ABAP Code Formatter
ABAPNewFormat and beautify ABAP code online. Normalize indentation, uppercase keywords, align assignments, and follow SAP ABAP clean code guidelines automatically.
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About ABAP Code Formatter
SAP's ABAP Clean Code guidelines call for consistent indentation, uppercase keywords, and aligned assignments, but retrofitting an old report to match them by hand is tedious. This formatter normalizes existing ABAP source — indentation, keyword casing, alignment — without changing its logic, useful when standardizing legacy code before a refactor or code review.
How to use this tool
- Paste your existing ABAP source code.
- The tool normalizes indentation and uppercases ABAP keywords automatically.
- Review the aligned assignment operators and chained method calls for readability.
- Copy the formatted code back into ADT and diff against the original before committing, to keep the change reviewable.
All processing happens locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server. Your SAP code and business data remain private at all times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What formatting rules does this tool apply?
The formatter uppercases ABAP keywords (SELECT, IF, LOOP, etc.), normalizes indentation to 2 spaces per level, aligns assignment operators (=), adds spaces around operators, and removes trailing whitespace — following SAP Clean ABAP guidelines.
Is the formatted code safe to use in production?
The formatter only changes whitespace and keyword casing — it does not alter logic. However, always review the output before using it, especially for complex or legacy ABAP code with unusual formatting.
Does SAP ABAP have an official code style guide?
Yes. SAP published the Clean ABAP guide on GitHub (github.com/SAP/clean-abap), which covers naming, formatting, structure, and best practices. The ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse also has a built-in formatter.
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