ABAP is a programming language developed by SAP for the development of business applications in the SAP environment. The ABAP Objects component makes object-oriented programming possible. ABAP is the programming interface of Application Server ABAP (AS ABAP) in SAP NetWeaver.

An SAP/ABAP developer is responsible for designing and creating software programs and applications through the SAP and ABAP programming codes. They conduct multiple diagnostic tests for newly-created and existing applications to ensure adherence to quality standards and requirements.