Adding a state You can use the State (alco_state ) table to add, modify, or deactivate states. Select Manage > Corporate Data. Select State in the Data Type field. Specify this information: Name The name of the state. Abbreviation An abbreviation of the state. Country The name of the country. Status The status of the state. The status can be Active or Inactive. Click the Membership tab, if required, and add the data groups. See, Adding or removing data groups from a corporate date type. Specify an external key, if required. See, Creating an external key. Click Add to save the data.