Testing & Quality
What is Static Code Analysis?
Examining source code without executing it to detect defects, vulnerabilities, and standards violations.
In SAP, ATC and Code Inspector perform static checks on ABAP. Security-specific scanners check for injection and authorization gaps. Results can gate transport release.
Related terms
ABAP Test Cockpit
SAP's framework for running static checks on ABAP code, including syntax, performance, security, and S/4HANA readiness.
Code Inspector
An SAP tool for static analysis of ABAP repository objects using configurable check variants.
Shift-Left Testing
Moving testing activities earlier in the delivery lifecycle to find defects when they are cheaper to fix.
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