Scheduling in Apo

Hello,
Normally scheduling and capacity is based on r/3 scheduling time elements i.e setup,m/c and teardown time in R/3.
What is the parameter for scheduling in Apo and which parameter it will consider while schdeuling and capacity requirement planning?

The setup, produce and teardown times in R/3 on a operation will transfer to APO as activities in an operation in PDS (PRoduction Data Structure) or PPM (Production Process Model) master data.
APO Master Data = PDS or PPM which is equivalent to BOM + Routing in R/3
Hence scheduling and capacity consumption of orders in APO will be based on the PDS or PPM activities.
Hope this helps.
Somnath

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    Hello APO Gurus,
    Please let me know the difference between the R/3 capacity planning by using lead time scheduling and APO capacity planning for a work centre.
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    Check out
    http://help.sap.com/saphelp_scm50/helpdata/en/99/ed3a981d0f11d5b3fc0050dadf0791/content.htm
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  • SALES ORDER SCHEDULING IN APO

    Hello everybody there,
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    Hi
    Look for the type of scheduling the system is using.
    The system first tries back scheduling and if in back scheduling it calculates one of the entry point dates( like transportation planning date or MADAT) the system automatically puts this date to current date and shift the scheduling direction to forward scheduling automatically.
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    Check if its calculating any such dates to lie in the past.
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    Dear Experts,
    Scenario:
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    Meanwhile I read these consulting notes on third party item scheduling
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    549364- FAQ's on scheduling of third party PO's
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    I want to schedule TAS items in APO..using APO master data or condition technique.
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    Edited by: Loknath Rao on Jun 28, 2011 6:03 AM
    Edited by: Loknath Rao on Jun 28, 2011 6:03 AM
    Edited by: Loknath Rao on Jun 28, 2011 6:05 AM

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    Hi Senthil,
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    Hello experts,
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    Tibor

  • Error in 'Screen output w/o coonection to user' function BAPI_APOATP_CHECK

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  • /SAPAPO/OM_ORDKEY_ORDMAP_CHECK

    Hi,
    I am watching the two Live Cache table /SAPAPO/ORDKEY and /SAPAPO/ORDMAP grow steadily. SAP recommends to execute from time-to-time the report /SAPAPO/OM_ORDKEY_ORDMAP_CHECK to resolve any inconsistencies between the tables and downsize the content.
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    Could anyone give advice?
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    Christian

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    777,
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    2.     Naming Conventions     5
    2.1     Codes for naming conventions     5
    2.1.1     Module Codes     5
    2.1.2     Free text     6
    2.2     Naming Convention of Development Objects     6
    2.2.1     Package     6
    2.2.2     Executable Program     6
    2.2.3     BSP Application     7
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    2.2.10     Message Class     11
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    2.2.16     Area Menu     13
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    2.3.1     Program Sub-Objects     13
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    3.1     Modification Logs     14
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    3.2.2     Dialog Programs     15
    3.3     Package     15
    3.3.1     Adding Components to existing objects     15
    3.3.2     Creation of New Objects     15
    3.4     Program Messages     15
    3.4.1     Adding Messages to existing landscapes     15
    3.4.2     Creation of New Objects     16
    3.5     Dictionary Objects     16
    4.     Structure of ABAP Programs     16
    4.1     Type     16
    4.2     Status     18
    4.3     Authority Check     18
    4.4     Program Structure     19
    4.4.1     Declaration data for global data, classes and selection screens     19
    4.4.2     Container for Processing Blocks     19
    4.4.3     Calling Processing Blocks     20
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    4.5.1     Place the AT EXIT COMMAND at the beginning of the flow logic.     20
    4.5.2     Use FIELD and CHAIN statements to keep fields in error open for correction.     20
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    5.     General Coding Standards     21
    5.1     One command per line     21
    5.2     Indented Source Code     21
    5.3     Extended Syntax Check     21
    5.4     Reusability and Modularity     21
    5.5     Text Handling     21
    5.6     Usage of System Variables     22
    5.7     Chaining Statements     22
    5.8     Common Routines     22
    5.9     Dialog Messages     22
    5.10     Function Keys     23
    5.11     Enqueuing and Dequeuing Data Objects     23
    5.12     Error Handling (SY-SUBRC)     23
    5.13     General Conventions and Hints     24
    5.14     Parameters in Sub-Routines     24
    6.     Performance Standards     25
    6.1     General Tips on Performance Tuning     25
    6.1.1     Avoid Redundant code     25
    6.1.2     Subroutine Usage     25
    6.1.3     Case vs. Nested IF     25
    6.1.4     Using the MOVE Statement     25
    6.1.5     SELECT Queries     25
    6.1.6     Using the READ statement     27
    6.1.7     Hashed table     27
    6.1.8     Transporting     28
    6.1.9     Using LDB     28
    6.1.10     Append Lines of     28
    6.1.11     Use WHILE     28
    6.1.12     DELETE <itab> WHERE     28
    6.1.13     Using WHERE clause in LOOP…….ENDLOOP     28
    1.     Objective
    The objective of this document is to describe general programming guidelines, methodologies, Naming conventions and performance guidelines for all the programs developed for SAP Project.
