What is duration in SAP LOD-SF-EC - Employee Central?

SAP Term: duration

• Component: LOD-SF-EC

• Component Name: Employee Central

• Description: An option for configuring work schedules, with which Time Off administrators can specify that employees are required to work a requisite number of hours without specific start and finish times. For example, 8 hours a day. Compare with "clock time" .

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• Key Concepts: 
  Duration is a field in the Employee Central module of SAP that stores the length of time an employee has been employed with a company. It is typically measured in years and months, and is used to track employee tenure. 
  
  How to Use It: 
  Duration can be used to track employee tenure, as well as to calculate seniority-based benefits such as vacation time or bonuses. It can also be used to determine eligibility for promotions or other job opportunities. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering duration data into Employee Central, it is important to ensure that the data is accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that the calculations based on duration are accurate and that employees receive the correct benefits. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Duration is closely related to other fields in Employee Central, such as start date and end date. These fields can be used in conjunction with duration to calculate seniority-based benefits or eligibility for promotions.