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2023-11-24T06:59:05.950000+01:00

グローバルのSAP TechEdに続き、日本のユーザー・コミュニティメンバーに向けたSAP TechEd Japanが12/6にオンライン開催されます。ご登録お忘れなく！

日本SAPユーザーとパートナー・エコシステムに向けたオリジナルイベント「SAP TechEd Japan」日本語で最新のSAPテクノロジー情報やプロジェクトに役立つ情報を配信いたします。

[Replay]: SAP DemoJam 2023 - the Full Live Show!

2023-12-04T14:23:31.302000+01:00

Didn't get to attend Bangalore November 2023 for SAP TechEd? Don't worry, we are bringing you one of the fun highlights from the end of day one. This year we had six finalist teams that qualified to take part in SAP DemoJam and show off their amazing ideas. Watch as host, Craig Cmehil, brings the stage to life and gets the most out of the participants in terms of energy and enthusiasm. Watch to the very end, the noise-o-meter used for voting brought a really fun and exciting element to the whole event!

Team 1
Title: SAP Analytics Cloud Office Suite
Description: Pavan and Vishnu, the first team to go on stage at SAP DemoJam 2023, showcase their idea to bring SAP Analytics Cloud Office Suite to a new level! An idea any manager would love!
Speaker 1: Pavan Kowshik Santebidanur Nagaraja
Speaker 2: Vishnuvardhan S

Team 2
Title: PharmaConnekt: Unleashing the Future of Pharmaceutical Integration and Sustainability
Description: Syed and Navin, winners of SAP DemoJam 2023, bring to you their idea of how the future of pharmaceutical integration and sustainability will look.
Speaker 1: Syed Ejazuddin
Speaker 2: Navin Krishnan Manohar

Team 3
Title: Healthy Smart Food App: Revolutionizing the Dining Experience
Description: Vikas and Ravi, one of the finalist SAP DemoJam teams in 2023, introduce the Healthy Smart Food Menu App Powered by SAP BTP and AI. Perfect for anyone with food intolerances, allergies, or dislikes! Speaker 1: Vikas Jangra
Speaker 2: Ravi Kant Ranjan

Team 4
Title: Intelligent Business Interaction Insight Generation in SAP CX using AI/ML
Description: Prateek and Saravana, the fourth team to take to the stage live at SAP DemoJam 2023, bring to you their insights and ideas for SAP CX using AI/ML.
Speaker 1: Prateek Bajaj
Speaker 2: Saravana Kumar

Team 5
Title: SAP + Generative AI
Description: In the eyes of Rishi and Richa - our brother and sister duo, and second-place finalists at SAP DemoJam 2023, this is the dawn of a new technological era, and they are happy to showcase their ideas to SAP Community.
Speaker 1: Rishi Khandelwal
Speaker 2: Richa Khandelwal

Team 6
Title: Use the power of the in-memory SAP HANA Database to measure Radiation
Description: Adi and Suhas, our third-place finalists at SAP DemoJam 2023, share with you their use case for SAP HANA Database and making the world a safer place.
Speaker 1: Adi Mogilevsky
Speaker 2: Suhas Sudheendra

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コミュニティとエコシステム : SAP TechEd Japan こぼれ話

2023-12-12T04:57:06+01:00

Communityな皆様、12/6のSAP TechEd Japanは、ご視聴ありがとうございました＾＾t
SAPのクラウド化が進む中で、SAPシステムの価値を最大化させるための活動を今年も多く実施して来ました。

その中の重要な活動の一つが、BTPの技術者育成・パートナーの立ち上げです。

今日は、その辺の実施してきたSAPジャパンにおけるBTPパートナー向けのイネーブルメントの考え方や実際の実施体制、進んでいるパートナーさん達の成功の形を例にとって、お伝えしたいと思います。

まずは、TechEd Japan クロージングセッションのおさらい

技術変化の激しいクラウド時代の学習は、ヒト（他人）の知識を積極的に吸収し、学習効果を最大にすること

恩送り：自分からも情報を共有する。自分がお世話になったら、自分の知識も誰かのために提供すること

こんな知識なんて大したことない！などと思わず、昔の自分を思い出してみて！

そして、コミュニティイベントに積極的に参加してみてください！！

SAP Inside Track Tokyo（Link）は、その最も早いチャンスです。

乱暴にまとめてしまえば、この３つがコミュニティとエコシステムについて言いたかったことです。

では、時間の関係上、あまり触れられなかった点についても、以下でお話ししていきたいと思います。

そうはいっても、自助や公助は欠かせない

SAP Japanが提供しているイネーブルメント・サポートコンテンツについて

SAP TutorialやSAP Discovery CenterのMission、OpenSAP、Helpなどは皆さんよくご存知ですが、それ以外について以下にまとめておきます。

今、SAPジャパンで提供しているパートナー向けのイネーブルメントコンテンツは下記の図のピラミッドの部分にあるものを中心に提供しています。これは、海外のコンテンツでは、カバーされていないポイントや細かくて英語ではニュアンスやより実践的な内容の理解が追いつかないものなどをカバーしています。

例えば、

S/4拡張を考える会（Extension Consortium）は、事例や新機能や重要サービス、契約形態など提案フェーズで有用な情報・コンテンツの提供を進めています。

Meet the Expertsでは、SAPのBTPコンサルタントがプロジェクトで実際に経験したBTPをより十分に利用するためのトピックスを機能系から非機能系まで、各テーマごとにレクチャーする実践的な内容です。

また、BTP Champion Groupは、新たにSAPが認定したPartnerさんのBTP Champion受賞者の方とSAPジャパンのメンバーでマーケットにおけるBTPの現状や課題、これからについてディスカッションし、SAPとして日本のマーケットの現状を外部から理解していくための場として今年スタートしました。

今年イチオシのコンテンツ

そんな日本独自の活動の中で、生まれた最新のイチオシコンテンツがあります。それが、「S/4HANA拡張の新常識とガイドライン L1 & L2」のコンテンツです。SAP S/4HNAを導入し、Core Cleanを目指す上で、複数あるSAPの拡張機能・拡張方式をどのように理解・選択し、プロジェクトに活用していくのか？誰もが一度はぶつかるこの課題について、わかりやすく日本語で解説をしています。

誰でもこちらの内容を学習できるように、そのコンテンツをYoutubeに先日アップいたしましたので、ぜひ、まだご覧になられていない方は、下記リンクからアクセスしてみてください。

1. S/4HANA拡張の新常識とガイドライン L1 (SAP Japan Youtube Link)
2. S/4HANA拡張の新常識とガイドライン L2 (SAP Japan Youtube Link)

SAP Globalが提供しているイネーブルメント・サポートコンテンツについて

もう一つ、SAPのグローバルのBTPチームも数多くのパートナさん向けの育成・支援サポートを提供しています。

基本を学ぶ

SAP Partner Portal > SAP BTPランディングページ (Link)

- セールスプレゼンテーション
- ソリューション概要および1-pagers
- 戦略インサイト（ホワイトペーパーなど）
- パンフレットとインフォグラフィック
- コマーシャルライセンスモデル
- マーケティングキャンペーン
- お客様の成功事例などが共有されています。

SAP Business Technology Platform オンボーディングリソースセンター（Link）

ポジティブなオンボーディングエクスペリエンスを顧客へ提供し、価値実現までの時間を短縮する

オンボーディングリソースセンターには、SAP BTPの利用開始に役立つ多くのリソースが用意されています。

- SAP BTPのサービスおよび製品の理解
- SAP BTPデプロイメントのガバナンスと構造に関するサポートの取得
- セルフサービスガイダンスおよびベストプラクティス共有のための有用なアセットおよびリソースにアクセス可能
- 複数の言語によるライブ（または録画された) ウェビナーのオンボーディングセッションに参加

など

Learning Journey （Link）

無償のLearning Journeyでは、必要なスキルを自分のペースで構築し、認定トレーニングに備えることができます。無償のLearning Journeyでは、以下に対応しています。コンテンツは多数ありますが、SAP Certification（パートナー認定アカデミー）が取得できるものだけでも下記のようなものがあります。

LoB別スキルの拡大

SAP は、SAP BTPでユースケースを実現するために、ジャーニーの複数のステージにわたってコーチングサービスを提供しています。

アドバイザリサービス

- LoB Integration/ExtensibilityアドバイザリーSAP BTPでの拡張を使用して開発および市場投入 (GTM) を行う方法に関する概要レベルの1:1アドバイスを提供
  - SAP S/4HANA Cloud
  - SAP SuccessFactors
  - Intelligent Spend Management
  - SAP SME solutions
- SAP BTP Technical Advisory

SAP BTP の具体的な使用例に関する技術アドバイザリー (1:1)

- Use-Case Exploration & Validation Advisory

ユースケースの探索とアーキテクチャの検証に関する詳細なアドバイザリーとサポート (1:1) (顧客固有ではありません)

- - SAP BTP Use-Case Advisory
  - SAP S/4HANA Clean Core & Extensibility Advisory

他にも有償のもの含め、いろいろありますが、まずは無償で利用できるこの辺りを押さえておいて活用できると良いと思います。

SAPパートナーとしてBTPをスタートするには

では、これからBTPに取り組むパートナーさんはどこからBTPを始めるべきなのでしょうか？現在、SAP Discovery Centerで検索すると、91コのサービスの存在が確認できます。さて何から手をつけていくべきでしょうか？

私が、そのような相談をパートナーさんから受ける時にお伝えするのは、この３つです。

- 推進体制＝集合知化を図る

パートナーさんの中にBTPを技術面とビジネス面でキャッチアップし、社内に展開・案件支援を担当するメンバーを明示的に設置することをお勧めしています。この責任の所在が曖昧なままで、ただ「BTPやるぞ！」という号令だけで、個々人やプロジェクト単位にそのキャッチアップを任せてしまうと、膨大なBTPサービス数に圧倒されてしまうことになります。

そこで、この集合知化です。BTPが社内で一般化し、全てのメンバーがBTPを理解・自己学習できるところまで成熟するまでは、この責任を明確にしておくことが成功への第一歩です。

