What is 'data selection period' in SAP PA-CP - Personnel Cost Planning and Simulation?

data selection period - Overview

• Component: PA-CP

• Component Name: Personnel Cost Planning and Simulation

• Description: Period from which the data that is used by the SAP system to generate the data basis originates. The data selection period usually corresponds to the data collection period. These two periods can, however, also differ. &EXAMPLE& If you use the data collection methods Basic Pay Infotype 0008 and Additional Payments Infotype 0015, the data selection period is the period for which the SAP system is to read records from the Basic Pay 0008 and Additional Payments 0015 infotypes.

data selection period - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Data selection period is a feature of the Personnel Cost Planning and Simulation (PA-CP) component of SAP. It allows users to select a specific period of time for which they want to view and analyze data. This period can be set to any length of time, from a single day to multiple years. The data selection period is used to filter out irrelevant data and focus on the data that is most relevant to the user's needs.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the data selection period feature, users must first open the Personnel Cost Planning and Simulation (PA-CP) component in SAP. Once in the component, users can select the “Data Selection Period” option from the menu. This will open a window where users can enter the start and end dates for their desired data selection period. Once these dates are entered, users can click “OK” to apply the filter and view only the data within their specified time frame.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a data selection period, it is important to remember that only data within the specified time frame will be visible. Therefore, it is important to make sure that all relevant data is included in the selection period. Additionally, it is important to note that any changes made to the data selection period will not be applied until after the