--- parser: v2 auto_validation: true primary_tag: software-product>sap-btp--abap-environment tags: [ tutorial>beginner, programming-tool>abap-development, software-product>sap-business-technology-platform] time: 5 author_name: Merve Temel author_profile: https://github.com/mervey45 slug: abap-environment-console-application canonical_url: https://developers.sap.com/tutorials/abap-environment-console-application --- # Create Your First ABAP Console Application Create an ABAP package and an ABAP class in the SAP BTP, ABAP Environment with the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse. ## Prerequisites **For ABAP license:** - You have set up your ABAP environment as described in [Getting Started with a Customer Account: Workflow in the ABAP Environment](https://help.sap.com/viewer/65de2977205c403bbc107264b8eccf4b/Cloud/en-US/e34a329acc804c0e874496548183682f.html) - You have a user in the ABAP Environment [Connect to the ABAP System](https://help.sap.com/viewer/65de2977205c403bbc107264b8eccf4b/Cloud/en-US/7379dbd2e1684119bc1dd28874bbbb7b.html) - You have downloaded the ABAP Development Tools (ADT). SAP recommends the latest version of ADT, available from [ABAP Development Tools](https://tools.hana.ondemand.com/#abap) **For ABAP Trial:** - You need an SAP BTP, ABAP environment [trial user](abap-environment-trial-onboarding). - You have downloaded the ABAP Development Tools (ADT). SAP recommends the latest version of ADT, available from [ABAP Development Tools](https://tools.hana.ondemand.com/#abap) ## You will learn - How to create an ABAP cloud project in ADT - How to create an ABAP package - How to create an ABAP class - How to execute the application console ## Intro In this tutorial, wherever `XXX` appears, use a number (e.g. `000`) or your initials. For more information, see: - [SAP Help Portal: What is SAP BTP](https://help.sap.com/viewer/65de2977205c403bbc107264b8eccf4b/Cloud/en-US/6a2c1ab5a31b4ed9a2ce17a5329e1dd8.html) --- ### Open the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) Open the ADT and change to the ABAP perspective, using the menu. ![ABAP menu](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sap-tutorials/abap-core-development/main/tutorials/abap-environment-console-application/adt-abap-menu.png) And select **ABAP** and choose **Open**. ![perspective](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sap-tutorials/abap-core-development/main/tutorials/abap-environment-console-application/perspective.png) Or select the icon. ![ADT ABAP icon](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sap-tutorials/abap-core-development/main/tutorials/abap-environment-console-application/adt-abap-icon.png) ### Create an ABAP Cloud project 1. In the ADT, select the menu path **File** > **New** > **Other**. ![Create an ABAP Cloud project in ADT](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sap-tutorials/abap-core-development/main/tutorials/abap-environment-console-application/other.png) 2. Search for ABAP Cloud Project, select it and choose **Next**. ![Select ABAP Cloud Project](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sap-tutorials/abap-core-development/main/tutorials/abap-environment-console-application/abap.png) 3. Paste the URL of your ABAP instance in **Service URL** and choose **Next**. ![step2c-enter-URL](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sap-tutorials/abap-core-development/main/tutorials/abap-environment-console-application/step2c-enter-URL.png) 5. choose **Open Logon Page in Browser**. ![Create ABAP cloud project](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sap-tutorials/abap-core-development/main/tutorials/abap-environment-console-application/project4.png) 6. Now you've been authenticated automatically. Provide your credentials if requested. The credentials are the same you used to create your trial account on SAP BTP. 7. Go back to ADT and choose **Finish**. ![Create ABAP cloud project](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sap-tutorials/abap-core-development/main/tutorials/abap-environment-console-application/project52.png) Choose **Finish**. ### Create ABAP package 1. Right-click on the package `ZLOCAL` and select **New** > **ABAP Package** from the context menu. ![Add ABAP package](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sap-tutorials/abap-core-development/main/tutorials/abap-environment-console-application/package.png) 2. Provide the required information and move on with **Next**. - Name: **`ZPACKAGE_XXX`** - Description: My Package XXX - **Check** Add to favorite packages. ![Create ABAP package](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sap-tutorials/abap-core-development/main/tutorials/abap-environment-console-application/abappackage.png) Choose **Next >**. 3. Create a new request and choose **Finish**. ![Select transport request](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sap-tutorials/abap-core-development/main/tutorials/abap-environment-console-application/transport.png) The ABAP package is now created. ### Create new ABAP class 1. Add a new ABAP class to your package. ![Add new ABAP class](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sap-tutorials/abap-core-development/main/tutorials/abap-environment-console-application/class.png) 2. Maintain the required information and choose **Next** twice: - Name: **`Z_CLASS_XXX`** - Description: My class XXX ![Add new ABAP class](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sap-tutorials/abap-core-development/main/tutorials/abap-environment-console-application/abapclass.png) 3. choose **Finish**. ![Select transport request](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sap-tutorials/abap-core-development/main/tutorials/abap-environment-console-application/request.png) 4. Your class is now created. ![Select transport request](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sap-tutorials/abap-core-development/main/tutorials/abap-environment-console-application/emptyclass.png) ### Implement Interface 1. In the class definition, specify the interface `IF_OO_ADT_CLASSRUN` in the public section as shown on the screenshot. Now go to the class implementation and provide the implementation of the method `IF_OO_ADT_CLASSRUN~MAIN`. As shown on the screenshot, it should output the text Hello World! using the code line below `out->write('Hello World!').` ```ABAP CLASS z_class_xxx DEFINITION PUBLIC FINAL CREATE PUBLIC . PUBLIC SECTION. INTERFACES if_oo_adt_classrun. PROTECTED SECTION. PRIVATE SECTION. ENDCLASS. CLASS z_class_xxx IMPLEMENTATION. METHOD if_oo_adt_classrun~main. out->write( 'Hello world!' ). ENDMETHOD. ENDCLASS. ``` 2. Save and activate your changes. ![Implement an Interface](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sap-tutorials/abap-core-development/main/tutorials/abap-environment-console-application/saveandactivate.png) ### Execute ABAP application 1. Right-click your class and select **Run As** > **ABAP Application (Console)** or select your class and press **`F9`**. ![Execute ABAP application](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sap-tutorials/abap-core-development/main/tutorials/abap-environment-console-application/console.png) 2. Check your result. ![Execute ABAP application](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sap-tutorials/abap-core-development/main/tutorials/abap-environment-console-application/result.png) ### Test yourself