- フォーカス領域＝強みを作る

BTPはPaaSです。BTPの価値はSAPソリューションと組み合わせて初めて発揮されます。ですので、BTP単体でビジネスを考えず、自社が推進するSAPソリューションとの組み合わせで、BTPのどの領域を優先的に取り組むのかを、考える必要があります。

新規アプリケーション開発ですか？
既存パートナーテンプレートのS/4HANA Cloud対応ですか？
外部システムやSAPLoBクラウドとの連携ですか？

BTPを使って、皆さんのSAPビジネスにどんな付加価値が提供できるでしょうか？

- リソース

皆さんの組織の中で、実際に提案・デリバリーするメンバーを育成・拡充していく必要があります。皆さんの担当されるSAPプロジェクト数を考えたときに、何人必要でしょうか？
社内で育成しつつ、エコシステムとしての、既存で実績のあるBTPパートナーとの連携やSAPのBTPコンサルサービスメニューについても、検討・計画に盛り込むことをお勧めます。
実際、このようなエコシステム連携によって、プロジェクトでの自社戦力育成と早期案件獲得を進めている例もすでに始まっています。

SAPパートナーの皆さん　もう、BTPをやらない選択肢は残されてません。

どのような形であったとしても、SAPビジネスを行うのであれば、BTPを学び、自社のビジネスに取り込んでいく必要があります。

今年のSAP TechEdをスタートにしてください！

SAP TECHED 2023: Navigating the Digital Transformation Landscape with Innovation and Next Practices

2023-12-19T13:32:28+01:00

Introduction:

In the constantly evolving world of technology, SAP TechEd serves as a beacon of innovation. Every year, it brings together thought leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements in the SAP ecosystem. In 2023, the conference marked another significant milestone as it continued to push the boundaries of what's possible in enterprise technology.

Data Driven Digital Transformation enabled by RISE With SAP and KTern.AI

Amidst this constantly changing digital landscape, a pivotal session at SAP TechEd titled "Data-Driven Digital Transformation enabled by RISE With SAP & KTern.AI" brought together industry leaders Ratnakumar Nagarajan (Chief Product Officer at KTern.AI) and Sven Denecken (SVP & CMSO SAP Industries & CX).

Ratnakumar Nagarajan and Sven Denecken

Industry Convergence and Digital Transformation:

Sven Denecken opened the session by emphasizing the transformative power of data and the profound impacts of industry convergence, particularly in the post-COVID era. He illustrated this with an example of how the energy industry is evolving into an energy-retail industry.

Energy Retail

During the session, Sven discussed how different factors such as changing workforces, improving technology, and evolving processes all contribute to the convergence of industries. This convergence affects the way we work and requires us to be adaptable and resilient. To tackle the challenges of digital transformation, we need innovative solutions. The session provided insights into strategies for navigating these challenges and optimizing operational efficiency.

Sven Denecken's insightful discussion at SAP TechEd 2023 emphasized the importance of "next practices" – forward-looking strategies that go beyond the conventional and embrace emerging technologies and innovative solutions.

Central to next practices is the strategic use of data. Organizations must prioritize data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to derive actionable insights. Data-driven decision-making is the cornerstone of informed choices and staying ahead of trends.

Next Practices

The session discussed the potential benefits of combining RISE with SAP and Industry Cloud Solutions like KTern.AI. These solutions can help to unleash untapped potential from existing data and drive innovation beyond simply adopting new technology. The importance of beginning the digital transformation journey with a clean core was emphasized, as it is a fundamental principle for success in this rapidly changing landscape.

KTern.AI: Pioneering the Landscape:

Ratnakumar Nagarajan then took the stage to provide insights into KTern.AI's journey as an SAP DXaaS platform, recognized as an Industry Cloud Solution for its significant contributions to the SAP ecosystem and for aiding customers on their intelligent enterprise journey.

KTern.AI for RISE With SAP

The session explored several key use cases, offering examples of how KTern.AI assists businesses in generating compelling business cases, optimizing organizational change management, and enhancing testing and optimization processes. This briefed how KTern.AI helps the organizations during every phase of SAP digital transformation. It shed light on the proactive approach employed by KTern.AI to ensure a seamless transition to intelligent enterprises and it highlighted KTern.AI's exceptional data-driven capabilities and its prowess in translating SAP data into tangible business value.

The session concluded with a forward-looking perspective, emphasizing the collaborative nature of innovation and the importance of staying ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape. The insights gained from SAP TechEd 2023 highlighted the critical role of transformative technologies in building resilient and future-ready enterprises.

Trust Data and Transform Business

Insights and Lessons from SAP TechEd 2023

As organizations navigate the future, the key takeaways from SAP TechEd 2023 will undoubtedly shape the strategies of those embarking on their digital transformation journeys. The session emphasized the need for organizations to stay tuned to transformative trends and innovations reshaping the SAP ecosystem.

The collaborative nature of innovation was a recurring theme, highlighting the importance of partnerships and collective efforts in driving meaningful change. SAP TechEd 2023 showcased that staying at the forefront of technology requires a commitment to continuous learning, adaptation, and embracing transformative technologies.

As we look to the future, the insights and lessons from SAP TechEd 2023 will serve as a compass for organizations navigating the complex and dynamic landscape of digital transformation. Beyond mere technological adoption, next practices empower organizations to lead, innovate, and shape the future of their industries. In the dynamic digital landscape, success lies in continuous innovation, adaptability, and a commitment to ethical and responsible practices. Embrace the future with next practices, and let them guide your organization toward enduring success.

Access the on demand session recording: Session link

Navigating the Corporate Carousel: A Journey of Wearing Different Hats

2023-12-30T06:18:52+01:00

Hey Folks, it's Navya again!

As the year draws to a close, it's time for introspection, especially regarding my dynamic journey through the corporate landscape. Among the noteworthy weeks that defined my experience, the TechEd Week stands out prominently.

Commencing with the visit of our esteemed CTO, Jurgen Muller, and CMO, Julia White, to the SAP Labs India Campus, the Women Changemakers session with Julia was a highlight. Her insights on Branding and Marketing, coupled with her inspirational journey, left a lasting impression on all participants.

My Emcee Hat:

Moving forward in the week, I had the honor of hosting the T&I India Day. This event brought together the entire T&I India unit to celebrate our achievements and gain insights from our leaders on the strategies that have shaped our product roadmap. Sharing the stage with leaders Juergen Mueller Martin Heinig Dharani Karthikeyan Mitesh Shah Anja Schneider Anirban Majumdar Sindhu Gangadharan and our esteemed Customer, Wolfgang Möller., was a privilege.

The day was packed with engaging sessions, including leader presentations, demo showcases, fireside chats, panel discussions, and the eagerly anticipated Aawishkar Award Ceremony. It was a moment of pride as my team, Tech Mavericks Vedant Gupta Swati Maste Aryan Raj Sinha, secured the 2nd Runner Up award, presented by Juergen Mueller and Martin Heinig. This success was made possible by the incredible support and guidance of our team members Anirban Majumdar PavanKumar PVN Anja Schneider Uma Anbazhagan Mahesh Palavalli Ajit Kumar Panda Lalit Mohan Praveen Kumar ShanthaKumar Krishnaswamy.

For Aawishkar, our work-in-progress concept centres around a Gen AI service capable of generating tailored Bill of Materials (BoM) for SAP BTP services and entitlements, given a project’s use case and requirement. This BoM format will provide a concise yet comprehensive list of recommended services, pricing details, and associated entitlements, streamlining the selection process.
For more information, you can visit our repo which contains a demo around the same, with it's code and presentation!

In case anyone is interested to have a sneak peak into it, Repo Link

As the week unfolded, I wrapped up my first SAP TechEd 2023, and what an exhilarating journey it has been. As a tech enthusiast, being surrounded by developers, practitioners, enterprise architects, and global IT leaders was truly inspiring.

Capturing the essence of SAP TechEd in this blog post, it's evident that it serves as a confluence of minds, where diverse professionals, SAP experts, and partners unite with a shared passion for technology. The event explores the realm of generative AI, showcasing its role as a catalyst for innovation and collaboration with human creativity.

Generative AI: Unleashing Creativity:

As the technological landscape advances, so does the role of artificial intelligence. SAP TechEd explores the realm of generative AI, a frontier where machines collaborate with human creativity. Attendees get an exclusive look into how AI is becoming a catalyst for innovation, transforming industries and business processes. From intelligent automation to creative augmentation, the possibilities are boundless.

Clean Core for Cloud ERP:

In the era of cloud computing, ERP systems form the backbone of organizational operations. SAP TechEd delves into the concept of a "clean core" for cloud ERP, emphasizing efficiency, agility, and sustainability. Participants gain insights into streamlining ERP systems for the cloud era, ensuring that the core remains robust, scalable, and adaptable to the dynamic needs of modern enterprises.

A Glimpse into the Future:

As the event unfolds, attendees catch a glimpse of the future. SAP TechEd is not merely a snapshot of the present but a vision of what lies ahead. The technological innovations discussed today become the building blocks of tomorrow's digital landscape. For global IT leaders, this foresight is invaluable, enabling them to steer their organizations towards success in an ever-changing world.

My Tech Hat:

It was privilege for me to deliver sessions on:
- Federate queries to Databricks from SAP Datashpere for Real Time Analytics with Lalit Mohan Chaturved Akash Amarendra Rajesh Rajan Ashwini Deshpande
- Cross Cloud Modelling with SAP Datasphere and Hyperscalar Datasources with Lalit Mohan Chaturved Akash Amarendra Rajesh Rajan Abdul-Gafoor Mohamed
- Automate a Discovery Center mission deployment with Terraform with ShanthaKumar Krishnaswamy Karthikeyan M
- Cross Platform Scenerio with SAP BTP, GCP, AWS and Azure with Mahesh Palavalli Lalit Mohan Vedant Gupta Praveen Kumar Ganesh Suryanarayanan Kay Schmitteckert Chaturved Akash Amarendra

My Dance Hat:

Also, not to forget I was also part of an energetic kick start of SAP TechEd with our Dance Performance highlighting festivals of India.

