Tables (SAP Library

Tables

A table is defined in the ABAP Dictionary and automatically created in the underlying database when it is activated. At this time the database-independent table definition in the ABAP Dictionary is converted to a table definition of the underlying database.

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Also read the following information:

General information about building a table.

Information on improving access to the table data with indexes and buffer settings.

Brief instructions for creating a table.

Information on enhancing standard tables with your own fields using append structures.

Information on what you must take into account when changing existing tables.

You can call the complete documentation about the ABAP Dictionary in every maintenance screen of a Dictionary object with Help ® Application help.