Which part of SQL is directly represented by ABAP SQL?

ABAP SQL directly represents the Data Manipulation Language (DML) part of SQL. DML is responsible for the manipulation of data within the database, which includes operations such as inserting, updating, and deleting data records. In the context of ABAP SQL, this means that developers can interact with the database and perform these DML operations using ABAP code.

DML is fundamental for programmatically handling database records, allowing for the retrieval and modification of data necessary for application logic. Given that ABAP is primarily used for developing applications that interact with SAP databases, the focus on DML aligns well with the programming needs of an ABAP developer.

This distinction is critical; while DDL (Data Definition Language) involves database structure modifications, such as creating or altering tables, and DCL (Data Control Language) is concerned with access permissions, ABAP SQL encompasses the commands that deal specifically with existing data, making DML the correct representation.