In conclusion, SAP TechEd is not just an event; it's an expedition into the heart of technology. It's a journey where individuals and organizations alike embark on a quest for knowledge, collaboration, and innovation. As we navigate the technological frontiers revealed at SAP TechEd, we are not just spectators but active participants in shaping the destiny of technology. The experiences gained, the connections forged, and the insights discovered converge to form a collective force propelling us towards a future where possibilities are limitless.

Eagerly anticipating the reunion in the coming year, I'll be sharing more exhilarating blog posts, delving into both my journey and the exciting world of technology!

Have a Joyous and Happy New Year! 🎊

Reflecting on my Transformative Journey at SAP Demo Jam 2023

2024-01-15T10:45:33+01:00

SAP Demo Jam 2023, for me, wasn’t just a competition; it was a journey filled with exciting experiences and lessons that opened my eyes to new possibilities & learnings. It was a place where people came together, shared their ideas, and celebrated creativity.

When I got the email from SAP announcing our team had been selected for Demo Jam at TechEd 2023, it was an unbelievable moment. All the hard work and creative thinking was finally paying off. This win didn’t just belong to us, it was the power of our team, the collaboration, and all the great ideas finally bearing fruit. SAP Demo Jam wasn't just about competing; it was about working together and supporting each other as a team.

SAP TechEd is BIG! There is no better platform to showcase our idea using different SAP technologies & GenAI. That in itself, was a big motivation for us to demo this idea in front of a large audience. After the announcement from SAP, we were excited, to say the least, and once we shared this news with all our colleagues at Mindset, excitement knew no bounds.

We navigated through the different stages of Design Thinking: Understand, Observe, Point of View, Ideate, Prototype, and Test. After several iterations of prototyping, we agreed on a final prototype for development. The feedback from katherine.kenneally.

(SAP Demo Jam co-ordinators), was instrumental in shaping the final version of the app.

Our healthy smart food app utilizes the latest and most advanced technology available to us today. We had such a blast exploring new technologies.

Working on new areas in BTP – low-code/no-code (Build Apps), Build Process Automation, HANA Cloud, Generative AI, SAP Mobile Start – has been fascinating to say the least, and each day, we realize the endless possibilities available to us today through these technologies. It’s such a pleasure and a matter of pride for us to share the stage with the other teams and be a part of one of the most awaited tech events of this year. In addition to Demo Jam, we attended different sessions and had a lot of learning.

One of the best parts about attending TechEd was learning about new technologies, attending developer keynotes, and different learning sessions as well as the hands-on sessions.

SAP TechEd for me wasn't just a one-time feeling, I will treasure this experience forever. The things I learned and the connections I made will continue to guide me in my future journey to explore more about technology and innovation.

Meet our Demo Jam Core Team Members: Keerthana Subramani shivananda B Vinay Chowdary Maulik Parekh Ravi Kant Vikas Jangra .

To explore or if someone missed our demo please use this link to watch:

Healthy Smart Food Menu App Demo .

Some quick snaps from the Sap Tech-Ed Demo Jam.

Ravi Kant & myself with our Demo Jam Host as well as instructor craig.cmehilon the rehearsal day.

Privilege to meet juergen.mueller at backstage of the SAP Tech-Ed 2023.

Some glimpse during our SAP Demo Jam presentation on the stage.

It was great to meet organizer team chuergo16 of the SAP Tech-ed this year.

Unique opportunity to meet & discuss latest technology innovations around SAP with our favorite developer advocate team Joshua Bentley katherine.kenneally.

Thank you Mindset Consulting SAP Labs for this wonderful opportunity.

Unlocking Success with SAP: Syed's Inspiring Journey to DemoJam Triumph

2024-01-29T17:46:41.044000+01:00

Syed couldn't imagine what it would feel like to be on a big stage. He couldn’t image the wild clapping and shouting coming from a crowded room of tech enthusiasts. He couldn't imagine the feeling he would have in his stomach when the six important minutes began – his team’s six important minutes. “I just thought, how can I be so lucky?” Syed was thrilled. He was driven by the excitement of the room – and his own.

Syed used the SAP Learning site to quickly gain new skills.“It was my first time in a competition”, the 30-year-old from Bangalore recounts. With his colleague Navin, Syed presented their innovative solution addressing a supply chain problem in India: the issue of counterfeit drugs. And they did it on stage the SAP TechEd DemoJam in 2023. Six teams were given six minutes each to present their solution to a problem – live in front of hundreds of people. No mock-ups were allowed, their demo had to be flawless. “My mentor Chandramohan Sankaran, alongside my colleagues such as Kesavan and Vipin, actively contributed to my DemoJam journey. Their diligent efforts and valuable feedback significantly elevated our demo story, pushing it to new heights.” And they secured the first place in the competition.

Newfound knowledge helped clinch the victory

However, it didn’t come along that easy, the Senior Product Specialist at SAP Labs Bangalore explains. With only 15 to 20 days to prepare the demo, the duo turned to the SAP Learning site to quickly gain expertise in technologies such as SAP Cloud Application Programming Model, SAP Build Apps, SAP Build Process Automation, SAP Mobile Start, SAP S/4HANA Extension, SAP Adobe Forms, Integration and more. “The knowledge acquired played a pivotal role in delivering the best solution within the tight timeframe, ultimately leading to our success”, Syed says and adds: “I am grateful for the valuable resources provided by SAP, which significantly contributed to our achievements.”

But Syed’s dedication to staying informed about the latest technologies and innovations does not only define his professional life as a Senior Product Specialist, where he strives to staying at the forefront of SAP advancements and contributing to the development and success of SAP Business Technology Platform. It has also long permeated into his private life as well, where the father of a 3-year-old daughter feels equally excited by cheering when he's in the kitchen. “I enjoy exploring new cuisines and trying out different recipes in my kitchen”, he says, stating that he is a Biryani expert who knows his way around the famous South Indian rice dish. It’s again a testament to his love for continuous learning.

Broader skillset and industry recognition

“Learning something new has always brought about significant positive changes in my life”, Syed says. “And acquiring knowledge and skills, particularly through platforms like the SAP Learning site, has enhanced my professional competence. It fostered a mindset of continuous improvement and problem-solving, enabling me to address challenges creatively. It has broadened my skillset and positively influenced various aspects of my professional life, including networking opportunities and industry recognition. In essence, continuous learning has played a pivotal role in my overall growth and success in the dynamic field of SAP technologies.”

And for those who are still thinking about whether to make their appearance on a big stage and showcase their newfound skills, Syed has a clear message: “If I can do it – you can do it too.”

Start your own success story

Did you feel inspired by Syed’s story? Then kick-start your own success story with SAP today. Benefit from tailored and self-paced learning opportunities that meet you when and where you learn best on SAP Learning site. Get certified to demonstrate your expertise and boost your career. We are looking forward to many more great success stories!

Installing SAPRouter on Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide

2024-05-11T15:55:48.753000+02:00

What is SAP Router ?

SAPRouter is a software component used to secure communication between SAP systems and the internet. Installing SAPRouter on Linux is a crucial step in ensuring secure communication for your SAP landscape. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the installation process.

Prerequisites:

- Linux server (e.g., CentOS, Ubuntu)

- Root access to the server

- SAPRouter software package downloaded from the SAP Support Portal

Step 1: Download SAPRouter:

Download the SAPRouter software package from the SAP Support Portal. Ensure that you download the correct version for your operating system.

Step 2: Extract the SAPRouter Package:

Transfer the downloaded SAPRouter package to your Linux server. Use the following command to extract the package:

tar -xvf saprouter_<version>_linux_x86_64.tar.gz

Step 3: Create a Directory for SAPRouter:

Create a directory to store the SAPRouter files. You can use the following command to create the directory:

mkdir /usr/sap/saprouter

Step 4: Copy SAPRouter Files:

Copy the extracted SAPRouter files to the newly created directory:

cp -R <path_to_extracted_files>/saprouter /usr/sap/saprouter

Step 5: Create a Configuration File:

Create a configuration file named `saprouter.ini` in the `/usr/sap/saprouter` directory. Here's a basic example of the configuration file:

# SAProuter Configuration File

version = 39

httpport = 81

tracefile = /usr/sap/saprouter/saprouter.trc

authid = *

permit = *

Step 6: Set Permissions:

Ensure that the SAPRouter binary and configuration files have the correct permissions:

chmod 755 /usr/sap/saprouter/saprouter

chmod 644 /usr/sap/saprouter/saprouter.ini

Step 7: Start SAPRouter:

Start the SAPRouter using the following command:

/usr/sap/saprouter/saprouter -r -R /usr/sap/saprouter/saprouter.ini

Step 8: Verify SAPRouter Status:

Verify that SAPRouter is running and listening on the specified port (e.g., 81):

netstat -tuln | grep 81

Step 9: Configure Firewall:

Configure your firewall to allow incoming and outgoing traffic on the SAPRouter port (e.g., 81) to ensure proper communication.

Step 10: Configure SAP Systems:

Update the `secinfo` file of your SAP systems to include the SAPRouter details for communication through the SAPRouter.

Overall information:

By following these steps, you can successfully install SAPRouter on your Linux server. This will help secure communication between your SAP systems and the internet, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of your SAP landscape.

