What is position in SAP PA-OS - Organizational Structure?

SAP Term: position

• Component: PA-OS

• Component Name: Organizational Structure

• Description: An organizational object object type key S used to distribute tasks to posts in an organizational plan and to model the reporting structure between posts. Positions are concrete posts in an enterprise, which can be occupied by holders employees or users, for example purchasing administrator, European sales manager, or secretary in the marketing department. Positions are not the same as jobs. A job is not a concrete position in an enterprise. It is a construct that enables you to create a number of positions with similar tasks and features.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Position is a term used in the PA-OS Organizational Structure component of SAP. It is a job or role within an organization that is assigned to an employee. It is used to define the responsibilities and tasks of an employee, as well as the reporting structure and hierarchy within the organization. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, positions are created and maintained in the Organizational Management (OM) module. The position is linked to a job or role in the organization, and can be assigned to an employee. The position also contains information about the reporting structure, such as who the employee reports to and who reports to them. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a position in SAP, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This includes the job title, job description, reporting structure, and any other relevant information. This will ensure that the position is accurately represented in SAP. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on positions in SAP, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team.