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description: "Create a new parameter within the business data system following these steps"
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# How to: Create a Parameter

### 1\. Go to the Business Data menu.

![Howto createparameter image 1](../../../images/howto_createparameter_image_1.png)

### 2\. Select the Parameter entity.

![Howto createparameter image 2](../../../images/howto_createparameter_image_2.png)

### 3\. Select the New button.

![Howto createparameter image 3](../../../images/howto_createparameter_image_3.png)

### 4\. Under the General Data tab, complete the necessary fields.

For more information, see [Create Parameter - Critical Manufacturing Documentation Portal](https://help.criticalmanufacturing.com/userguide/business-data/parameter/create_parameter/)

![Howto createparameter image 4](../../../images/howto_createparameter_image_4.png)

### 5\. Select the Create button

![Howto createparameter image 5](../../../images/howto_createparameter_image_5.png)