Sap R/3 Abap/4: Command Reference
Author: Dennis Barrett
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ISBN: 0789714167
Publisher: Que (September, 1997)
Sales Rank: 34,206
Average Customer Rating: 3.86 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 5 out of 5
Perfect for Road Work, too!
Even as a newcomer to ABAP, I am finding this text very helpful. None of my rackfull of "How-To" books makes any sense as a reference, and I find the online help hopelessly verbose and unfocused. I've even spent a few minutes actually reading the book... and liking it. Barrett's style is just right. In addition to the commands, there are many concise explanations of obscure SAP terms that I have found very helpful in deciphering the gibberish the old hands speak to each other. I will admit to being extremely old; let's just say "Pre-ScoobyDoo". Nevertheless, I submit that even you whippersnappers don't know a language until you have a well-thumbed hard copy command reference. This one is quite good.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Excellent quick reference of ABAP commands
This book stays right by my PC. It's an excellent quick source for command syntax structure. I crack this book open more often than any other SAP book I have. Anyone new to ABAP needs this book. One comment about another review here: This book didn't promise to be an SAP Transaction Code guide, so don't complain about not being one. This book is exactly what it says it is and nothing more. I don't need another 3 inch thick book on everything ABAP. I need a command reference I can drop in my computer bag and take it with me.
Rating: 2 out of 5
Expected more detail.
I've been programming with ABAP/4 for over 4 years, and was hoping the book would contain a much more complete list of transactions, and what they do. I can list the transactions myself, and download them to a file, and the list would be complete. One I very frequently use is SE10, which I'm surprised wasn't mentioned. I frequently use SE75 when working with SapScript. Similarly, I can download the ABAP commands myself if all I need is a list. The explanation for the command 'PROVIDE', for example, is a perfect example of a non-explanation. Similar Products
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