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Service Center, Extensions & IDE Tools - Complete Reference
Table of Contents
- Service Providers
- Additional Extensions
- IDE Features
- Advanced Development
- Custom Extensions
- Troubleshooting
- Documentation Links
Service Providers
The Service Center provides a central entry point to explore services from multiple providers.
SAP System Service Provider
Integrates systems from your BAS subaccount for data sourcing and development.
Features:
- Automatic login using BAS user credentials
- ABAP Service Catalog and Cloud for Customer Catalog
- Explore business objects and ABAP CDS views
- Generate custom OData V4 services
- RFC (Remote Function Call) support
Prerequisites for Business Objects:
- SAMLAssertion authentication
- Access to Development Tenant (Client 80)
- BR_DEVELOPER business role permissions
Project Integration:
| Project Type | Integration |
|---|---|
| SAP Fiori | Add via "Add to SAP Fiori Project" button |
| CAP Node | External services in srv/external with XML/CDS files |
| Java | OData services with Maven dependencies |
Developer Hub Service Provider
Access products and services published in Developer Hub.
Prerequisites:
- Business_Application_Studio_Administrator role
- Service instance created in Developer Hub
- Connection to space with Developer Hub subscription
Destination Properties:
Type = HTTP
ProxyType = Internet
Authentication = OAuth2ClientCredentials
HTML5.DynamicDestination = true
WebIDEEnabled = true
WebIDEUsage = apihub_enterprise
Product Categories:
- SAP S/4HANA Cloud Products (from connected systems)
- Custom Products (requires onboarding)
Unified Customer Landscape Service Provider
Aggregates packages and services from registered SAP S/4HANA Cloud systems.
Prerequisites:
- Administrator registers S/4HANA Cloud system in BTP global account
- Create "Developing with SAP Business Application Studio" formation type
- Configure destination for each consumption bundle
Destination Properties:
Type = HTTP
ProxyType = Internet
HTML5.DynamicDestination = true
WebIDEEnabled = true
x-system-type = SAP S/4HANA Cloud
x-correlation-id = sap.s4:communicationScenario:SAP_COM_<XXXX>
x-system-id = <System ID name>
SAP Business Accelerator Hub Service Provider
Access SAP Business Accelerator Hub products, packages, services, and events.
Note: Only products/packages with OData services are displayed.
Available Products:
- SAP S/4HANA Cloud
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP SuccessFactors
- SAP Customer Experience
- SAP Business Technology Platform
Usage: One-time authentication per session for service access.
Additional Extensions
Scenario Extensions
| Extension | Description |
|---|---|
| Development Tools for SAP Build Work Zone | Create UI Integration cards for unified information display |
| HTML5 Application Template | Wizard-based HTML5 application creation |
| HTML5 Runner | Local HTML5 app execution with run configurations |
| SAP BAS Extension Development | Create, deploy, manage custom extensions |
| Workflow Module | Build workflow applications with SAP Workflow Management |
Tool Extensions
| Extension | Description |
|---|---|
| CDS Graphical Modeler | Visual editor for SAP core data service models |
| Docker Image Builder | Build docker images (not persistent) |
| Headless Testing Framework | End-to-end testing for UI5 apps with OPA5 selectors |
| Java Tools | SapMachine 11/17, SAP JVM 8, Maven 3.8.1, Tomcat 9.0.33 |
| Launchpad Module | Add launchpad to multitarget applications |
| Python Tools | IntelliSense, formatting, linting, debugging, Jupyter |
| SAP HANA Tools | Native HANA development with graphical editors |
| SAP HANA XS Advanced Tools | Native XS Advanced application development |
| SAPUI5 Adaptation Project | Extend SAP Fiori applications |
| SAPUI5 Layout Editor & Extensibility | Visual XML development, extend ABAP repo apps |
Runtime Capabilities (Full Stack Projects)
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Audit Logging | Automated logging of personal data operations (requires premium edition) |
| Change Tracking | Automated capturing and viewing of entity change records |
| Attachments | File storage with SAP Object Store and Malware Scanning |
| Telemetry | Tracing and metrics with SAP Cloud Logging |
Usage: Access via Storyboard → Runtime Capabilities toolbar
IDE Features
Guide Center
Step-by-step guidance for SAP development scenarios based on expert best practices.