    2.     Naming Conventions
    This chapter describes the naming conventions to be followed for naming the programming objects for SAP project.
    2.1      Codes for naming conventions
    The variable portion of naming convention is given with Code ID given in angle brackets(<>). Use the following tables for replacing code IDs with codes in the object naming.
    2.1.1     Module Codes
    Code ID:  mm
    Code     Description
    FI     Finance
    CO     Controlling Module
    MM     Materials Management
    PP      Production Planning
    SD     Sales & Distribution
    QM      Quality Management
    PM     Plant Maintenance
    IM     Inventory Management
    WM     Warehouse Management
    BC     Basis Module
    BW     Business Warehouse
    WF     Workflows (Master Data Management)
    HR     Human Resources
    EBP     EBP
    PS     Project Systems
    PCP     Synpro: Product Costing
    PAP     Synpro: COPA
    DP     APO :  Demand Planning
    SP     APO :  Supply Network Planning
    DS      APO : Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling
    AT     APO : Global ATP
    TP     APO : Transportation Planning/Vehicle Scheduling
    CI     Core Interface
    LC     Live Cache
    2.1.2     Free text
    Code ID: ffff
    Developer should replace ‘ffff’ with meaningful text. The text can be multiple words separated by underscore.
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    2.2.1     Package
    Naming Convention: Z<mm>_<ffff>.
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    1.     Replace <mm> with Module codes given in section 2.1.1 above.
    2.     Replace <ffff> with the sub-landscape of the Module that this Message Class caters to as illustrated in examples below.
    3.     The maximum permissible length for development class is 30 characters
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    Dev. Class     Description
    ZFI_AR     FI: Account Receivables
    ZCO_CCA     CO: Cost Center Accounting
    2.2.2     Executable Program
    Naming Convention: Z<mm>_<ffff>.
    Notes:
    1.     Replace <mm> with module codes given in section 2.1.1 above.
    2.     Replace <ffff> with meaningful text as illustrated in examples below.
    3.     The maximum permissible length for program name is 30 characters. However, the name should be restricted to 25 characters to accommodate appropriate Include naming as described in 2.2.2.
    Examples:
    Program Name     Description
    ZFI_VAT_RET     FI:  Report for VAT Return
    ZMM_AUTO_GR     MM: Automated Goods Receipt
    ZSD_XX_STCK_SHORTAGE     SD: Stock shortage report for stock allocation
    2.2.2.1     Includes for executable programs
    Naming Convention: Z<mm>_<ffff>_<Inn>.
    Notes:
    1.     All includes of executable program will be prefixed by Z, followed by the same program name as described in 2.2.2 above.
    2.     Replace <Inn> with include type and sequence number. Use the following table for includes.
    Include Type ID     Description
    TOP     Top Include.
    Fnn     Subroutine pool (Forms)
    Inn     PAI Modules
    Onn     PBO Modules
    Xnn     Other Includes
    The maximum permissible length for Include name is 30 characters.
    Examples:
    Include Name     Main Program Name     Description
    ZFI_VAT_RET_TOP     ZFI_VAT_RET     FI:  Report for VAT Return – Top Include
    ZFI_VAT_RET_F01     ZFI_VAT_RET     FI:  Report for VAT Return – Forms
    ZMM_AUTO_GR_TOP     ZMM_FR_AUTO_GR     MM: – Automated Goods Receipt – Top include
    ZMM_AUTO_GR_F01     ZMM_FR_AUTO_GR     MM:– Automated Goods Receipt – Forms
    2.2.3     BSP Application
    2.2.3.1     Main Application
    Naming Convention: BSP Applications shall follow the same Naming Convention as Executable Programs i.e. Z<mm>_<ffff>.