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SAP Developer News, July 11th, 2024

2024-07-11T21:10:00.130000+02:00

Podcast Version: https://podcast.opensap.info/sap-developers/2024/07/11/sap-developer-news-july11th-2024/

DESCRIPTION

SAP TechEd 2024

TechEd Event Website https://www.sap.com/events/teched.html

SAP CodeJam Latin America Roadshow

SAP CodeJam Roadshow 2024 - Latin America edition 🇧🇷 🇨🇱 🇦🇷 🇨🇴 (August 8th - 21st 2024): https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-codejam-blog-posts/sap-codejam-roadshow-2024-latin-america-edition-august-8th-21st-2024/ba-p/13710015

July Developer Challenge on “Reverse APIs” - a reminder

July Developer Challenge - "Reverse APIs" blog post https://community.sap.com/t5/application-development-blog-posts/july-developer-challenge-quot-reverse-apis-quot/ba-p/13749653

openSAP Migration to learning.sap.com

New home of openSAP content: https://learning.sap.com/courses?page=1&subtype=mooc-content

CHAPTER TITLES

0:00 Intro

0:10 SAP TechEd 2024

2:18 SAP CodeJam Latin America Roadshow

2:52 July Developer Challenge on “Reverse APIs” - a reminder

3:51 openSAP Migration to learning.sap.com

TRANSCRIPT

[Tom] Hi there everybody, I'm here with Kasimir The Cat, the official SAP TechEd mascot and she's very excited for TechEd this year, as you can tell. We're doing lots to get ready for TechEd already, even though it's several months away. We've got some great new things planned for you this year. First of all, we want to bring more of the TechEd experience to you where you're at. So as already announced, we're going to have the TechEd On Tour events. These are going to be in-person events that focus on the hands-on exercise experience and we're going to bring them to more regions of the world and work together with the user groups to bring you that experience. So be on the lookout for more details about that soon.

But of course, we also have the TechEd Virtual experience, the free online event experience, And I know our team is working really hard on content for that already. We're going to be doing a Developer Keynote Deconstructed. So throughout the two days, we're going to bring you different parts of a developer keynote highlighting major new innovations for developers in all different parts of the SAP ecosystem.

And finally, we have Devtoberfest again this year, and we're going to be bringing you Devtoberfest wrapped around TechEd, a little different this year because we're going to do two weeks before the virtual TechEd and two weeks after the virtual TechEd with Devtoberfest. That way we can help you prepare for TechEd and also do deeper dive follow-ups to some of the key TechEd content through Devtoberfest. And as always, we'll have the big contest. It will also tie into exercises from the TechEd virtual event as well. So be able to look out over the next couple of weeks for information on all these great aspects of TechEd, and also look forward to seeing more of Casimir the cat. So say goodbye, everybody. Bye, Kasimir. [Meow!]

[Antonio] Hola, SAP Developers. We are less than a month away from the start of the SAP CodeJam Roadshow in Latin America. The CodeJams we will be doing are Event-Driven Integrations with SAP Integration Suite, Advanced Event Mesh and SAP Build. In São Paulo, Brazil, it's fully booked. But we still have available spaces in the events of Santiago, Chile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bogotá, Colombia. See you soon.

[DJ] Hello. We just wanted to quickly remind you that this month's SAP Developer Challenge on reverse APIs is well underway. What do we mean by reverse APIs? Well, basically, we get you to set up services using CAP and API endpoints in those services, and we call those endpoints automatically to check you set them up as required. There's tons to discover and learn about. By the time you see this SAP Developer News episode, we'll have released the next task, that'll be the fourth one, out of a total of 12 that you'll have to complete this month.

Next week, the tasks revolve around creating endpoints in a more plain RESTful style service. Anyway, the link to the main challenge blog post is in the description, so head on over to to the blog post now and get started with the tasks and don't forget to have fun!

[Tom] As someone who has been involved with openSAP since its very beginning, I'm happy to see that the content from openSAP lives on as a part of the SAP Learning website. Many of the courses have been migrated over to the learning site and you can now find them unified with all the other learning journeys and free content to help you prepare for certification. Now the old openSAP website is only going to be available till the end of July, so don't forget to go in and download any certifications or other completion documents that you have there. But most of the recent content is going to live on and I think we can look forward to seeing other openSAP style content in the future on the SAP Learning Platform. So be sure to check it out in its new home there.

SAP ATTP overview, Architecture and features

2024-07-15T12:55:51.577000+02:00

SAP ATTP – Overview, Features and Architecture

SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals (ATTP) is a specialized solution designed for pharmaceutical companies to effectively manage serial numbers, minimize compliance costs, and strengthen supply chain integrity. Its robust features ensure comprehensive visibility and traceability of pharmaceuticals, fully compliant with global serialization regulations.

SAP ATTP Overview

Ensuring Visibility and Traceability: SAP ATTP's primary objective is to ensure seamless visibility and traceability of pharmaceuticals by meticulously adhering to stringent global regulations on serialization, tracking, tracing, and reporting. This commitment fosters transparency, accountability, and trustworthiness throughout the entire supply chain ecosystem, ultimately enhancing the integrity and reliability of pharmaceutical products.
Overseeing Complex Supply Chains: ATTP plays a pivotal role in managing intricate supply chains, ensuring product genuineness, and mitigating risks associated with counterfeit activities or illicit diversions. This enhances brand reputation, bolsters consumer trust, and ensures stringent regulatory compliance.
Centralizing data and analytics: By centralizing product data serialization, tracking, and incorporating comprehensive reporting and analytics capabilities, SAP ATTP empowers organizations to make informed, data-driven decisions, enabling continuous improvement and operational excellence in pharmaceutical supply chain management.
Strengthening Pharmaceutical Supply Chains: Through fostering transparency, accountability, and operational excellence, SAP ATTP strengthens pharmaceutical supply chains, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, reducing counterfeiting risks, and building enduring consumer trust in the authenticity and safety of pharmaceutical products.
Risk Mitigation: SAP ATTP employs advanced algorithms and data analytics to detect and mitigate risks associated with counterfeit products and unauthorized diversions within the supply chain. By implementing secure serialization processes and authentication mechanisms, it helps pharmaceutical companies protect their brands and maintain consumer trust in product authenticity.
Equipped with robust features and functionalities, SAP ATTP serves as a vital tool for pharmaceutical companies to streamline serialization processes, mitigate compliance risks, and enhance supply chain security, ultimately contributing to the advancement of public health and safety.

SAP ATTP Features

Serialization Management: Serialization management involves the systematic assignment and tracking of unique identifiers (e.g., serial numbers) to individual units of pharmaceutical products. It ensures compliance with global regulatory mandates by enabling precise identification and traceability throughout the supply chain.
Aggregation and Disaggregation: Aggregation refers to grouping serialized units into larger entities (e.g., bundles, cases) for streamlined handling and distribution. Disaggregation involves breaking down these larger entities into individual serialized units. These processes optimize inventory management and logistics while maintaining traceability and compliance with serialization requirements.
Regulatory Compliance: Regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical supply chains entails adhering to stringent serialization, tracking, and reporting regulations enforced by agencies such as FDA and EMA. SAP ATTP facilitates compliance by providing robust tools for data capture, audit trails, and regulatory reporting, ensuring adherence to mandated standards.
Product Traceability: Product traceability involves tracking the complete lifecycle of pharmaceutical products, from manufacturing to distribution and beyond. SAP ATTP enhances traceability by capturing and managing serialized data at every stage, enabling rapid identification and resolution of quality issues and facilitating efficient recall management.
Reporting: SAP ATTP offers advanced reporting capabilities for generating comprehensive insights into serialized product data, compliance status, and supply chain performance metrics. These reports support informed decision-making and regulatory submissions by providing actionable analytics on operational efficiencies and compliance metrics.
Integration: Integration capabilities within SAP ATTP enable seamless connectivity with ERP, MES, and logistics systems, ensuring real-time data synchronization and visibility across the supply chain. This integration facilitates efficient management of serialized product data and enhances collaboration among stakeholders in compliance and operational workflows.

Architecture of SAP – ATTP

The architecture is designed to integrate seamlessly into pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution environments, providing end-to-end visibility and control over product serialization, traceability, and compliance. Each layer plays a critical role in ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and secure data management throughout the product lifecycle.

Database Layer: Responsible for managing structured data storage, including serialization data (unique identifiers for products), transactional information (events related to product movements), and detailed product specifications. It ensures robust scalability to handle large volumes of data and maintains data integrity through transactional consistency and relational database management.
Application Layer: This layer hosts the core business logic and application services of SAP ATTP. It executes complex algorithms for transaction processing, manages serialization processes (assigning, capturing, and verifying unique identifiers), handles aggregation (combining serialized units into larger containers), and enforces compliance with regulatory standards (such as track-and-trace requirements).
Integration Layer: Facilitates interoperability between SAP ATTP and other enterprise systems such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), and external stakeholders' systems (regulatory authorities, trading partners). It supports various communication protocols (like web services, messaging queues) to ensure seamless data exchange, synchronization of serialization data, and real-time visibility across the supply chain network.
User Interface (UI) Layer: Provides multiple interfaces (web-based, desktop, and mobile) for users to interact with SAP ATTP. It offers functionalities for managing serialization activities (such as querying and updating product traceability data), monitoring compliance status, handling exceptions (like product recalls), and generating reports on serialization performance and regulatory adherence.
Security Layer: Implements robust security measures to safeguard sensitive serialization data and ensure regulatory compliance. This includes access control mechanisms (defining user roles and permissions), encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage, authentication (verifying user identities), and authorization (granting access based on roles and permissions).
Analytics & Reporting Layer: Utilizes data analytics tools and reporting functionalities to generate actionable insights from serialization data. It provides predefined and customizable reports on supply chain performance, compliance metrics (like adherence to serialization regulations), and trends analysis. These insights help stakeholders make informed decisions, improve operational efficiencies, and ensure continuous compliance with regulatory requirements.

MAH View for SAP ATTP Architecture

The MAH (Marketing Authorization Holder) view in SAP ATTP serves as a specialized perspective within the system, focusing on enabling marketing authorization holders to manage serialization processes efficiently, ensure regulatory compliance, and gain actionable insights into supply chain operations.

MAH View encompasses several key functionalities and perspectives tailored to the needs of the marketing authorization holders in the pharmaceutical industry:

Authorization and Access: Customizes permissions and access levels specific to the roles of marketing authorization holders, ensuring appropriate visibility and control over serialization and traceability activities within the system.
Serialization Configuration: Empowers MAHs to configure serialization parameters such as serial number formats, aggregation rules, and other settings crucial for compliance with global regulatory standards. This capability enables MAHs to adapt to varying regulatory requirements across different markets efficiently.
Compliance Management: Supports MAHs in maintaining compliance with global serialization regulations through robust tools for serialization, traceability, and compliance reporting. This includes functionalities for capturing and managing serialization data, verifying product authenticity, and responding to regulatory queries or audits effectively.
Reporting and Analytics: Provides comprehensive reporting and analytics functionalities tailored to MAHs’ needs. This includes tracking serialization activities in real-time, generating compliance reports (such as serialization status reports and audit trails), and analysing supply chain performance to identify opportunities for optimization and regulatory adherence.

