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Transport ABAP Objects Using git-based Change and Transport System (gCTS)

Transport ABAP development objects using gCTS and the Manage Software Components app. Each software component has a 1:1 relationship with a git repo.

Overview

You will learn

  • How to create software component
  • How to pull software component
  • How to release transport request
  • How to create main branch
  • How to create other branches
Thomas Jung T Thomas Jung August 21, 2026
Created on March 9, 2023
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Prerequisites

Prerequisites

  • SAP BTP, ABAP environment user
    • ADT version 2.96 or higher
    • Administrator role assigned to user

Steps

Intro

In this tutorial, wherever XXX appears, use a number (e.g. 000).


Step 1 Create software component

  1. Logon to ADT, right-click on your ABAP cloud project and select Properties.

    Create software component
    Create software component

  2. Click on your system URL.

    Create software component
    Create software component

  3. Logon to your ABAP system in your SAP Fiori launchpad and select Manage Software Component.

    Create software component
    Create software component

  4. Select + to add a new software component.

    Create software component
    Create software component

  5. Create a new software component:

    • Name: Z_SWCT_XXX
    • Type: Development

    Click Save.

    Create software component
    Create software component

Step 2 Pull software component
+
Step 3 Create ABAP class
+
Step 4 Release transport request
+
Step 5 Create new branch
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Step 6 Test yourself
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1. Create software component 2. Pull software component 3. Create ABAP class 4. Release transport request 5. Create new branch 6. Test yourself 7. More Information