    Notes:
    1.     Replace <mm> with module codes given in section 2.1.1 above.
    2.     Replace <ffff> with meaningful text as illustrated in examples below.
    2.2.3.2     Pages & Controllers
    Naming Convention: <ffff>
    Notes:
    1.     Replace <ffff> with meaningful text, that adequately describes the function of the page/controller
    2.2.3.3     Theme
    Naming Convention: Z_<ffff>.
    Notes:
    1.     Replace <ffff> with meaningful text
    2.2.3.4     Mime Objects:
    Naming Convention: <ffff>
    1.     A MIME Object can be logo for the company.
    2.     Replace <ffff> with meaningful text, that adequately describes the function of the MIME objects
    2.2.3.5     Controller and Handler Classes:
    See section Classes (Section 2.2.133)
    2.2.3.6     BSP Extension
    Naming Convention: Z_<ffff>
    Notes:
    1.     Replace <ffff> with meaningful text
    2.2.3.7     BSP Layout elements id
    Label:     lb_fffff
    Input field:     if_fffff
    Button:     b_fffff
    Text Edit:     te_fffff
    Text View:     tv_fffff
    Radio button Group:     rbg_fffff
    Radio button:     rb_fffff
    Check Box Group:     cbg_fffff
    Check Box     cb_fffff
    Tray     tr_fffff
    Tabstrip     ts_fffff
    Tableview      tab_fffff
    1.  Replace <fffff> with meaningful text
    2.2.4     Logical Database
    Naming Convention: Z<mm>_<ffff>.
    Notes:
    1.     Replace <mm> with module codes given in section 2.1.1 above.
    2.     Replace <ffff> with meaningful text
    3.     The maximum permissible length for LDB name is 20 characters. However, the name should be restricted to 15 characters to accommodate appropriate Include naming
    4.     LDB Program and LDB Program Includes shall follow the naming convention Auto-Generated by SAP
    2.2.5     SAP Scripts /Smartforms
    Naming Convention: ZF<mm>_<ffff>.
    Notes:
    1.     Replace <mm> with module codes given in section 2.1.1 above.
    2.     Replace <ffff> with meaningful text as illustrated in examples below.
    Examples:
    Form Name     Description
    ZFFI_EMP_CONF     Employee Confirmation Letter
    ZFFI_ANN_TO     Annual Turnover Letter To Customers and Vendors
    2.2.6     Idocs
    2.2.6.1     Idoc Types
    Basic Type :
    Naming Convention : ZB<FFFF>NN
    Notes:
    1.Replace <NN> with sequence number.
    3.     Replace <ffff> with meaningful text.
    Extension Type : ZX<Basic type name>_NN
    Notes:
    1.     Replace <NN> with sequence number .
    2.2.6.2     Message Types
    Naming Convention :  ZM<mm><ffff>.
    Notes :
    1.   Replace <mm> with module codes given in section 2.1.1 above.
    2.  Replace <ffff> with meaningful text .
    2.2.6.3      Process Code
    Naming Convention :  Z<ffff>.
    Notes :
    1.     Replace <ffff> with meaningful text ..
    2.2.6.4     IDOC Segments
    Naming Convention :  Z1<ffff>.
    Notes :
    1.Replace <ffff> with meaningful text as illustrated in examples below.
    2.2.7     Transaction Code
    Notes:
    1.     The tcode name is provided by SAP TIN The Developer must write a mail to SAP Tin asking for the T-Code name with a filled form.
    The form can be found at :
    2.2.8     Function Groups
    Naming Convention: Z<mm><ffff>
    Notes:
    1.     Replace <mm> with relevant module code as given above
    2.     Replace <ffff> with meaningful text.
    2.2.8.1     Function Group Include Programs
    Naming Convention: LZ<Function Group><Inn>.
    Notes:
    1.     All includes of Function Group program will be prefixed by LZ, followed by the Function Group name
    2.     Replace <Inn> with include type and sequence number. Use the values from the table given in 2.2.2.1
    Examples:
    Include Name     Function Group Name     Description
    SAPLZMMPURCHASING     ZMMPURCHASING     F.Group-Purchasing: Main Program
    LZMMPURCHASINGO01     ZMMPURCHASING     F.Group-Purchasing: PBO
    LZMMPURCHASINGI01     ZMMPURCHASING     F.Group-Purchasing: PAI
    LZMMPURCHASINGF01     ZMMPURCHASING     F.Group-Purchasing: Forms
    LZMMPURCHASINGTOP     ZMMPURCHASING     F.Group-Purchasing: Data Declarations
    2.2.8.2     Function Modules
    2.2.8.2.1     Normal Function Modules
    Convention: Z_<mm>_<ffff>.