Registration For SAP TechEd Virtual In 2024 Is Now Live!

2024-07-25T13:19:14.891000+02:00

It’s time to bring out your best again and join us for this year’s SAP TechEd Virtual! The high-energy, interactive and virtual experience is accessible to everyone and will take place on October 8-9, 2024. Spoiler: Registrants will benefit from an amazing goodie this year – so read on!

Here’s what you can expect from SAP TechEd Virtual

SAP TechEd is all about innovation and collaboration. By joining the virtual experience, you can gain the skills and expertise needed to advance your career and help your organization thrive using SAP technologies. Get ready to explore new tech, learn from industry leaders, and discover best practices from SAP experts and partners. Plus: Hear firsthand customer accounts and join a vibrant, growing community of peers.

Deep dive into 6 SAP TechEd tracks

At SAP TechEd Virtual, you can choose from six content tracks covering SAP technologies, products, and solutions, each offering a variety of sessions and formats:

Digital Transformation with Cloud ERP

SAP Business Technology Platform – General

Application Development and Automation

Data and Analytics

Integration

Artificial Intelligence

As always, the packed agenda includes keynotes, expert sessions with our Developer Advocates, lectures, and more. The full session catalog is now available.

SAP TechEd goes on tour

To continue your learning journey beyond SAP TechEd Virtual, you can also participate in one of our in-person SAP TechEd on Tour stops and an additional event hosted by SAPinsider EMEA.

Get excited for Devtoberfest

Can’t get enough of SAP TechEd? Then don’t worry, we've got you covered. To extend the spirit of SAP TechEd even further and enable everyone in executing sought-after development skills all year round, Devtoberfest will become Devtoberfest by SAP TechEd and take place September 23 - October 4 and October 14 - 25. Block your calendars today to learn, code, collaborate, and earn the chance to win the grand prize!

Register now and get an exclusive discount!

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Register today for SAP TechEd Virtual, secure your discount and visit the SAP TechEd Virtual – Learning zone, where you can acquire in-demand skills and prepare for a globally recognized certification with self-paced learning to boost your career.

See you all at SAP TechEd Virtual!

SAP Developer News, August 1st, 2024

2024-08-01T21:10:00.034000+02:00

Podcast Version: https://podcast.opensap.info/sap-developers/2024/08/01/sap-developer-news-august-1st-2024/

DESCRIPTION

SAP BTP Innobytes July edition

Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAVl-_HWHg8

August Developer Challenge

Blog Post: https://community.sap.com/t5/application-development-blog-posts/sap-developer-challenge-abap-core-data-services/ba-p/13778288

SAP TechEd Virtual Registration is Open!!

Registration Site: https://www.sap.com/events/teched.html

Major UX Update of Joule in SAP Build Code

Blog Post with Details: https://community.sap.com/t5/technology-blogs-by-sap/major-ux-update-of-joule-in-sap-build-code/ba-p/13770686

CHAPTER TITLES

0:00 Intro

0:10 SAP BTP Innobytes July edition

2:09 August Developer Challenge

3:04 SAP TechEd Virtual Registration is Open!!

4:33 Major UX Update of Joule in SAP Build Code

TRANSCRIPT

[DJ] The July edition of SAP BTP InnoBytes is out now. If you didn't know already, you should know SAP BTP InnoBytes is a monthly series of videos bringing you snackable, up-to-date information about innovations on SAP BTP. This month we see items on security and identity and also on the SAP Task Center. So first of all the SAP Secure Login Service for SAPGUI has some enhancements allowing you to connect to and use customer managed certificate authorities. There's support already for AWS private CAs with more options in the roadmap. With SAP Cloud Identity Services, there are some enhancements to allow you to define user group assignments at the application level on top of the already existing user profile and tenant balance. And finally, with the SAP Task Center there are some innovations allowing you now to bring in and use task providers from non-SAP and legacy systems, bringing a much asked for unified task view. Find out more about these innovations in the InnoBytes July edition. Link is in the description. And, by the way, it's the end of July, just starting August, which means that the Reverse APIs challenge is now coming to an end. You can still work through the tasks, but we've got an amazing challenge coming up for you for the month of August, and I'm going to hand over to my lovely friend and colleague Shilpa to tell you all about it. Shilpa, over to you.

[Shilpa] Thanks, DJ, in passing the SAP Developer Challenge. I must admit, you kept the SAP Community hungry in releasing eleven tasks in your challenge. Me and Sheena will try to keep up the legacy in making an interesting August Developer Challenge. So with that, hello, everyone. you might have seen the ongoing SAP TechByte series on ABAP Core Data Services. So with that, it's a good idea to have the developer challenge related to ABAP CDS. Watch out for every Wednesday where a new task will be released. There's a prerequisite which will help you to get started with this challenge. Now this blog post gives the information about the challenge, quick links, health document, and the timeline as and when the task is updated. Check out the blog post, make sure to complete the prerequisite, and be ready for the challenge.

[Rich] Hey folks, Rich Heilman here. Have you heard? Registration for SAP TechEd Virtua 2024 is now open, and I'm not the only one that gets excited about this time of year. My best friend Sully also loves TechEd time, and he's gearing up as well. SAP TechEd Virtual 2024 will be packed with a ton of information for architects and developers, ranging from lectures and jumpstart sessions, from voice of the partner sessions to keynotes, and of course your very own developer keynote, which we are changing up a bit this year and having more of a deconstructed approach to the developer keynote. So stay tuned for more details on that. So make sure to sign up for SAP TechEd Virtual which takes place on October 8th and 9th and also stay tuned for more information around the SAP TechEd on tour stops starting in November. And lastly don't forget about Devtoberfest which starts two weeks prior to the start of SAP TechEd Virtual and picks up or picks back up for an additional two weeks after the SAP TechEd virtual event and as always your Developer Advocate team will be playing a huge role in both Devtoberfest and SAP TechEd in general and we are all really excited to see all of you soon bye for now

[Shrini] Hello SAP developers we are happy to announce some major UX announcements on Joule within SAP Build Code. The new design brings a more intuitive user interface which enhances usability and brings in streamlined workflows. Before the update, triggering Joule required navigating through specific entry points like the Guide Center or the Enhance button in the Data Editor. It also meant switching between separate chats for different tasks. With a new design, Joule has a single interface for all functionalities, making it easy to switch between tasks. There are some great new features to make all of this possible. Slash Commands lets you generate a Fiori limits application, get help on SAPUI5 topics, generate a CAP application, add sample data and logic to it. Context variables allows you to use hash symbol in combination with slash commands to reference existing project files. The dynamic suggestion feature shows developers' previous actions automatically. A new file management feature allows you to see which files Joule is using for code generation both during and after the process. A new file list block component allows developers to check the quality of the generated code in the files when multiple files are generated. Custom action buttons allows you to quickly navigate to various interfaces of base code and edit the generated results. If you want to dig deeper into these features, our design lead of SAP Build Code, Ivan, has written this blog post about it. We would love to hear your feedback on these topics.

Choose your own adventure: The SAP TechEd Virtual session catalog is live!

2024-08-15T16:07:11.304000+02:00

I don’t know about you, but my excitement is building for the upcoming SAP TechEd Virtual event – especially now that the session catalog is officially live! You know what that means, Tech friends – it’s time to check out all the offerings at sapteched.com and block your calendars for some serious, roll-up-your-sleeves learning.

Join us online October 8 – 9, 2024 and choose from over 100 sessions covering a wide range of topics to create your own agenda for a personalized SAP TechEd experience. Each day is filled with a number of different session types that cover topics from six unique tracks: SAP Business Technology Platform – General, Application Development and Automation, Data and Analytics, Integration and Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation with Cloud ERP. Bookmark the sessions that are valuable to you – and keep in mind that you can watch them both live and on-demand.

Start off TechEd Day 1 with a keynote in which our senior IT leaders and guests will reveal the latest news and announcements around top innovations and product developments. After the keynote, stick around to hear from SAP experts and partners who will share their own experiences and best-practices over the course of the two day event. Discover our different session types including Lectures, Track Intros, Jumpstarts, Keynote Deconstructed and Voice of Partner sessions.

There is so much to gain from SAP TechEd this year, I promise, you won’t want to miss it! Be sure to register for the SAP TechEd Virtual event by going here. And for those of you who want to continue your learning journey after SAP TechEd Virtual, please join us at one of the SAP TechEd on Tour stops or the SAP Insider EMEA 2024, a TechEd companion event. Learn more here.

Thanks, I hope to see everyone virtually or in person for SAP TechEd 2024!

