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ABAP

ESCO reuse: sector-specific

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ABAP.

ABAP — the techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ABAP. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge.

Category: knowledge › software and applications development and analysis Also known as: ABAP Programming Techniques, ABAP software development, ABAP programming techniques, ABAP software techniques

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Frequently asked questions

What is ABAP?

The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ABAP.

What category of skill is ABAP?

ESCO classifies ABAP under the knowledge category, specifically in the software and applications development and analysis subcategory.

How transferable is ABAP between industries?

ESCO tags ABAP as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is ABAP the same as ABAP Programming Techniques?

Yes — ABAP is also known as ABAP Programming Techniques, ABAP software development, ABAP programming techniques, or ABAP software techniques. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn ABAP?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands ABAP and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.