    Notes:
    1.     Replace <mm> with relevant module code as given above.
    2.     Replace <ffff> with meaningful text.
    2.2.8.2.2     IDOC Function Modules
    Convention: Z_IDOC_<mode>_<msg type>.
    Notes:
    1.     Replace <mode> with INPUT or OUTPUT depending on whether the function processes incoming or outgoing IDOC.
    2.     Replace <msg type> with the IDOC message type.
    2.2.9     Dictionary Objects
    Tables:      Z<mm><ffff>
    Structures:      ZS<mm><ffff>
    Views:      ZV<mm><ffff>
    Data Element:      ZDE<mm><ffff>
    Domain:      ZDO<mm><ffff>
    Table Type:      ZTT<mm><ffff>
    Type Group:      Z<ffff>
    Search Help:      ZSH<mm><ffff>
    Lock Object:      EZ<mm><ffff>
    Notes:
    1.     Replace <mm> with module code given above.
    2.     Replace <ffff> with meaningful text.
    2.2.10     Message Class
    Naming Convention: Z<mm>_<ffff>.
    Notes:
    1.     Replace <mm> with Module codes given in section 2.1.1 above.
    2.     Replace <ffff> with the sub-landscape of the Module that this Message Class caters to as illustrated in examples below.
    3.     The maximum permissible length for development class is 30 characters
    Examples:
    Msg. Class     Description
    ZFI_AR     FI: Account Receivables
    ZCO_CCA     CO: Cost Center Accounting
    2.2.11     Enhancement Projects (User Exits)
    Convention: Z<XX><nn>.
    Notes:
    1.     XX is the application area code e.g. for sales it is SD etc.
    2.     'nn'  is one up number for one application area. It starts with 001.
    3.     Maximum length of the Project name is 8.
    Example:  The name of the SD enhancement project can be ZSD001.
    2.2.12     LSMW Objects
    2.2.12.1     Project
    Naming Convention: ZM_<ffff>.
    Notes:
    1.     1.     Replace <ffff> with meaningful text
    2.     The maximum permissible length for Project name is 16 characters. But please limit it to 12.
    Example : ZM_VENDOR
    2.2.12.2     SubProject
    Naming Convention: ZM_<ffff>_<n>.
    Notes:
         Suffix Project name with a running sequence no.
    Example : ZM_VENDOR_1
    2.2.12.3     Object
    Naming Convention: ZM_<ffff>_<n><n>.
    Notes:
         Suffix Subproject name with a running sequence no.
    Example : ZM_VENDOR_11
    2.2.13     Classes
    Naming Convention: ZCL_[IM/DF/BSPCO/BSPHN/BADI]_<ffff>.
    1.     IM: Implementation Class;
    DF: Definition Class
    BSPCO: BSP Controller class
    BSPHN: BSP Handler class
    BADI : BADI implementation
    2.     Replace <ffff> with meaningful text: In case of Implementation classes, it should preferably be the same as that of the Definition Class
    3.     Example:
    IMPLEMENTATION Class: ZCL_IM_REBATE_SETTL
    DEFINITION: ZCL_DF_REBATE_SETTL
    2.2.14     BOR Object Types
    Object     Convention     Example
    Supertype     Z<ffff>     ZLVAPPL
    SubType     Z<SuperType><nn>     ZZLVAPPL01
    Program     <Subtype>     ZZLVAPPL01
    1.     Replace <nn> with a running 2 digit serial Number
    2.     Replace <ffff> with meaningful text
    2.2.15     Screen / Transaction Variants
    Naming Convention: <tcode>_<ffff>
    Where:
    1.     Replace <tcode> with the t-code that will be assigned to this Variant
    2.     Replace ffff with a meaningful text
    E.g.:
    For an SE16 variant for table KONA that will be used by T-Code Z_CH_SD_001:
    Z_CH_SD_001_KONA
    2.2.16     Area Menu
    Naming Convention: Z<mm>_<Main Menu>_<Sub Menu>…<ffff>
    Where:
    1.     Replace <mm> with the Module code
    2.     Followed by the hierarchical position of the immediate parent of this Area Menu
    3.     Followed by a Meaningful text for this Menu
    E.g.:
    ZSD
    ZSD_TAB
    ZSD_TAB_VIEW
    ZSD_TAB_UPDT
    Notes:
    1.     Clusters of Transactions should be introduced as Sub-Menus rather than as Folders
    2.     As a gradual process, the current Clusters that exist as Folders should also be replaced with Sub-Menus
    2.3     Naming of Sub-Objects
    2.3.1     Program Sub-Objects
    Naming of all the internal components of a program will be consistent across the project.
