API examples in SAP examples

API examples

These API examples show calling SAP over its interfaces, an OData request, a BAPI call, illustrating how external and custom code interacts with SAP data.

Quick answer

The examples show the two dominant styles: modern OData/REST (JSON over HTTP, token auth, query options) for web/cloud, and classic BAPI/RFC for program-level SAP access.

Key takeaways

Watch out: Skipping result/error checks.
Worked examples: odata (external call), bapi (abap), what it teaches.
How API examples fits into SAP development and the wider SAP landscape

OData (external call)

GET /sap/opu/odata/sap/API_BUSINESS_PARTNER/A_BusinessPartner?$top=5
Authorization: Bearer <token>
Accept: application/json

BAPI (ABAP)

CALL FUNCTION 'BAPI_MATERIAL_GET_DETAIL'
  EXPORTING material = lv_matnr
  IMPORTING material_general_data = ls_data
            return = ls_return.

What it teaches

The examples show the two dominant styles: modern OData/REST (JSON over HTTP, token auth, query options) for web/cloud, and classic BAPI/RFC for program-level SAP access. Always authenticate properly, check results (HTTP status or RETURN), and use released APIs from the Business Accelerator Hub.

Common pitfalls

Skipping result/error checks.
Hard-coded credentials.
Using unreleased interfaces.

Practice challenge

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Which statement is true of API examples?

Frequently asked questions

What does the term API examples refer to in SAP?

These API examples show calling SAP over its interfaces, an OData request, a BAPI call, illustrating how external and custom code interacts with SAP data.

What is connected to API examples in an SAP landscape?

The examples show the two dominant styles: modern OData/REST (JSON over HTTP, token auth, query options) for web/cloud, and classic BAPI/RFC for program-level SAP access.

What tends to go wrong with API examples?

Skipping result/error checks. Hard-coded credentials. Using unreleased interfaces.