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What is archiving subobject in SAP PA-PA - Personnel Administration?


SAP Term: archiving subobject

  • Component: PA-PA

  • Component Name: Personnel Administration

  • Description: Subdivision of archiving objects for the destruction of HR data. An archiving object in HR groups infotypes and, if necessary, additional dependent tables for whose data the same retention periods are valid. An archiving subobject includes a grouping of subtypes of an infotype whose data can be destroyed together. The are different types of archiving subobjects, such as: An archiving subobject includes a group of subtypes for which the same retention periods are valid such as absence types. An archiving subobject includes a single subtype of an infotype if different retention periods are valid for the subtypes.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    Archiving subobjects are used in the Personnel Administration (PA-PA) component of SAP to store and manage employee data. This data can include employee information, such as name, address, and contact details, as well as other related information, such as job history and salary information. The archiving subobject allows for the efficient storage and retrieval of this data. 
    
    How to use it: 
    The archiving subobject is used to store and manage employee data in the PA-PA component of SAP. To access the archiving subobject, users must first log into the SAP system and navigate to the Personnel Administration module. Once there, users can select the “Archiving Subobject” option from the menu. This will open a window where users can view and manage their employee data. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When using the archiving subobject, it is important to ensure that all employee data is up-to-date and accurate. This will help ensure that the data is easily retrievable when needed. Additionally, users should be sure to back up their employee data regularly in order to prevent any potential data loss. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on archiving subobjects in SAP, users can refer to the official SAP documentation or contact their local SAP support team. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to use archiving subobjects in SAP.
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