    Naming Convention: <Prefix>ffff.
    Notes:
    1.     Replace <Prefix> with the component prefix values given in the table below.
    Program Component     Prefixed by
    Program Constants     C_
    Global Variables     W_
    Types Definition     T_
    Global Structures     WA_
    Global Internal Tables     I_
    Select-Options     SO_
    Parameters     PO_
    Table Type     TT_
    Field Symbols     FS_
    Ranges     R_
    Local Constants     LC_
    Local Variables     L_
    Local Static Variables     LS_
    Local Internal Tables     LI_
    Local Work Area     LWA_
    Local Range     LR_
    Field Groups     FG_
    Container      CO_
    Macro     MA_
    Important: The Same sequence as above must be followed in the Data declaration part of all the ABAP/4 programs.
    2.3.2     SAP Script /Smartform sub-objects
    Naming of all the internal components of a SAPScript/SmartForm shall follow the same convention as for Programs (2.2.2), with the addition of the Field Label on the FRS. E.g. if the FRS has labeled a field for Sales Order Number as Field 27 on the Layout, the variable name should be W_27_VBELN.
    3.     General Programming Guidelines
    3.1     Modification Logs
    At the top of every ABAP Object Modified by a Developer, there should be a Modification Log Every Line Created/Changed by the developer should be Identifiable by the TR Number.
    ABAP Patterns: Following Patterns should be used for Uniform ModLogs:
    Nature of Change     Pattern to Use
    New Development     ZZNEWPROG
    In-Line Logs     ZZLINE
    Modification Logs at the Top of Object     ZZMODLOG
    3.2     Program Organization
    All the programs will be organized as described below.
    3.2.1     Executable Programs
    TOP Include: For global data declarations
    Form Include: For definition of all the FORMs.
    3.2.2     Dialog Programs
    TOP Include: For global data declarations
    Form Include: For definition of all the FORMs.
    PBO Include: Include for PBO Modules
    PAI Include: Include for PAI Modules
    3.3     Package
    All the related objects within a sub-module of SAP will be developed under a single Package.
    3.3.1     Adding Components to existing objects
    When adding new workbench components to existing Objects, the same Package will be used as has been used for the existing Components
    3.3.2     Creation of New Objects
    When creating new Objects or new Sub-lanscapes, Packages used should have the Naming convention as in Section 2 Above
    3.4     Program Messages
    All the messages within a sub-module of SAP will be grouped under a single Message Class.
    3.4.1     Adding Messages to existing landscapes
    When adding new messages for existing Objects, the same Message Class will be used as has been used for the existing Objects
    3.4.2     Creation of New Objects
    When creating new Objects or new Sub-landscapes, Message classes used should have the Naming convention as in Section 2 Above
    3.5     Dictionary Objects
    Whenever you create a Z table in  system always include MANDT field as the first field, except when the table contains client independent data. Also create the table with attribute Data Class as USER.
    4.     Structure of ABAP Programs
    4.1     Type
    •     When an ABAP program is run, its processing blocks are called. ABAP programs are controlled from outside the program itself by the processors in the current work process. For the purposes of program flow, we can summarize the screen processor and ABAP processor into the ABAP runtime environment. The runtime environment controls screens and ABAP processing blocks. It contains a range of special control patterns that call screens and processing blocks in certain orders. These sections are also called processors. When a ABAP program is run, the control passes between various processors.
    •     In the R/3 System, there are various types of ABAP program. The program type determines the basic technical attributes of the program, and must be set when created. The main difference between the different program types is the way in which the runtime environment calls its processing blocks.
    •     When an application program is run, it must at least call the first processing block from outside the program, that is, from the runtime environment. This processing block can then either call further processing blocks or return control to the runtime environment. When an ABAP program is started, the runtime environment starts a processor (dependent on the program type), which calls the first ABAP processing block.
    •     The following program types are relevant to application programming:
    Type 1
    •     Type 1 programs have the important characteristic that they do not have to be controlled using user-defined screens. Instead, they are controlled by the runtime environment, which calls a series of processing blocks (and selection screens and lists where necessary) in a fixed sequence. User actions on screens can then trigger further processing blocks.
    Type M
    •     The most important technical attribute of a type M program is that it can only be controlled using screen flow logic and run via a transaction code which is linked to the program and one of its screens (initial screen).
