What is action group in SAP PA-PM-PB - Position Budgeting and Control?

SAP Term: action group

• Component: PA-PM-PB

• Component Name: Position Budgeting and Control

• Description: The key for a group of functions available for maintaining the master record in HR and the organizational plan in Organizational Management. The grouping ensures that only one function can be selected from an action group.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An action group is a feature of the Position Budgeting and Control (PA-PM-PB) component of SAP. It is a set of predefined actions that can be used to control the budgeting process. The action group defines which budgeting activities are allowed and which are not. It also defines the budgeting process, such as when budgeting activities can be performed and how they should be performed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Action groups are used to control the budgeting process in SAP. They are created in the Position Budgeting and Control (PA-PM-PB) component of SAP. Once an action group is created, it can be assigned to a position or a group of positions. This will allow the budgeting activities associated with that action group to be performed on those positions. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an action group, it is important to consider the budgeting activities that will be allowed and which will not be allowed. This will ensure that the budgeting process is properly controlled and that only authorized activities are performed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on action groups, please refer to the SAP Help documentation for Position Budgeting and Control (PA-PM-PB).