I am new to ABAP debugging and often face issues where my program gives an error, returns incorrect data, or does not enter the expected condition.
I know that breakpoints can be used, but I want to understand the complete debugging process in a simple and practical way.
For example, I want to know how to find why an internal table is empty, why a SELECT statement is not returning data, why an IF condition is not working, or why sy-subrc has an unexpected value.
Please help with the following points:
- How can we start debugging an ABAP report, function module, class method, BAdI, user exit, or enhancement?
- What is the difference between session breakpoint and external breakpoint?
- When should we use a breakpoint, watchpoint, or conditional breakpoint?
- How can we debug a background job, RFC call, update task, IDoc, or Web Dynpro application?
- How do we check variable values, internal tables, structures, field symbols, and references in the ABAP debugger?
- How can we identify why a
SELECTstatement returns no records? - How can we use
sy-subrccorrectly while debugging? - How can we skip code, change variable values temporarily, or move the execution pointer during debugging?
- What are the most useful debugger shortcuts and tips for beginners?
- What are common ABAP debugging mistakes and how can they be avoided?
A simple step-by-step explanation with real examples, screenshots, and common troubleshooting scenarios would be very helpful.