How to import data from TXT and CSV into SAP using ABAP with GUI_UPLOAD [2025]

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Hi everyone 👋,
In this video, I’ll show you how to upload TXT or CSV files in ABAP using the standard class CL_GUI_FRONTEND_SERVICES and the GUI_UPLOAD method 📂.
You’ll learn how to handle different separators, fill internal tables dynamically, and display the uploaded data in a clean way.

Enjoy the tutorial and drop your questions in the comments! 💬

Timecodes
00:00 - Introduction & File Upload Demo
01:10 - Creating the Selection Screen (File & Separator)
02:30 - Improving Selection Texts & Adding Search Help
04:30 - Using CL_GUI_FRONTEND_SERVICES for File Dialog
06:40 - Displaying Selected File Path in the Parameter
08:10 - Filtering File Types in File Open Dialog
09:40 - Uploading Files with GUI_UPLOAD
11:20 - Splitting File Lines by Separator
13:00 - Using CL_ABAP_TYPEDESCR to Read Structure Metadata
15:10 - Filling Internal Table Dynamically from File Data
17:00 - Displaying Data with CL_DEMO_OUTPUT
18:30 - Testing with Different File Types (CSV, TXT)
20:00 - Handling Tab-Delimited Files (Horizontal Tab Issue)
21:40 - Converting Separator to Correct Hex Value
23:10 - Final Result & Demo of All Test Cases
23:40 - Closing Remarks & Next Steps