    •     ABAP programs with type M contain the dialog modules belonging to the various screens. They are therefore known as module pools.
    Type F
    •     Type F programs are containers for function modules, and cannot be started using a transaction code or by entering their name directly.
    •     Type F programs are known as function groups. Function modules may only be programmed in function groups. The Function Builder is a tool in the ABAP Workbench that is used to create function groups and function modules. Apart from function modules, function groups can contain global data declarations and subroutines. These are visible to all function modules in the group. They can also contain event blocks for screens in function modules.
    Type K
    •     Type K programs are containers for global classes in ABAP Objects. Type K programs are known as class definitions. The Class Builder is a tool in the ABAP Workbench that can be used to create class definitions.     
    Type J
    •     Type J programs are containers for global interface in ABAP Objects. Type J programs are known as interface definitions and are created in the Class Builder.
    Type I
    •     Type I programs - called includes - are a means of dividing up program code into smaller, more manageable units. The coding of an include program can be inserted at any point in another ABAP program using the INCLUDE statement. There is no technical relationship between include programs and processing blocks. Includes are more suitable for logical programming units, such as data declarations, or sets of similar processing blocks. The ABAP Workbench has a mechanism for automatically dividing up module pools and function groups into include programs.
    4.2     Status
    P = SAP standard production program
    K = Customer production program
    S = System program
    T = Test program
    Application
    •     Categorize the program according to the purpose it fulfills.
    4.3     Authority Check
    Authority checks will be carried out as given in the respective FRS’s.
    4.4     Program Structure
    ABAP programs are responsible for data processing within the individual dialog steps (ie. events) of an application program. This means that the program cannot be constructed as a single sequential unit, but must be divided into sections that can be assigned to the individual dialog steps. To meet this requirement, ABAP programs should have a modular structure. Each module is called a processing block. A processing block consists of a set of ABAP statements. When a program is run, effectively a series of processing blocks is called. Therefore, they should not be nested but modularized.
    •     Each ABAP program consists of the following two parts:
    4.4.1     Declaration data for global data, classes and selection screens
    •     The first part of an ABAP program is the declaration part for global data, classes, and selection screens. This consists of:
    •     All declaration statements for global data. Global data is visible in all internal  processing   blocks and should be defined using declarative statements that appear before the first processing block, in dialog modules, or in event blocks. Local data should not be declared in dialog modules or event blocks.
    •     All selection screen definitions.
    •     All local class definitions (CLASS DEFINITION statement). Local classes are part of ABAP Objects, the object-oriented extension of ABAP.
    •     Declaration statements which occur in procedures (methods, subroutines, function modules) form the declaration part for local data in those processing blocks. This data is only visible within the procedure in which it is declared.
    4.4.2     Container for Processing Blocks
    •     The second part of an ABAP program contains all of the processing blocks for the program. The following types of processing blocks are allowed:
    1.     Dialog modules (no local data area)
    2.     Event blocks (no local data area)
    3.     Procedures (methods, subroutines and function modules with their own local data area).
    •     Whereas dialog modules and procedures are enclosed in the ABAP keywords which define them, event blocks are introduced with event keywords and concluded implicitly by the beginning of the next processing block.
    •     All ABAP statements (except declarative statements in the declaration part of the program) are part of a processing block. Non-declarative ABAP statements, which occur between the declaration of global data and a processing block are automatically assigned to the START-OF-SELECTION processing block.
    4.4.3     Calling Processing Blocks
    •     Processing blocks can be called from either the ABAP program or using ABAP commands which are themselves part of a processing block. Dialog modules and event blocks are called from outside the ABAP program. Procedures are called using ABAP statements in ABAP programs.
    •     Calling event blocks is different from calling other processing blocks for the following reasons:
    •     An event block call is triggered by an event. User actions on selection screens and lists, and the runtime environment trigger events that can be processed in ABAP programs. Define event blocks for the events that the program needs to react to (whereas a subroutine call, for example, must have a corresponding subroutine). This ensures that while an ABAP program may react to a particular event, it is not forced to do so.
    4.5     Screen Flow Logic (Dialog Programs)
    4.5.1     Place the AT EXIT COMMAND at the beginning of the flow logic.
    Example:
    PROCESS AFTER INPUT
       MODULE EXIT_1170 AT EXIT-COMMAND.
       MODULE PAINT_1170.
    4.5.2     Use FIELD and CHAIN statements to keep fields in error open for correction.
    Example:
       PROCESS AFTER INPUT.
