ABAP ADT FAQs

Question 1

Does ABAP ADT support SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ABAP ADT offers robust support for SAP BTP environments, featuring JWT/XSUAA authentication and a browser-based token helper. It also enables freestyle SQL query execution via the ADT Data Preview API, though direct data preview of database tables has BTP backend policy limitations.

Question 2

Can I manage transport requests and activate ABAP objects with this tool?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. ABAP ADT includes integrated functionalities for creating and retrieving transport requests, streamlining your change management process. It also provides universal activation for any ABAP object, making development efficient.

Question 3

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in the context of ABAP ADT?

Accepted Answer

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is the underlying communication protocol that ABAP ADT uses. It allows external development tools to 'talk' to your ABAP system, enabling them to perform actions like retrieving source code, managing data structures, and executing commands.

Question 4

What is ABAP ADT and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

ABAP ADT is a server that acts as a crucial bridge, enabling external development tools (like VS Code extensions) to interact seamlessly with SAP ABAP systems. It uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to manage and retrieve information from your ABAP environment.

Question 5

What kind of ABAP objects can I manage using ABAP ADT?

Accepted Answer

ABAP ADT provides comprehensive management capabilities for a wide array of ABAP objects, including Domains, Data Elements, Tables, Structures, Views, Classes, and Programs. You can create, retrieve, and universally activate these objects.

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