SAP Developer News, August 15th, 2024

2024-08-15T21:10:00.040000+02:00

Podcast Version: https://podcast.opensap.info/sap-developers/2024/08/15/sap-developer-news-august-15th-2024/

DESCRIPTION

Devtoberfest by SAP TechEd

Devtoberfest group: https://community.sap.com/t5/devtoberfest/gh-p/Devtoberfest
Devtoberfest sessions: https://community.sap.com/t5/devtoberfest/eb-p/devtoberfest-events

Generative AI based Integration Flows and expose events via AIF

Generative AI based Integration Flow Generation: https://community.sap.com/t5/technology-blogs-by-sap/sap-integration-suite-generative-ai-based-integration-flow-generation/ba-p/13761166
SAP AIF can now expose events to Advanced Event Mesh to power your EDA: https://community.sap.com/t5/technology-blogs-by-sap/a-natural-choice-sap-aif-can-now-expose-events-to-advanced-event-mesh-to/ba-p/13773758
SAP Note 3474406 - AIFAEM integration: https://me.sap.com/notes/3474406/E

CodeJam Release: CAP AI CodeJam - Expose capabilities of SAP AI Core with the SAP Cloud Application Programming Model

CAP AI CodeJam GitHub repository: https://github.com/SAP-samples/codejam-cap-llm
Overview SAP CodeJams: https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-codejam-blog-posts/sap-codejam-topics/ba-p/221407
RAG with SAP HANA Cloud Vector Engine, GenAI Hub & CAP Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/EkEbUYTfa6Q?si=LLS_EHRCW2AimvxO

ABAP Developer Challenge Week 2

https://community.sap.com/t5/application-development-discussions/task-2-cds-view-entity-associations-august-developer-challenge/m-p/13794132

CHAPTER TITLES

0:00 Intro

0:10 Devtoberfest by SAP TechEd

0:41 Generative AI based Integration Flows and expose events via AIF

1:29 CAP AI CodeJam - Expose capabilities of SAP AI Core with the SAP Cloud Application Programming Model

2:04 ABAP Developer Challenge Week 2

Transcript

[Nico] Hi everyone, and welcome to the SAP Developer News. Devtoberfest is just around the corner, starting on September 23rd, and the Devtoberfest group in the SAP community is already live. Go there to read about the official contest and its rules, and also about the grand prize. Devtoberfest sessions are already being scheduled in the SAP Community as well, so go there to check them out, and hope to see you there. Bye!

[Antonio] Hola, SAP developers. In case you missed it, it is now possible to generate Integration Flows in Cloud Integration. You will just need to describe your integration scenario, and based on that description, you will create an Integration Flow. It is a new feature in Cloud Integration, which you will need to enable in the settings of your tenant. Check out Deepak's blog post for more information.

Also, you can now expose events to SAP Integration Suite Advanced Event Mesh by using the Application Interface Framework. What's cool about this is that you can even enable your on-premises ERP, for example, an ECC or an SAP S/4HANA. It is easy to create custom events by leveraging AIF. Check out Kosta's blog post for more details.

[Kevin] I'm really excited to announce a brand new CodeJam evolving around the SAP Cloud Application Programming Model and the CAP LLM Plugin. This CodeJam will teach you how to build services on top of SAP AI Core and the SAP Generative AI Hub capabilities. So if you want to learn more about AI and how to build services on top of AI, follow the links in the description below to check out the CodeJam content on GitHub and check out all the additional information on our community platform. So see you in the next CodeJam.

[Rich] Hey folks, Rich Heilman here. I hope you're all having a great summer and I also hope that everyone is having a little fun with this month's Developer Challenge. Sheena and Shilpa kicked off your ABAP Developer Challenge last week with Task 1 and there was a huge response. Of course there was. It's ABAP and who doesn't love ABAP, right? I even found some time to complete Task 1 myself and I had a lot of fun doing it. This week's task was just released yesterday and already we have over 50 submissions out there. So I guess I better catch up and get going with Task 2 myself which is on the topic of CDS associations. So that's it for now. If you have a couple minutes for fun learning and a little challenge, check out the Developer Advocates ABAP Developer Challenge which is running now till the end of August. I'll put a link in the show notes. Bye for now!

Build the Skills to Bring out Your Best: SAP TechEd Virtual – Learning Zone Is Now Live!

2024-08-19T10:51:01.432000+02:00

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We know that learning is vital – now more than ever. Jump to the SAP TechEd Virtual – Learning zone today to get a head start into SAP TechEd in 2024.

See you all at SAP TechEd Virtual – Learning zone, and beyond!

ABAP Cloud Sessions at SAP TechEd in 2024

2024-08-20T20:42:55.415000+02:00

Hey Everyone!

That time of year is here again, SAP TechEd 2024 is just around the corner!

SAP TechEd is the leading tech conference for all developers, IT professionals, business experts, tech visionaries, innovators, and leaders eager to gain in-depth knowledge of SAP’s solutions, platforms, and technologies, along with insights into their future direction. It also offer an opportunity to network and connect with peers and SAP experts.

SAP TechEd in 2024 will kick off with a free, engaging virtual event accessible to everyone, followed by SAP TechEd on Tour stops all around the world for a unique opportunity for more in-depth, in-person learning experiences. The series of local on-site events will be organized in partnership with and hosted by SAP User Groups and SAPinsider. Learn more about the virtual experience here.

The choice is yours: Join us virtually for the first event in the series, SAP TechEd Virtual 2024!

📌Save the date and register now!
📅October 8 - 9, 2024

At this year's SAP TechEd, you will have the opportunity to attend a variety of sessions and formats - such as lectures, jumpstarts, and roadmaps - organized into six (6) content tracks that are aligned with your business needs, covering SAP technologies, products, and solutions:

Digital Transformation with Cloud ERP (DT)
SAP Business Technology Platform – General (XP)
Application Development and Automation (AD)
Data and Analytics (DA)
Integration (IN)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The ABAP sessions at this year's SAP TechEd event will be centered around "Clean Core Extensibility powered by ABAP Cloud and Generative AI". Attendees can look forward to a range of lectures (incl. roadmaps) and jump-starts on clean core development and transformation with ABAP Cloud and GenAI for all SAP S/4HANA editions, both cloud and on-premise. Below is an overview of the SAP TechEd Virtual 2024 sessions related to clean core extensibility and ABAP Cloud.

📚Access the full session catalog of SAP TechEd Virtual 2024

Keynotes

KEY100CEST & KEY100EDT | SAP TechEd in 2024 Launch - Where ideas get real
[Executive Keynote] At SAP TechEd, experts, developers, IT leaders, and our SAP Community gather to learn, share, and build together. Hear firsthand from SAP Board Members Juergen Mueller and Muhammad Alam how innovations in SAP Build solutions, SAP Business AI, SAP BTP, and other solutions across our end-to-end portfolio are revolutionizing the tech world.´
Speakers:
• Juergen Mueller, Chief Technology Officer, SAP
• Muhammad Alam, SAP Product Engineering, SAP
Schedule:
• 📅 Tuesday, Oct 8 | 🕛 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CEST [KEY100CEST]
• 📅 Tuesday, Oct 8 | 🕛 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM CEST [KEY100EDT]

DEV101A & DEV101B | Keynote recap + Community welcome
[Developer Keynote] Join the Developer Advocates as they welcome the SAP Community to SAP TechEd, provide a short recap of the key announcements, and share insights into what it means for developers.
Speakers: Developer Advocates, SAP
Schedule:
• 📅Tuesday, Oct 8 | 🕛 10:30 AM - 10:55 AM CEST [DEV101A]
• 📅Tuesday, Oct 8 | 🕛 5:30 PM - 5:55 PM CEST [DEV101B]

DEV100A & DEV100B | Developer keynote [deconstructed]: Keeping the promise
[Developer Keynote Deconstructed] Hear from the developer advocates for a quick injection of news, recaps, and deep-dive demos covering various announcements from the event as well as other fun stuff.
Speakers: Developer Advocates, SAP
Schedule:
• 📅Tuesday, Oct 8 | 🕛3:30 PM - 3:55 PM CEST [DEV100A]
• 📅Tuesday, Oct 8 | 🕛9:00 PM - 9:25 PM CEST [DEV100B]

Track Overviews

AD100 – Unlock SAP Build and ABAP Cloud interoperability to elevate your extensions
[Track Overview, 45 min] Discover a new approach to building extensions while keeping your core clean. Learn how SAP Build and ABAP Cloud interoperability work together to foster fusion development. Whether you prefer pro-code or low-code tools, discover how to seamlessly integrate them to build extensions tailored to your needs. Learn from experts about best practices, innovative solutions, and practical applications that can enhance your development processes and drive business growth.
Speakers: Dr Alexander Rother (SAP), Thomas Volmering (SAP), Björn Schulz (REWE digital GmbH)
Schedule: 📅 Tuesday, Oct 8 | 🕛 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM CEST

DT100 – Unlocking the intelligent enterprise: Cloud ERP innovations for the future
[Track Overview, 45 min] Explore the future of cloud ERP, focusing on the latest innovations and strategies driving digital transformation. Delve into the technological backbone of SAP's vision for cloud ERP, covering in-app extensibility, integration with SAP Business Technology Platform, AI-powered automation, and the "suite-first" approach. Learn the benefits of a clean core and its role in enabling composability, empowering businesses to adapt and evolve, and get insights into this year’s cloud ERP track sessions.
Speakers: Jan Gilg (SAP)
Schedule: 📅 Tuesday, Oct 8 | 🕛 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CEST

Lectures

📅Tuesday, Oct 8

AD105 – Enhance your fusion team collaboration with ABAP Cloud and SAP Build
[Lecture, 25 min] Learn how to take advantage of interoperability between SAP’s low-code and pro-code solutions. Discover how you can use the graphical modeler in the development environment of SAP Build Code for the ABAP Cloud development model and how your ABAP Cloud projects can be integrated into the lobby of SAP Build solutions.
Speakers: Dr. Anne Keller (SAP), Tim Back (SAP)
Schedule: 📅 Tuesday, Oct 8 | 🕛 7:00 PM - 7:25 PM CEST

AD107 – Boost your coding efficiency: Explore Joule’s ABAP Developer capabilities
[Lecture, 25 min] Discover Joule's ABAP developer capabilities. Hear about detailed use cases, the generative AI road map, and insights on how these advancements can boost your productivity as a developer in your daily tasks.
Speakers: Dr. Jasmin Gruschke (SAP), Sebastian Baskovich (SAP)
Schedule: 📅 Tuesday, Oct 8 | 🕛 7:30 PM - 7:55 PM CEST

📅Wednesday, Oct 9

AD106 – Clean core extension of SAP S/4HANA with the latest ABAP Cloud features
[Lecture, 25 min] ABAP Cloud is the comprehensive development model for building cloud-ready business applications, services, and extensions on both SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, and SAP S/4HANA, helping ensure clean core compliance by definition. Learn about the latest features offered in ABAP Cloud and how generative AI can boost the development efficiency.
Speaker: Volker Drees (SAP)
Schedule: 📅 Wednesday, Oct 9 | 🕛 7:00 PM - 7:25 PM CEST