       MODULE EXIT_1170 AT EXIT-COMMAND.
       CHAIN.
          FIELD BTCH1170-JOBNAME.
          FIELD BTCH1170-USERNAME.
          FIELD BTCH1170-FROM_DATE.
          FIELD BTCH1170-FROM_TIME.
          MODULE PAINT_1170.
       ENDCHAIN.
    4.6     Main Program
    4.6.1     Events
    The Program MUST NOT be coded without the use of Proper Coding blocks
    •     Initializations
    •     Top-of-page during line-selection
    •     At Selection-Screen
    •     At Line-Selection
    •     At User-Command
    •     At Pfn
    •     Start-Of-Selection
    •     Top-Of-Page
    •     Get
    •     End-Of-Page
    •     End-Of-Selection
    NOTE: The coding for each event should be logically split into forms (subroutines). That is to say, each event will comprise mostly of ‘PERFORM’ statements.
    5.     General Coding Standards
    5.1     One command per line
    Each ABAP/4 command consists of a sentence ending with a period. Multiple commands can be on one line; however, as a standard start each new command on a new line. This will allow for easier deleting, commenting, and debugging.
    5.2     Indented Source Code
    The ABAP/4 editor has a "Pretty Printer" command to indent by 2 positions specific lines of code and add subroutine comments. Event keywords are typically not indented.
    5.3     Extended Syntax Check
    Extended Program Check (EPC) to be done on each object to make sure the code is Syntactically correct. There should be no Error/warning messages in the code.
    5.4     Reusability and Modularity
    If a block of code is executed more than once, it should be placed in a subroutine at the bottom of the code. This makes the code more readable, requires less indentation, and is easier to debug since the debugger can jump through an entire subroutine via a PF key. Also, when possible parameters should be passed to and from subroutines to make the purpose easier to understand and reduce the need for global variables. Always document the purpose of each parameter.
    5.5     Text Handling
    Text elements must be used to display any text messages.
    5.6     Usage of System Variables
    The system variables should be used wherever possible. The SY-SUBRC is to be checked after any function call, selection operation, etc.
    5.7     Chaining Statements
    •     Consecutive sentences with an identical beginning shall be combined into a chained statement.
    Example:
    Instead of the statements
    MOVE SY-MANDT TO D00001-MANDT.
    MOVE SY-LANGU TO D00001-SPRAS.
    A chained statement shall be used
    MOVE:
                 SY-MANDT TO D00001-MANDT,
                 SY-LANGU TO D00001-SPRAS,
                 SY-UNAME TO D00001-BNAME.
    5.8     Common Routines
    •     Standard sub-routines should be implemented as FUNCTION's rather than a FORM (ie. SUBROUTINE). A FUNCTION is easier to maintain and can be easily tested without a calling program. Standard SAP function modules are also available and the function library should be used to check if function modules already exist for a function that needs to be performed i.e.POPUP_TO_CONFIRM_LOSS_OF_DATA etc.
    •     Includes can also be created for re-usable or common code e.g. common data declaration statements.
    5.9     Dialog Messages
    Dialogue messages are stored in table T100. Programmers shall check to see if an appropriate message exists before adding a new message. Programs shall use the message-id which corresponds to the SAP module that the program most relates to.
    5.10     Function Keys
    PF-keys should be programmed to execute functions where required. SAP Standard function keys should be used where appropriate. The most commonly used buttons should be displayed as pushbuttons in the application toolbar.
    5.11     Enqueuing and Dequeuing Data Objects
    •     All database objects being processed by a program, for purposes other than for display, shall be enqueued before such processing is executed. If the enqueue is unsuccessful, then a message shall be returned stating why the enqueue was unsuccessful.
    •     Enqueue and Dequeue objects should be created via the data dictionary.
    5.12     Error Handling (SY-SUBRC)
    •     Return codes shall always be checked immediately after an event which returns a code.  
    Eg. Function calls, Select statements, Updates etc.
    •     The value of SY-SUBRC is 0 when successful and generally produces a value of 4 when unsuccessful (there are a few exceptions).
    Therefore, rather check SY-SUBRC with:
               IF SY-SUBRC <> 0
    than with
             IF SY-SUBRC = 4  (which is redundant and makes the system do a double check)
    •     Error messages displayed to the user must be clear and descriptive.
    •     Remember to group related / dependant steps together and to Rollback all changes for steps in that group should any one of them fail, thus maintaining the integrity of the system.
    •     Check whether an Error Log, (file), must be produced by your program and if so check on the format of the file.
