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What is secondary infotype in SAP PA-EC - Enterprise Compensation Management?


SAP Term: secondary infotype

  • Component: PA-EC

  • Component Name: Enterprise Compensation Management

  • Description: An infotype affected by the activation of a compensation process. Depending on the the category of the compensation plan, either the basic pay, the bonus, the off-cycle or the LTI infotypes are generated/updated accordingly.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    A secondary infotype is a type of infotype in the SAP Enterprise Compensation Management (PA-EC) component. It is used to store additional information related to an employee’s compensation, such as bonus payments, stock options, and other benefits. This information is stored in the form of a “secondary infotype”, which is a separate record from the primary infotype. 
    
    How to use it: 
    The secondary infotype can be used to store additional information related to an employee’s compensation. This information can be accessed by using the “secondary infotype” option in the PA-EC component. The user can then enter the relevant information into the secondary infotype, such as bonus payments, stock options, and other benefits. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When entering data into the secondary infotype, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is entered accurately and completely. This will ensure that the data is stored correctly and can be accessed easily when needed. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to the secondary infotype, as this will help ensure that all data is up-to-date and accurate. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on SAP Enterprise Compensation Management (PA-EC) and its components, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials and guides on how to use the PA-EC component and its various features.
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