What is 'appraisal category' in SAP PA-PD-PM - Objective Setting and Appraisals?

appraisal category - Overview

• Component: PA-PD-PM

• Component Name: Objective Setting and Appraisals

• Description: A grouping element in the appraisal catalog used to group templates within a category. Categories are arranged hierarchically within the category group.

appraisal category - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Appraisal category is a feature of the SAP Performance Management (PM) module. It is used to define the criteria for evaluating an employee’s performance. Appraisal categories are used to group related performance criteria together, such as customer service, teamwork, and communication skills. The appraisal categories are then used to create an appraisal form that is used to evaluate an employee’s performance. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the appraisal category feature in SAP PM, first create the categories that you want to use for evaluating employees. This can be done by going to the Appraisal Category tab in the PM module and clicking “Create Appraisal Category”. Then enter the name of the category and any additional information that you want to include. Once you have created the categories, you can then create an appraisal form by selecting the categories that you want to include in the form. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating appraisal categories, it is important to make sure that they are specific enough so that they accurately reflect the criteria that you are using to evaluate employees. Additionally, it is important to make sure that all of the categories are relevant and necessary for evaluating an employee’s performance. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the appraisal category feature in SAP PM, please refer to the SAP Help documentation