DT201 – Extensibility for SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
[Lecture, 25 min] The extensibility portfolio for SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition consist both on-stack and side-by-side extension techniques. In this lecture you will learn how on-stack key user extensibility can be used to develop a custom business object together with an application in SAP Build Apps.
Speaker: Dr. Thomas Schneider (SAP), Alda Dollani (SAP)
Schedule: 📅 Wednesday, Oct 9 | 🕛 2:30 PM - 2:55 PM CEST

DT200 – Clean Core Extensibility for SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition
[Lecture, 25 min] Learn how to manage your custom, on-stack extensions in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition with the ABAP Cloud development model following clean core principles. Find out about the new guidelines for clean core ABAP development in a well-known, three-tier extensibility model and how to handle transformation options for existing custom code to ABAP Cloud. Get an outlook of upcoming generative AI support and hear our plans for ABAP test cockpit to support governance of your clean core developments.
Speaker: Olga Dolinskaja (SAP), Thomas Fiedler (SAP)
Schedule: 📅 Wednesday, Oct 9 | 🕛 3:00 PM - 3:25 PM CEST

Jump-Starts

AD180 – Build SAP Fiori Apps with ABAP Cloud powered by Joule's ABAP Developer capabilities
[Jump-Start, 25 min] Learn how to develop transactional SAP Fiori apps in ABAP Cloud using the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model supported by generative AI. You will also learn about features such as business events for loosely coupled integration scenarios and read-only treeviews for displaying hierarchical data.
ABAP Cloud is the comprehensive development model for building clean core compliant apps, services, and extensions on SAP Business Technology Platform and SAP S/4HANA, in the cloud and on-premise.
Speaker: Carine Tchoutouo Djomo (SAP)
Schedule: 📅 Tuesday, Oct 8 | 🕛 7:30 PM - 7:55 PM CEST

DT280 – Building Clean Core Extensions with ABAP Cloud for SAP S/4HANA Cloud
[Jump-Start, 25 min] Learn how to speed up the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Cloud extensions with ABAP Cloud using two new ABAP Development Tools (ADT) based generators for adding extension fields and for building custom UI services on top of business objects that have been released by SAP.
Speaker: Andre Fischer (SAP)
Schedule: 📅 Wednesday, Oct 9 | 🕛 3:30 PM - 3:55 PM CEST

I hope this overview gives you a few more reasons to join us at SAP TechEd 2024.

We look forward to meeting and interacting with you virtually at SAP TechEd Virtual and in person at the local events in West Palm Beach (US), Melbourne (AUS), Copenhagen (DK), Birmingham (UK), and Wiesbaden (DE).

In the meantime, you can check out Devtoberfest by SAP TechEd 2024 and watch the replays of last year's events, SAP TechEd Virtual in 2023 and SAP's Devtoberfest in 2023.

Stay tuned - and see you there!

SAP Developer News, August 22nd, 2024

2024-08-22T21:10:00.209000+02:00

Podcast Version: https://podcast.opensap.info/sap-developers/2024/08/22/sap-developer-news-august-22nd-2024/

DESCRIPTION

SAP CodeJams LATAM Wrap Up

Request your own SAP CodeJam: https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-codejam-blog-posts/so-you-want-to-host-a-codejam-everything-you-need-to-know/ba-p/221415

ABAP CDS 2408 Release & External Entities

Blog post: https://community.sap.com/t5/blogs/blogarticleprintpage/blog-id/technology-blog-sap/article-id/174427
SAP Help Portal Link - https://help.sap.com/docs/abap-cloud/abap-data-models/cds-external-entities?version=s4hana_cloud

SAP TechEd Session Catalog is Live!

SAP TechEd: https://www.sap.com/events/teched.html
SAP TechEd Session Catalog: https://www.sap.com/events/teched/virtual/flow/sap/te24/catalog/page/catalog

SAP Open Source Licenses and AI Webinar

Registration links: internal / external participants

sap.ui.mdc library available for productive usage

CHAPTER TITLES

0:00 Intro

0:10 SAP CodeJams LATAM Wrap Up

1:19 ABAP CDS Release News 2408 – External Entities

2:58 TechEd Session Catalog is Live

3:37 SAP Open Source Licenses and AI Webinar

4:33 sap.ui.mdc library available for productive usage

Transcript

[Antonio and Josh] Hola, SAP developers. Hey, everybody. It's Josh. And Antonio. We are so pleased with the attendance, participation, and the feedback from these eight, ocho, CodeJams we just finished yesterday. Exactly. So from Sao Paulo, Santiago, Buenos Aires, and Bolotá, we experienced four great days focused on event-driven integrations and another four great days focused on SAP Build Apps, and a few Stammtisch as well. Besides the amazing technology and the people, the locations, I also learned something new. We traveled all over another continent. My first time here in South America, Latown, but I felt so at home. We talked SAP, shared community stories, and we chatted about Devtoberfest and TechEd. Agreed. I was quite happy to get to meet many developers around here and colleagues in this region as well. So I'm looking forward to meeting more in the near future. Yep. So that's it for this road trip. Thank you all so much. Muchas gracias. See you next time. Y lazamos, muchos gracias. Ciao.

[Sheena] The standard database of application server ABAP is SAP HANA database. And SAP ABAP program requires access to another database we use to configure a secondary connection. Andrea Schlotter, in her latest blog post on the 24.08 release of ABAP CDS, explains a new and exciting feature, CDS external entities. CDS external entities help to retrieve data from multiple other remote sources, which can be SAP HANA or non-SAP HANA databases. Unlike traditional secondary connections that limit access to a single database and require exact matching of remote and local objects, CDS external entities offer a more flexible and efficient approach by allowing access to multiple remote data sources within a single SQL statement. This feature leverages the data federation approach of the SAP HANA Smart Data Access technology. The blog post also talks about the comparison of secondary connection and external entities, how to access data in ABAP SQL, and establish outbound SQL access using an external entity. Please note that currently, only dynamic external entities are supported, which can only be accessed using ABAP SQL and cannot be used as a data source for other CDS entities. Also note that the dynamic external entities allow only read access, and writable external entities are planned for one of the upcoming releases. For details, check out the links in the description.

[Tom] Planning for TechEd Virtual 2024 is officially in full swing. And I'm thrilled to report that the session catalog is now live. Now is the time to explore all of the learning opportunities we have in store during our free virtual event this October. You'll find over 90 live sessions, including live lectures, code demos, track overviews, jumpstart tutorials, and expert analysis. Signing up is simple, just visit sapteched.com and register for our free virtual event on October 8th and 9th. So sign up now and I'll see you online in October.

[Ajay] Hello, SAP developers, greetings of the day. Generative AI, LLMs, tools such as Copilot and Codestral, everybody is in it now. But what does it mean in terms of responsibilities in the daily work of a developer in an enterprise context? SAP Open Source Webinar on Topic, Open Source Licenses within the context of AI is available on September 3rd, 2024 at 3 p.m. CEST. Georgi, who is an open source champion at SAP, will give an overview of illegal environment surrounding AI, talk about restrictions and obligations of licenses used for AI components, and give you examples of technical and regulatory solutions to avoid IP infringements. If this sounds interesting to you, do not miss this opportunity. Links to the registrations are in the description below.

[Nico] Hi, everyone, and welcome to the SAP Developer News. The SAP UI MDC library is now available for productive usage, and this is since SAPUI5 and OpenUI5 version 1.124. The MDC controls, which is short for metadata-driven controls, by the way, help you build smart controls and even whole applications following the SAP Fiori design guidelines. The SAP Fiori Elements flexible programming model for RoadAW4 also use these controls under the hood. But they work with other protocols such as plain REST as well. Check out these samples in the UI5 documentation, as well as the corresponding tutorial on GitHub. Links are in the description, and I hope to see you soon.

Real Talk with SAP TechEd Track Leads

2024-08-26T15:55:05.488000+02:00

Ready to get to know the experts who will be shaping your SAP TechEd experience this year? Introducing Real Talk with SAP TechEd Track Leads, where you'll meet the minds behind the tracks in this 6-part personal blog series leading up to the October virtual event days.

Every #TrackLeadTuesday, we'll reveal a fresh new intro blog from one or two of our 2024 track leads, bringing you closer to the SAP insiders guiding your upcoming TechEd journey. Learn more about what drives their passion, what's in store from their focus topic, and more.

On the Roster

Meet Claire | Application Development & Automation Track Lead
Meet Konstantin & Stephanie | SAP Business Technology Platform Track Leads
Meet Katya & Jerome | Artificial Intelligence Track Leads
Meet Eduardo & Britta | Data & Analytics Track Leads
Meet Suna | Digital Transformation with Cloud ERP Track Lead
Meet Shilpa & Ananth | Integration Track Leads

Ask, Share, Connect

Networking with fellow attendees and experts remains one of the top benefits for participating in SAP TechEd. But why wait? Let's start the conversation now! Our track leads can't wait to meet you. Here are some suggestions to help give them a warm welcome:

Introduce Yourself: Comment your name, job, and a little about yourself and what you're excited for at TechEd.
Share Your TechEd Toolkit: An open mind? Good notepad? Share what tools are must-haves for you at TechEd and see what others are packing.
Ask a Question: Something track-specific you’re curious about? Ask our track leads in the comments.

See you in the comments!

Real Talk with Claire | Application Development & Automation Track Lead

2024-08-27T09:00:00.031000+02:00

Hello, SAP Community members 👋 I am Ching Wei (Claire) Tseng, a Product Manager at SAP Build. Originally from Taiwan, I studied at Mannheim University in Germany, earning my master’s degree in 2018 before joining SAP. In my free time, I enjoy cooking Taiwanese, Japanese, and Italian dishes. I’m also an avid traveler and museum enthusiast.

In the Application Development and Automation (ADA) track of TechEd 2024, you can harness the power of SAP Build—a suite of low-code and pro-code solutions powered by generative AI—to accelerate application development, automation, and business site creation. Explore the latest innovations in ABAP, Build Code, and SAP Build for low-code to extend your ERP system while keeping the core clean!

