Create Attributes of Entity Type

You can create only directly assigned attributes in the Data Modeler.

1. Choose  Goto  Attributes  in the screen Change Entity Type: Definition. The Create Attributes screen is displayed.

2. Enter a name for the attribute.

   • Naming convention:

     Attribute names may be up to 10 characters in length. Only alphanumeric characters and underscores may be used.

3. Assign the attribute a category ( Cat).

   The attribute category is used to indicate the purpose of an entity type. Press F4 to obtain a list of possible entries. An attribute can be assigned a maximum of two categories.

4. Assign a data element to the attribute:

   • Assign existing data element, name known

     Enter the name of the data element.

   • Assign existing data element, name not known

     Position the cursor on the empty input field and click on the arrow to the right of the input field to access the ABAP Repository Information System. The selection screen for data elements is displayed.

     Enter your selection criteria in the selection screen and choose Execute. Select the data element you require from the hit list and click on Choose to copy it to the Create Attributes screen.

   • Assign existing data element, part of name known

     Enter the part of the name you know into the input field and use * to represent the part of the name you do not know. Click on the arrow to the right of the entry field. A hit list is displayed.

     Using the cursor, select a data element and press ENTER.

   • Create and assign data element

     Enter a name for the new data element. You can access the ABAP Dictionary by double-clicking the name. You can now create a new data element. See also the documentation for the ABAP Dictionary. Once you have saved, checked, and activated your data element, click Back to return to the Create Attributes screen.

5. Check the new attributes before saving.