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Procedure

To create a term, proceed as follows:

  1. Call transaction STERM.

  2. Enter the term and choose Create (Create).

    The system checks whether the term you wish to create already exists in the terminology database.

    • If this term already exists in SAPterm, the system displays a warning.

      • Choose Display (Display) to view the existing terms.

        The Terminology Concept dialog box appears. You can use the Next Entry (Next Entry) and Previous Entry (Previous Entry) functions to branch from one terminology concept to the next.

        Choose Continue (Continue) to return to the initial screen.

        Note Note

        Ensure that you read the existing terms carefully and decide whether you need to enter this term again. You may only need to add the application component of the term you wish to enter to the term that is already maintained in SAPterm. For more information, see Adding an Additional Application Component to an Existing Term.

        End of the note.

      • Choose Create (Create) to enter the term again.

        The maintenance screen appears.

    • If this term does not yet exist, the maintenance screen appears.

  3. Enter the required data.

    For more information, see Maintenance Dialog: Maintain Entry.

  4. To save your entries, choose Save (Save).

Result

The system saves the term in the terminology database.