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This SAP article will guide you all about “How to create database table in SAP ABAP” step by step with screenshots.

Steps to create database table in SAP ABAP

Transaction code: - SE11

SAP Menu Path: – SAP Menu -> Tools -> ABAP Workbench -> Development -> SE11-ABAP Dictionary.

create data elements path

Step 1: - Follow the above menu path

Step 2: - Enter transaction code “SE11″ in the SAP command field and press enter to continue.

Step 3: - On the initial screen, select the database table option and enter the name of the database table that you want to be created. After updating name click on create button. Here we are creating ZTEST_EMP table.

Step 4: - On the next screen, update the following data. By default delivery and maintenance tab is selected.

• Update the short description of the database table.


• Update the delivery class from the list, you can get the list be clicking the search option (F4).


• Select the display/maintenance allowed from the drop down list.

Step 5: - Select field tab and update the following data.

• Update the field name in the field column (16 characters)


• Select the key option if you want the field as table key.


• Update the data element key from the list.

Step 6: - Click on save button to save the configured data. You get a message as ZTEST_EMP saved.

Now, we have successfully done with “How to create database table in SAP ABAP”.