SD ABAP

2 min readJun 19, 2024

SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) is a core functional module in SAP ERP that manages sales order processing, shipping, billing, and invoicing of products and services. ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) is the primary programming language to develop and customize SAP applications, including SD.

In the context of SD, ABAP is used for various purposes, including:

User Exits: These are specific points in the standard SAP SD code where you can add custom ABAP code to modify the standard behavior or enhance the functionality.
BADIs (Business Add-Ins): These are object-oriented enhancements that allow you to add custom functionality to SAP SD without modifying the standard code.
Enhancement Spots: These are predefined locations in the SAP SD code where you can insert your ABAP code.
Customer-Specific Developments: You can create custom ABAP programs to meet specific business requirements not covered by standard SAP SD functionality.
Data Interfaces: ABAP can be used to develop interfaces for exchanging data between SAP SD and other systems.

Key areas where ABAP development is commonly used in SD include:

Pricing: Implementing complex pricing logic, discounts, and promotions.
Output Determination: Customizing the generation of sales documents, such as quotations, orders, and invoices.
Availability Check: Enhancing the standard availability check logic to meet specific business needs.
Sales Order Processing: Customizing the sales order creation, modification, and completion processes.
Delivery Processing: Implementing particular delivery requirements, such as partial or special delivery types.
Billing: Customizing billing document creation, invoicing, and credit memo processing.
Reports: Developing custom reports for sales analysis, customer analysis, and other business needs.

If you are looking for more information, I recommend the following resources:

ABAP Development for Sales and Distribution in SAP: This book provides a comprehensive guide to ABAP development in SD, covering exits, BADIs, enhancements, and other development techniques.
SAP Community Network (SCN): This online forum is an excellent resource for asking questions and getting help from other SAP SD and ABAP developers.