Editing Tables and Indexes in the Database 
Basic Functions
The functions Create database table, Delete database table and Activate and adjust database are provided for transparent tables. You can execute such a function by selecting the
processing type and pressing the corresponding button.
Creating Secondary Indexes).

Since
pooled and cluster tables are not separate tables in the database, the functions Create database table and Delete database table are not applicable for these table categories. The Delete data function is offered instead. It deletes the table data from the corresponding physical table pool or table cluster.
Functions for Indexes
You go to the maintenance screen for indexes with Goto ® Indexes. A list of all the table indexes that exist in the ABAP Dictionary is displayed. Select the required index by double-clicking. The following functions are offered in the next screen:
Other Functions
The database utility also offers a number of check and repair functions for tables.
runtime object of the table with Extras
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Database object
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Check. The indexes on the table in the ABAP Dictionary are compared with the indexes on the database. You can compare the runtime object of the table with the information entered in the ABAP Dictionary maintenance screen with Extras
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Runtime object
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Check. Both definitions are displayed. The differences found are highlighted. In both cases you can switch between a delta (only differences) or full (all information) display of the check results.
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technical settings of the table were modified, but the table structure was not changed. Some of the modified settings can only take effect in the database once the table has been converted. A table conversion cannot be triggered with the Activate and adjust database function in this case because the table structure has not changed.
runtime object for the database table with Table
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Reconstruct. This runtime object only contains the information about the table that is available in the database, such as the field name and data types. It does not contain other information about the table that only exists in the ABAP Dictionary, such as specifications for buffering. Only user DDIC has the authorization to execute this function. Only use this function to temporarily correct inconsistencies (database status and runtime object differ) and be sure to adjust the table in the usual way in the ABAP Dictionary and activate it there at a later time.