Scaling SAP ABAP with RESTful Programming Model (RAP)

Scaling SAP ABAP with RESTful Programming Model (RAP)

This course is part of SAP S/4HANA: From ABAP to Cloud-Ready Applications Specialization

Instructor: Board Infinity

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What you'll learn

Design advanced CDS views with annotations and metadata extensions to model complex business logic for Fiori-ready apps and reports
Expose CDS views as OData services and secure them using role-based authorizations and DCL to control access to sensitive data
Build responsive SAP Fiori apps using List Report and Object Page templates in SAP BAS with real-time backend integration and UI annotations

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Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Learn how to build full-stack, enterprise-ready SAP applications by mastering CDS views, OData services, and SAP Fiori Elements. This course will help you bridge backend ABAP development with UI-driven app design, enabling you to create responsive, secure, and reusable SAP S/4HANA solutions. You'll gain practical experience in data modeling, service enablement, and app development using SAP Business Application Studio.

Module 1 teaches you to create and annotate CDS views for business data modeling, including UI annotations and metadata extensions. Module 2 focuses on exposing those models as OData services, securing them with role-based access control and Data Control Language (DCL), and enabling seamless integration with SAP UI5 apps. Module 3 guides you in building SAP Fiori List Report and Object Page applications using real-time backend data and Fiori Elements. By the end, you will... -Build optimized CDS views and apply metadata for UI integration -Expose data models securely as OData services for SAP Fiori apps -Apply DCL and role-based access control to protect sensitive business data -Create and deploy full-stack SAP Fiori apps using Business Application Studio Disclaimer: This course is an independent educational resource developed by Board Infinity and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with SAP SE or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. This course is not an official preparation material of SAP SE. All trademarks, service marks, and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.

This module introduces learners to Core Data Services (CDS) as the foundation for data modeling in SAP S/4HANA. Learners will build basic and advanced CDS views, leverage annotations to enrich UI integration, and structure business data models with parent-child relationships. The module emphasizes metadata extensions, text associations, and advanced modeling techniques that support dynamic, scalable Fiori applications.

What's included

12 videos1 reading4 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

12 videosTotal 57 minutes

Course Introduction2 minutes
SME Introduction2 minutes
Introduction to Core Data Services (CDS)4 minutes
Building a Basic CDS View with SELECT5 minutes
Create Service definition and Binding5 minutes
UI Annotation and Metadata Extension7 minutes
Search Field, Selection Field, Value Help9 minutes
Text Associations, Merge Two Fields, CASE Statement - Part 16 minutes
Text Associations, Merge Two Fields, CASE Statement - Part 22 minutes
Create Object Page6 minutes
Parent Child Relationship CDS, Specify Hierarchy5 minutes
Add Information to Object Page4 minutes

1 readingTotal 30 minutes

Read More About CDS View Modeling in S/4HANA30 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 105 minutes

Practice Quiz: Creating CDS Views15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Advanced CDS Design15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Design Object Page15 minutes
Graded Quiz: CDS View Modeling in S/4HANA60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Your Journey into SAP RAP Development10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Quick Course Check-In5 minutes

This module focuses on exposing CDS-based data models as OData services for external consumption and system integration. Learners will explore OData concepts, create and test services using both CDS annotations and the Service Builder (SEGW), and apply navigational logic with associations. The module also introduces security best practices, including role-based authorizations and DCL (Data Control Language), ensuring that services are secure and aligned with enterprise governance.

What's included

10 videos1 reading4 assignments

10 videosTotal 59 minutes

What is OData and How SAP Uses It4 minutes
Create and Exposing CDS as OData Services7 minutes
Association and Navigation in ODATA8 minutes
SEGW Overview — Service Builder5 minutes
Implementing Custom OData Logic7 minutes
Test CRUD Operations and Queries7 minutes
User Roles and Authorization Objects5 minutes
Securing CDS Views with DCL8 minutes
PFCG Role based Authorization4 minutes
PFCG Role based Authorization - Part 25 minutes

1 readingTotal 30 minutes

Read More About OData and Service Enablement30 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 105 minutes

Practice Quiz: OData Basics15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Custom OData Service Implementation15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Security and Authorization15 minutes
Graded Quiz: OData and Service Enablement60 minutes

This module guides learners through the process of building modern SAP Fiori applications using CDS views and OData services as a backend. Learners will use SAP Business Application Studio (BAS) to develop List Report and Object Page apps, apply UI annotations for improved user experiences, and enhance interfaces with custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The module culminates in a mini project, offering hands-on experience in full-stack development and deployment on the SAP Fiori Launchpad.