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When working with ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) in an SAP HANA

environment, there are several best practices and guidelines that can help ensure
that your applications are optimized for performance, scalability, and
maintainability. Below are the key ABAP guidelines for SAP HANA:

1. Optimizing SQL Queries


Leverage HANA's SQL Optimizations: Use HANA-specific SQL features like FOR CE, HANA
Views, and HANA functions to offload processing to the database layer.
*Avoid SELECT : Always specify the columns you need in a SELECT statement to reduce
the amount of data transferred and processed.
Use Open SQL Instead of Native SQL: Open SQL is database-independent and is
optimized for SAP HANA.
Use the SELECT with JOIN: Minimize the number of SELECT statements by combining
them where possible using JOIN operations instead of running multiple queries.
2. Efficient Data Access
Minimize the Data Loaded into Memory: Avoid loading large datasets into internal
tables when it's not necessary. For large tables, use pagination or limits in your
queries.
Use FOR ALL ENTRIES Carefully: When fetching large sets of data with FOR ALL
ENTRIES, ensure that the result set is as small as possible. Poorly constructed FOR
ALL ENTRIES queries can lead to performance issues.
Use Indexes: Make sure relevant fields are indexed in the database, and avoid
unnecessary full table scans.
HANA Views: Leverage Core Data Services (CDS) Views or HANA Views where appropriate
to improve query performance and make use of HANA’s in-memory capabilities.
3. Leverage SAP HANA-Specific Features
Use Calculation Views: HANA Calculation Views can significantly improve performance
over traditional Open SQL and are designed for more complex aggregations and
calculations directly within the database.
Use HANA-Optimized ABAP: SAP provides various tools and methods to write
HANA-optimized ABAP code, such as ABAP Managed Database Procedures (AMDP) and
HANA-specific database functions.
4. Work with Internal Tables Efficiently
Use HASHED or SORTED Tables: For large sets of data, use HASHED tables when you
need fast access by key, or SORTED tables for fast range queries.
Avoid Loops for Large Data Processing: Try to minimize the usage of loops for large
datasets. Instead, use FOR expressions or internal table operations like READ TABLE
or DELETE ADJACENT DUPLICATES.
Avoid Nested Loops: Avoid using nested loops, as they can result in inefficient
performance. If necessary, use internal tables and optimized algorithms.
5. AMDP (ABAP Managed Database Procedures) and HANA Procedures
Use AMDP for Complex Logic: For performance-critical applications, consider using
ABAP Managed Database Procedures (AMDP), where the complex logic is pushed down to
the HANA database, enabling better performance.
Use HANA Procedures for High-Performance Data Processing: Whenever applicable, use
HANA-specific procedures for large data manipulation or complex calculations.
6. Efficient Use of HANA-Optimized Features
Use CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) views are designed for performance on HANA.
CDS views push down computations to the database and benefit from HANA’s in-memory
capabilities.
Use SAP Fiori for User Interfaces: SAP Fiori is designed for high-performance UIs
and integrates well with SAP HANA.
7. Error Handling and Debugging
Use Proper Exception Handling: Implement error handling with TRY...ENDTRY to manage
database or logic failures gracefully.
Check Performance with the SQL Trace: For performance tuning, enable and use SQL
trace (ST05) to identify performance bottlenecks in your queries.
Optimize with Execution Plans: Analyze SQL execution plans in HANA Studio (or SAP
HANA Database Explorer) to identify expensive operations.
8. Use of Parallelism
Parallel Processing in ABAP: Leverage parallel processing in ABAP when dealing with
large datasets or tasks that can run concurrently. The BACKGROUND and SPOOL options
in ABAP can help offload heavy jobs.
Database Parallel Execution: HANA supports parallel processing, and your SQL
queries can automatically take advantage of this when structured correctly.
9. Avoiding Full Table Scans
Minimize Full Table Scans: Full table scans are expensive in terms of both time and
resources. Make sure the SQL queries are optimized by using indexes, JOIN
conditions, and filtering early in the query.
10. Stay Updated with SAP HANA Features
Follow SAP Notes and Best Practices: SAP regularly releases new best practices,
performance tips, and optimized approaches for using ABAP with HANA. Keep up with
the latest releases and SAP Notes to ensure you are utilizing the most current
methods.
11. Code Readability and Maintainability
Write Clean and Modular Code: Maintain a clear structure in your ABAP programs, use
meaningful names for variables and methods, and write reusable code to enhance
maintainability.
Use Proper Documentation: Ensure that your ABAP code is well-documented for future
developers, particularly when working with complex logic or HANA-specific
optimizations.
12. Use Proper Memory Management
Free Unused Memory: Always free memory (FREE) for internal tables and other large
objects when no longer needed, to prevent memory leaks.
Handle Large Data Carefully: When dealing with large internal tables, always
consider using pagination techniques or batch processing to avoid running out of
memory.
Conclusion:
By following these guidelines, you can ensure that your ABAP applications running
on SAP HANA are optimized for performance, scalability, and maintainability. The
key to getting the most out of SAP HANA is to push as much logic as possible into
the database layer and leverage the platform's in-memory capabilities effectively.

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