What inspired you to specialize in this track?

We cover a wide range of topics, including SAP Build Process Automation, SAP Build Apps, SAP Build Work Zone, ABAP, SAPUI5, SAP Build Code, Enterprise Automation with SAP, SAP Mobile Services and more. I’m excited to collaborate with so many outstanding speakers and product managers. Stay tuned, as we will be announcing numerous new features and great news at TechEd!

How does this track embody the ‘where ideas get real’ spirit?

Our exceptional speakers will showcase various practical demos during the lectures, allowing you to learn how to apply our products and solutions in real business scenarios and enhance enterprise performance.

In AD181 jump-start session, you can gain comprehensive knowledge of full-stack development, process automation, and business site creation with SAP Build. In another jump-start session AD180, you’ll learn how to develop transactional SAP Fiori apps in the ABAP Cloud model using the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model, enhanced by generative AI.

Track stars (sessions to keep on your radar)

AD110 Accelerate development with the latest AI capabilities in SAP Build: Experience the power of Joule copilot in SAP Build solutions to accelerate your development process.
AD104 SAP Build Code: AI development and new service integrations with CAP: Examine new capabilities of SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP) in SAP Build Code, and experience how Joule copilot can speed up your extension development.
AD105 Enhance your fusion team collaboration with ABAP Cloud and SAP Build: Discover how you can use the graphical modeler in the development environment of SAP Build Code for the ABAP Cloud development model and how your ABAP Cloud projects can be integrated into the lobby of SAP Build solutions.
AD109 Experience the next level of Enterprise Automation with SAP: Explore the latest enhancements using SAP Build solutions, SAP Integration Suite, and SAP Signavio solutions together.
AD103 Extend your SAP solutions with custom mobile apps using SAP Build Code: Learn to transform your user experience with SAP Mobile Services and AI capabilities in SAP Build Code.

Most important of all, you can’t miss out on our intro session: AD100 Unlock SAP Build and ABAP Cloud interoperability to elevate your extensions. Discover a new approach to building extensions while keeping your core clean and learn how SAP Build solutions and the ABAP Cloud development model work together to foster fusion development!

What should be in everyone’s TechEd toolkit for 2024?

Laptop, Pad or phone 📱: As TechEd is 100% virtual this year, you can join TechEd easily any place!
Curiosity and an Open Mind 💡: TechEd is a great opportunity to learn and explore new technologies, come ready to engage with SAP experts and absorb as much as you can!
Agenda 📆: Pre-plan your interested sessions and keynotes to maximize your time.

Don't miss out! Explore the TechEd 2024 session catalog and ensure your favorite ADA track sessions are on your list. We're excited to connect with you at the upcoming TechEd sessions, where you can tap into the full potential of SAP BTP with both pro-code and low-code extensibility options.

SAP Developer News, August 29th, 2024

2024-08-29T21:10:00.041000+02:00

Podcast: https://podcast.opensap.info/sap-developers/2024/08/29/sap-developer-news-august-29th-2024/

DESCRIPTION

SAP BTP ABAP Environment Release 2408

Release Notes Blog Post: https://community.sap.com/t5/technology-blogs-by-sap/sap-btp-abap-environment-release-2408/ba-p/13801154

SAP TechEd Registration

SAP TechEd: https://www.sap.com/events/teched.html
SAP TechEd Session Catalog: https://www.sap.com/events/teched/virtual/flow/sap/te24/catalog/page/catalog

New CodeJam: Getting started with Generative AI Hub on SAP AI Core

New CodeJam in the topic list: https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-codejam-blog-posts/sap-codejam-topics/ba-p/221407
CodeJam event in Warsaw, Poland: https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-codejam/getting-started-with-generative-ai-hub-on-sap-ai-core/ec-p/13809704#M572

ABAP Developer Challenge and Devtoberfest

ABAP Developer Challenge: https://community.sap.com/t5/application-development-blog-posts/sap-developer-challenge-abap-core-data-services/ba-p/13778288
Devtoberfest: https://community.sap.com/t5/devtoberfest-blog-posts/devtoberfest-2024-contest/ba-p/13781593

CHAPTER TITLES

0:00 Intro

0:10 SAP BTP ABAP Environment Release 2408

2:15 SAP TechEd Registration

3:08 New CodeJam: Getting started with Generative AI Hub on SAP AI Core

4:04 ABAP Developer Challenge and Devtoberfest

Transcript

[Rich] Hey folks, Rich Heilman here, and yes it is time for yet again another release of the BTP ABAP environment, release 2408. And once again, this release is jam packed with new features for ABAP developers. Just to name a few, ABAP Developer Tools now supports a read-only fallback editor for development objects that do not have a native editor, for example BSPs, and also ADT now supports displaying warning messages coming from the HANA database while debugging nested AMDPs. CDS now supports external databases via ABAP CDS and ABAP SQL using CDS external entities. We also have support for logical external schemas for outbound SQL access with external entities. There has been updates to the ABAP repository object wizard, which now includes generating ABAP CDS provider models. There is also new support for creating CDS aspects to store and reuse field definitions and calculations. and we also have support for a few new annotations as well.

There are a bunch of new features around UI services in Fiori Launchpad, like support for adding a custom logo to the Launchpad and other customizing of the browser window. A lot of new features around integration topics like direct push-based integration over RFC, new enhancements around the advanced event mesh, and creating and assigning API packages.

Now I've only touched on a few of the new features to hit release 24.08. So, if you want the full story and all of the details, be sure to check out the 24.08 release blog post today. See you next time.

[Josh] It's time for SAP TechEd. Every year, TechEd is our time to get together, share ideas, learn, and have a lot of fun. Last year's TechEd was awesome, and good news, registration for TechEd 2024 is officially open. We've got an incredible TechEd lineup. First off, two full days of keynote analysis, code demos over 80 live sessions, three channels of programming, and live Q&A. That's right, they're still letting me talk live on a microphone. Then, and I am so excited about this, join us on tour as we make our way around the world with in-person stops on three continents throughout 2024 and 2025. We can't wait to connect in person for deep dive sessions, hands-on labs, and continue learning together. And trust me, this is a TechEd you will not wanna miss. See you online in October.

[Nora] Hey there, we have a new Generative AI CodeJam on the list. The first two events are already scheduled. One of them will be on the 20th of September in Warsaw, Poland at the KMD office and the other one will be right after Virtual TechEd in Munich. During the CodeJam you will learn how to access different large range models via Generative AI Hub on SAP AI Core. We will use the Python SDK of Generative AI Hub and we will also use the SAP AI Launchpad to access the models. You will also learn how to implement a retrieval augmented generation use case using the HANA Vector Engine and we will have a look at different chunking techniques, how you can chunk your documents right and then we will also have a look at a multi modal model where you will learn how to work with images and text. So, make sure to also check out all the other great code gems on the list, find an event near you or host your own event. See you there! Hello, SAP developers.

[Shilpa] I hope you are enjoying the August Developer Challenge on ABAP Core Data Services. The last task in this four-week challenge was out yesterday. We have seen huge response over 550 plus submissions throughout the challenge and thanks to each one of you for taking time and as well as involving in some good discussions on best practices. For those of you who have not yet taken part in the challenge, you have one more week left until we close it. In this four-week task, you will learn about the basics of ABAP series, annotations, associations, criticality and object page. While this challenge is coming to an end, we have another exciting event kicking off in September and that is Devtoberfest. We are back again with lots of interesting sessions which ranges from September 23rd until October 25th. Like last year, we have dedicated topics each day ranging from ABAP, CAP, SAP Build, Build Code, integration, machine learning, AI, and front-end. Most of the sessions are already scheduled in the community event page. Check it out and happy learning!

SAP Community - SAP TechEd

Don't miss it ! SAP TechEd Japan at Dec 6th 2023. / 登録はお済みですか？

[Replay]: SAP DemoJam 2023 - the Full Live Show!

コミュニティとエコシステム : SAP TechEd Japan こぼれ話

まずは、TechEd Japan クロージングセッションのおさらい

技術変化の激しいクラウド時代の学習は、ヒト（他人）の知識を積極的に吸収し、学習効果を最大にすること

恩送り：自分からも情報を共有する。自分がお世話になったら、自分の知識も誰かのために提供すること

こんな知識なんて大したことない！などと思わず、昔の自分を思い出してみて！

そうはいっても、自助や公助は欠かせない

SAP Japanが提供しているイネーブルメント・サポートコンテンツについて

今年イチオシのコンテンツ

SAP Globalが提供しているイネーブルメント・サポートコンテンツについて

LoB別スキルの拡大

SAPパートナーとしてBTPをスタートするには

SAP TECHED 2023: Navigating the Digital Transformation Landscape with Innovation and Next Practices

Navigating the Corporate Carousel: A Journey of Wearing Different Hats

Reflecting on my Transformative Journey at SAP Demo Jam 2023

Unlocking Success with SAP: Syed's Inspiring Journey to DemoJam Triumph

Installing SAPRouter on Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide

SAP Developer News, July 11th, 2024

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TRANSCRIPT

SAP ATTP overview, Architecture and features

Registration For SAP TechEd Virtual In 2024 Is Now Live!

SAP Developer News, August 1st, 2024

DESCRIPTION

CHAPTER TITLES

TRANSCRIPT

Choose your own adventure: The SAP TechEd Virtual session catalog is live!

SAP Developer News, August 15th, 2024

DESCRIPTION

CHAPTER TITLES

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Build the Skills to Bring out Your Best: SAP TechEd Virtual – Learning Zone Is Now Live!

ABAP Cloud Sessions at SAP TechEd in 2024

Keynotes

Track Overviews

Lectures

Jump-Starts

SAP Developer News, August 22nd, 2024

DESCRIPTION

CHAPTER TITLES

Transcript

Real Talk with SAP TechEd Track Leads

On the Roster

Ask, Share, Connect

Real Talk with Claire | Application Development & Automation Track Lead

SAP Developer News, August 29th, 2024

DESCRIPTION

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Transcript