What is availability in SAP AP-TIM - HCM Time and Labour Management?

SAP Term: availability

• Component: AP-TIM

• Component Name: HCM Time and Labour Management

• Description: Time specifying the availability of an employee, such as general availability, non availability, or on-call duty.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Availability is a feature of SAP HCM Time and Labour Management that allows an employee to indicate their availability for work. This information is used to create a schedule that meets the needs of both the employee and the organization. Availability can be set for specific days, times, and locations, and can be changed as needed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Employees can set their availability in SAP HCM Time and Labour Management by logging into the system and selecting the “Availability” tab. From there, they can select the days, times, and locations they are available to work. This information is then used to create a schedule that meets the needs of both the employee and the organization. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important for employees to keep their availability up-to-date in order for the system to accurately create a schedule that meets their needs. Employees should also be aware that their availability may be changed by their manager or supervisor if needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP HCM Time and Labour Management also includes features such as shift swapping, time tracking, and leave management. These features can be used in conjunction with availability to ensure that employees are able to work when they need to while still meeting the needs of the organization.