# Creating a data mapping

## Before you begin

You have been assigned an object role with the Metadata Management capability.

## Procedure

1. Go to the MANAGE > Configuration.
2. Click the plus sign under Configuration Manager and select Data Mapping.
3. Enter a name and description.
4. Click OK.
5. Click the Open button.
6. Optionally, click the Folders tab to create a folder structure.
7. In the Mappings tab, click the plus sign to add a new mapping.
8. Select Query mapping or Bulk mapping from the drop-down list.
   * If a query mapping, you must select the target tables.

   * If a bulk mapping, provide a name and a description.

     You specify the target and source schemas later.
9. Click OK.