Quick-reference snippets that complement the numbered chapters. They are grouped by topic rather than by chapter number, since they are needed together regardless of which chapter you are working through.
| File | Topic |
|---|---|
| String-Functions.md | String manipulation, case conversion, FIND/REPLACE, built-in string functions |
| Date-Time.md | Date/time formatting, parsing, calculations, time zones |
| Conversion.md | ALPHA, CONV, CORRESPONDING, timestamp conversions |
📝 These files mix
CURRENT / RECOMMENDEDforms withLEGACY / HISTORICAL REFERENCEones you will still meet in existing code. Each obsolete construct is labelled where it appears — see 21-Classic-vs-Modern-ABAP.Looking for range tables (
RANGES/SELECT-OPTIONS)? They are covered in 06-Loops, not here.
- 02-Data-Types
- 09-Modularization — conversion exits
- 21-Classic-vs-Modern-ABAP