Access: Command Palette → "Guide Center"
Features:
- Guides tailored to dev space type
- Interactive steps with action triggers
- Opens relevant tools in new tabs
- Links to documentation
Search
Within File (Ctrl+F):
- Find and replace in current file
- Results highlighted in editor, overview ruler, minimap
- Navigate with
Enter/Shift+Enter - Find in selection mode
- Multiline search (
Ctrl+Enterfor line breaks)
Across Files (Ctrl+Shift+F):
- Search all files in opened folder
- Results grouped by file with hit counts
- Include/exclude patterns supported
Glob Syntax:
*- one or more characters?- single character**- any path segments{}- group conditions[]- character ranges!prefix - exclude pattern
Default Exclusions: node_modules (configurable)
Problems View
Aggregates errors and warnings from all open files.
Access: View → Problems
Features:
- Click item to navigate to code location
- Filters for errors, warnings, info
Application Preview
Preview Running Apps:
- Command Palette →
Ports: Preview - Select from exposed applications
- Opens in new browser tab
Configure Notifications:
- Settings → Ports
- Edit "Exclude Expose Notifications"
- Add port numbers/ranges to suppress
Terminal
Pre-installed tools: Maven, npm, additional tools installable.
Access:
- Terminal → New Terminal
- Right-click folder → Open in Integrated Terminal
Template Wizard
Uses any Yeoman generator for project/module creation.
Access: Command Palette → "Open Template Wizard"
Important: Using templates makes you code owner. Implement CI/CD vulnerability scanning.
Advanced Development
Multi-Subaccount Development
Develop in one subaccount, deploy to another (different regions possible).
Steps:
- Create two regional subaccounts
- Configure design-time subaccount with BAS subscription
- Enable Cloud Foundry on runtime subaccount
- Create matching destinations in both subaccounts
- Configure CF login with runtime subaccount endpoint
- Develop, test, and deploy
Running in Incognito Mode
Test applications with different users.
Process:
- Launch app from BAS
- Copy application URL
- Open private browser window
- Navigate to:
<BAS URL>/login?e=<application URL> - Authenticate with BAS credentials
- Provide app-specific credentials if needed
Building and Deploying MTAs
Build Methods:
- Context menu: Right-click
mta.yaml→ Build MTA Project - Command Palette: Enter "MTA" → Build MTA Project
- Task Explorer: Create reusable build task
- CLI: Use Cloud MTA Build Tool
Deploy Methods:
- Context menu: Right-click
.mtarfile → Deploy MTA Archive - Command Palette: Enter "MTA" → Deploy MTA Archive
- Task Explorer: Create reusable deployment task
- CLI: Use cf deploy command
Output: MTAR files stored in mta_archives folder
VS Code Remote Access
Connect from local VS Code desktop to BAS dev spaces.
Benefits:
- Use local VS Code installation
- Maintain remote dev space resources
- Secure connection
Custom Extensions
Creating Extensions
Prerequisites:
- Extension Deployer role
- SAP BAS Extension Development extension enabled
Steps:
- Create extension.json:
{
"apiVersion": "1.0",
"name": "extension-name",
"namespace": "your-namespace",
"displayName": "Extension Display Name",
"description": "Extension description",
"author": "Author Name",
"version": "1.0.0",
"yeomanPackages": [
{
"name": "@scope/generator-name",
"versionRange": "^1.0.0"
}
],
"vscodeExtensions": [
{
"name": "extension-name",
"url": "[https://url-to-vsix-file"](https://url-to-vsix-file")
}
]
}
-
Deploy: Run
wex deployin terminal -
Verify: Check Dev Space Manager for extension
Removing Extensions
wex delete -x <namespace>/<ext-name>
Note: Cannot delete if active in any dev space.
Troubleshooting
Webview Issues
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Private Firefox blank page | Use standard Firefox session |
| "Could not register service workers" | Disable Kaspersky or use Firefox |
| HANA editor won't open | Disable AdBlock extension |
File Backup Issues
Popup Error: Content not being backed up.
Resolution:
- Save all open files
- Push Git changes
- Access Dev Space Manager
- Export project
- Restart dev space
- Import project
Best Practice: Always sync to remote Git repository.
Documentation Links
Last Updated: 2025-11-22 Source: https://github.com/SAP-docs/sap-btp-business-application-studio/tree/main/docs