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Chapter 01 - Overview of ABAP Dictionary

The document discusses the ABAP dictionary in SAP. The ABAP dictionary is SAP's centralized data dictionary that enforces data integrity and avoids redundant data definitions. It is tightly integrated with the ABAP workbench. The basic objects in the ABAP dictionary are tables, data elements, and domains. The database utility provides the interface between the ABAP dictionary and the underlying database.

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Chapter 01 - Overview of ABAP Dictionary

The document discusses the ABAP dictionary in SAP. The ABAP dictionary is SAP's centralized data dictionary that enforces data integrity and avoids redundant data definitions. It is tightly integrated with the ABAP workbench. The basic objects in the ABAP dictionary are tables, data elements, and domains. The database utility provides the interface between the ABAP dictionary and the underlying database.

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Overview of ABAP Dictionary

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Objectives

 The participants will be able to:


 Define the ABAP dictionary
 Describe the functions of the ABAP Dictionary
 Describe the basic objects of the ABAP Dictionary
 Explain how the Database Utility interfaces with the ABAP Dictionary and the underlying
database

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What is a Data Dictionary?

 A data dictionary is a centralized storage location for information about


the data that is stored in a database.

Data
Dictionary

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Functions of the ABAP Dictionary

Data Integrity No Redundant Data Definitions

Data
Dictionary

Integration with the ABAP


Workbench

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Data Integrity

 Ensuring that data entered into the system is logical, complete, and
consistent.

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No Redundant Data Definitions

 Linking similar information to the same data definition.

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Integration with the ABAP Workbench

 Automatic recognition of the names and characteristics of dictionary objects by


the ABAP programs
 Easy navigation between development objects and dictionary definitions

Data
Dictionary

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Basic Objects of the ABAP Dictionary

 Tables store the information that is in the database


 Data elements and domains are used to describe the characteristics of fields.

Table A Table B Table C

Data Element 1 Data Element 2

Domain
Domain

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Database Utility

 The database utility provides the interface between the ABAP Dictionary and
the underlying database management system (DBMS).

Database
Data
Dictionary

Database
Utility

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Demonstration

 Execution of transaction SE11 and observation of the various data


dictionary objects.

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Practice

 Execution of transaction SE11 and observation of the various data


dictionary objects.

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Summary

 SAP’s data dictionary is called the ABAP Dictionary.


 The ABAP Dictionary enforces data integrity, manages data definitions without
redundancy and is tightly integrated with the rest of the ABAP Workbench
 The basic objects of the ABAP Dictionary are tables, data elements
and domains.
 The database utility provides the interface between the ABAP Dictionary and the
underlying database management system (DBMS).

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Questions

 What are the functions of the ABAP Dictionary ?


 What are the basic objects of the ABAP Dictionary ?
 What is the database utility ?

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