What is development plan in SAP PA-PD - Personnel Development?

SAP Term: development plan

• Component: PA-PD

• Component Name: Personnel Development

• Description: A grouping of training measures for imparting specific qualifications. Development plans are used to create reusable templates for all persons on which to base complex or similar training measures that occur frequently at an enterprise. These templates can be copied to individual development plans for specific persons, and modified accordingly.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A development plan in SAP is a tool used to manage the development of personnel within an organization. It is part of the Personnel Development (PA-PD) component and allows for the creation of individual development plans for each employee. The plan outlines the goals and objectives of the employee’s development, as well as the activities and resources needed to achieve them. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The development plan is created in SAP by entering the employee’s details, such as their name, job title, and department. The plan can then be customized to include specific goals and objectives, as well as activities and resources needed to achieve them. Once the plan is created, it can be monitored and updated as needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a development plan in SAP, it is important to ensure that the goals and objectives are realistic and achievable. It is also important to ensure that the activities and resources needed to achieve them are available and accessible. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the plan as needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The development plan in SAP is part of the Personnel Development (PA-PD) component. Other components within this module include Performance Management, Training & Events Management, Career & Succession Planning, and Recruitment & Onboarding.