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

appraisal element - Overview

• Component: PA-PD-PM

• Component Name: Objective Setting and Appraisals

• Description: Generic term for the components of an appraisal template: Appraisal template short form: template Appraisal criteria group short form: criteria group Appraisal criterion short form: criterion

appraisal element - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Appraisal elements are the building blocks of an appraisal document in SAP. They are used to define the criteria for evaluating an employee’s performance. Each appraisal element is assigned a weighting, which determines how much it contributes to the overall score. Appraisal elements can be used to measure both quantitative and qualitative performance. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, appraisal elements are created in the Appraisal Elements tab of the PA-PD-PM Objective Setting and Appraisals component. Here, users can define the criteria for each element, assign a weighting, and set a target value. Once all elements have been created, they can be added to an appraisal document. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating appraisal elements, it is important to ensure that the weightings are balanced and that the target values are realistic. It is also important to ensure that all elements are relevant to the employee’s role and that they measure both quantitative and qualitative performance. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating appraisal elements in SAP, please refer to the SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP_HCM/6.0/en-US).