What is length of position assignment in SAP PA-TM - Talent Management?

SAP Term: length of position assignment

• Component: PA-TM

• Component Name: Talent Management

• Description: Length of time that an employee has been assigned to his or her current position.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Length of position assignment is a feature in SAP Talent Management (PA-TM) that allows users to define the length of time an employee is assigned to a particular position. This feature helps to ensure that employees are not over- or under-utilized in their roles, and that they are given the opportunity to develop their skills and experience in different positions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the length of position assignment feature, users must first define the length of time an employee is assigned to a particular position. This can be done by entering the start and end dates for the assignment in the relevant fields. Once this is done, users can then assign employees to positions for the specified period of time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up length of position assignments, it is important to consider the employee’s current skills and experience as well as their future development needs. This will help ensure that employees are given the opportunity to develop their skills and experience in different positions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Length of position assignment is just one of many features available in SAP Talent Management (PA-TM). Other features include performance management, succession planning, and career development.