    •     If any Error Logging is done to a custom table in the database then make sure this table is maintained and monitored correctly. (Dev. Note)
    •     Transaction SE91 provides the facility to create and utilize messages in their appropriate message class. Elaborate on the message if necessary, using the long text documentation for that message number.
    5.13     General Conventions and Hints
    •     There should be NO hard coding of values in programs – easy maintainability
    •     For amounts, use the CURRENCY command in write statements to automatically convert fields into their correct decimal format. The currency specified in the write statement is treated as a key for the table TCURX. If no entry exists for the currency specified, the system assumes two decimal places.
    •     For quantities, use the UNIT command in write statements to automatically convert fields into their correct decimal format. The contents of the unit specified are used on table T006. If no entry exists for the unit specified, the formatting has no effect.
    •     Use the ‘LIKE’ statement as often as possible to declare ‘DATA’ variables instead of an explicit ‘TYPE’ declarations.
    •     Try to use the ‘INCLUDE’ statement with standard SAP structures and tables for your structures and internal tables where possible.  If you use the include statement to include other program components in your code then document what those components are, what they do and how to use them.
    •     Try to make use of standard SAP Function Modules wherever possible rather than building your own. Use the pull down functionality in transaction SE37 to find suitable standard function modules.
    •     Make use of the SAP PATTERN tool to automatically insert the standard code for:
    •     CALL FUNCTION
    •     MESSAGE ID
    •     SELECT*FROM
    •     PERFORM
    •     AUTHORITY-CHECK
    •     WRITE
    •     CASE
    •     CALL DIALOG
    •     The standard date format to use is ‘DD/MM/YYYY’. (Dev. Note)
    The standard time format to use is ‘HH:MM:SS’.
    5.14     Parameters in Sub-Routines
    Naming convention for Parameters in subroutine is P_
    6.     Performance Standards
    6.1     General Tips on Performance Tuning
    6.1.1     Avoid Redundant code
    Avoid leaving "dead" code in the program. Comment out variables that are not referenced and code that is not executed. To analyze the program, use the Program Analysis function in SE38 -> Utilities -> Program Analysis.
    6.1.2     Subroutine Usage
    For good modularization, the decision of whether or not to execute a subroutine should be made before the subroutine is called.
    Example:
    IF f1 NE 0.
      PERFORM sub1.
    ENDIF.
    FORM sub1.
    ENDFORM.
    6.1.3     Case vs. Nested IF
    When testing fields "equal to" something, one can use either the nested IF or the CASE statement. The CASE is better for two reasons. It is easier to read and after about five nested IFs the performance of the CASE is more efficient.
    6.1.4     Using the MOVE Statement
    When records a and b have the exact same structure, it is more efficient to MOVE a TO b than to MOVE-CORRESPONDING a TO b.
    6.1.5     SELECT Queries
    The performance of  any ABAP program mainly depends on the ABAP Queries used in it. More optimum the queries , better the performance. Take care of the points mentioned nin the following sections while writing any ABAP queries.
    6.1.5.1     Using all the keys in SELECT statement
    When using the SELECT statement, study the key and always provide as much of the left-most part of the key as possible. The SELECT * command is to be avoided everywhere.
    6.1.5.2     Fetching Single Record
    If the entire key can be qualified, code a SELECT SINGLE not just a SELECT. If all the keys are not available, we should use SELECT UPTO 1 ROWS if we are interested only in the first record.
    6.1.5.3     Avoid SELECT-ENDSELECT
    Selecting data into an internal table using an array fetch versus a SELECT-ENDELECT loop will give at least a 2x performance improvement.  After the data has been put into the internal data, then row-level processing can be done.  
    Example:
    select ... from table <..>
               into <itab>
               where ...
    loop at <itab>
      <do the row-level processing here>
    endloop.
    6.1.5.4     Using Indexs
    Use indexes wherever possible. Tune the Query so that optimum Indexing will happen.
    6.1.5.5     Provide all the keys
    Give as many keys as possible in the WHERE clause to optimize the database fetching. Use the Index fields in the first position to optimize performance.
    6.1.5.6     Avoid “INTO CORRESPONDING”
    Avoid using INTO CORESPONDING FIELDS of Table. Instead, explicitly mention the fields. Else, The Table Fields should be in the same sequence as the selection
    6.1.5.7     SELECT statement inside LOOP
    Do not write SELECT statements inside the loop. Instead, use the FOR ALL ENTRIES Command
    Before using FOR ALL ENTRIES command, check that the
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