ABAP Sniffer (Code Scanner)

ABAP Sniffer is an ABAP-based tool for scanning various SAP program objects (such as reports, function groups, classes, interfaces, enhancements, etc.) to find occurrences of specific patterns in the code.

Features

• Search Across Multiple Object Types: The tool can search through reports, function groups, classes, interfaces, enhancements, and more.
• Pattern Matching: Supports both plain text and regular expression search.

Usage

To use ABAP Sniffer, follow these steps:

1. Run the Program

   • Execute the program ZABAP_P_SNIFFER from transaction SE38.

2. Configure Search Parameters

   • Specify the required search parameters in the selection screen:
     • Pattern: Enter the text or regular expression to search for in the source code.
     • Program Type & Name: Filter the search by report type or name.
     • Package: Restrict the search to specific SAP packages.
     • Function/Function Group: Limit the search to specific function groups or function names.
     • Class/Interface: Search within specific classes or interfaces.
     • Enhancement: Include specific enhancement points in the search.
     • With Modifications: Optionally include modifications made to standard objects.

3. Execute the Search

   • Press the Execute button to start the scanning process.

4. View Results

   • The results will be displayed in a hierarchical ALV table. Use the links to navigate directly to the relevant source code lines.

Installation

You can install ABAP Sniffer using one of the following methods:

1. Using ABAPGit

• Install ABAPGit in your SAP system if it's not already installed.
• Open the ABAPGit application in your system.
• Clone the repository URL of this project into ABAPGit.
• Pull the code into your system. ABAPGit will automatically create the necessary objects in your package.

2. Manual Installation

• Copy the main program ZABAP_P_SNIFFER and its associated objects.
• Go to transaction SE38 in your SAP system.
• Create a new program named ZABAP_P_SNIFFER.
• Paste the code into the editor and activate it.

License

This tool is released under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.