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The Simplest Query

To create a query that prints all the data in a table in a basic report format, do not make a selection on the GUIDED QUERY CREATION: OPTION SELECTION panel. Simply press <PF4> CONTINUE.

For information about the panels that appear for these components, turn to Creating a Sample.

The following describes the query creation steps you complete and tells you where to read about them.

Step 1. Identify the new query.

Step 1: Name the Query and its Library.

Step 2. Select one table for data selection.

Step 2: Choose a Table to Read.

Step 3. Define the report.

Step 10: Begin Defining the Report's Appearance through Step 15: Finalize Query.