Before you can generate a data transfer program, you must record the transactions using which the data is imported into the R/3 System. You use the batch input recorder to do this.

1. Display the initial screen of the batch input recorder (Transaction SHDB).
2. Choose Overview.
   The system displays an overview of all recordings.
3. Position the cursor on the relevant recording and choose Create program.
4. On the following screen, specify a program name.
5. You can also choose how the maintained field contents of the recorded screens are to be filled:

· Transfer the values that were used during the recording. If you require a flexible data transfer, you must modify this program.

· Set the parameters of the input values to be maintained and import these values from a data file. To set the parameters, the system creates a data structure and imports the data records from an external file into this data structure. The program assumes that the external file has been adapted to this data structure.

6. If you have decided to set parameters for the input values to be maintained, it is useful if you create a test file when you generate the program. To do this, flag the checkbox and enter a name for the test file. For more information, see creating a test file.
7. Choose Continue.
8. The system displays the attribute screen of the program editor. Choose the relevant attributes here and save the program.

You have now generated a data transfer program that you can use to import data into the R/3 System. The program can execute the data transfer using batch input or CALL TRANSACTION .