using ABAP Objects and design patterns.

ABAP classes, interfaces, inheritance, and polymorphism
Exception handling with class-based exceptions
Design patterns: Factory, Singleton, Observer in ABAP
Unit testing with ABAP Unit Test Framework

ABAP Enhancements and Modifications

Implement SAP enhancements using standard extension techniques.

Enhancement framework: BAdIs, customer exits, and implicit enhancements
User exits and function module exits
Modification-free enhancements and ABAP enhancement spots
ALE/IDOc extensions and message type enhancements

ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP)

Build cloud-native SAP applications using the RAP framework.

RAP architecture: CDS views, behaviour definitions, and service bindings
Managed and unmanaged RAP scenarios
RAP business events and side effects
OData V4 service exposure and Fiori Elements integration with RAP

Course Prerequisites

Pre-requisites training is free when you purchase the course from ProSupport

Programming experience in any structured or object-oriented language
Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL
Familiarity with SAP system navigation and architecture
Completion of SAP ABAP Development training recommended

Exam Information

Everything you need to know about the C_ABAPD_2309 certification exam.

Exam Component	Details
Exam Name	SAP Certified Development Associate — ABAP with SAP NetWeaver
Exam Code	C_ABAPD_2309
Exam Type	Multiple Choice and Multiple Response
Total Questions	80
Passing Score	61%
Exam Duration	180 minutes
Language	English, German, Japanese, Chinese
Exam Provider	SAP (Pearson VUE or SAP Certification Hub)
Exam Focus	ABAP syntax, OO ABAP, dictionary objects, enhancements, and RAP development
Exam Registration	Register at training.sap.com or via Pearson VUE for proctored exams
Retake Policy	Candidates may retake after a waiting period; third attempt requires SAP approval
Certification Validity	Valid for 2 years; delta exams align with major ABAP and S/4HANA releases