What is plan type in SAP PA-BN - Benefits?

SAP Term: plan type

• Component: PA-BN

• Component Name: Benefits

• Description: A customer-defined division of a plan category. The plan type determines the subtype of the infotype created for a plan. An employee can only participate in one plan of each plan type at a time. &EXAMPLE& Dental Care, Vision Care, and Medical Care can be plan types in the category Health Plan.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Plan type is a component of the SAP PA-BN Benefits module. It is used to define the type of plan that is being created, such as a pension plan, health plan, or other type of benefit plan. The plan type also determines the parameters and rules that will be used for the plan. 
  
  How to use it: 
  When creating a new plan in the PA-BN Benefits module, the user must first select a plan type. This will determine the parameters and rules that will be used for the plan. The user can then enter additional information about the plan, such as the name, description, and start date. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When selecting a plan type, it is important to make sure that it matches the type of plan that is being created. For example, if creating a pension plan, make sure to select the “Pension Plan” option from the list of available plan types. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about creating plans in SAP PA-BN Benefits, please refer to the official SAP documentation.