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You can create data elements either in the integrated SAP GUI or using the creation wizard of the form-based editor if your Eclipse-based IDE is connected with SAP NetWeaver 7.5 SP00 or higher.

Prerequisites

You have identified the ABAP package in which the development object is going to be created.
Tip If you have not yet already done so, add this package to the Favorites of your ABAP project. See also: Adding or Removing a Favorite Package

Procedure

  1. In the Project Explorer, select the relevant Package node.
  2. Open the context menu and choose Start of the navigation path New Next navigation step Other... Next navigation step Dictionary End of the navigation path.
  3. Select Data Element to launch the creation wizard.
  4. Enter the Name and Description for the data element to be created.
  5. Choose Next.
  6. Assign a transport request.
  7. Start the creation with Finish.

Results

The inactive version of a data element is created and stored in ABAP Dictionary. In the Project Explorer, the new data element is added to the Dictionary folder of the corresponding package.

The form-based ABAP Dictionary editor is opened. Here you can edit the data element.