What is active in SAP PA - Personnel Management?

SAP Term: active

• Component: PA

• Component Name: Personnel Management

• Description: A status you can assign to objects or infotype records in . The status "active" means that an object or infotype record is currently usable.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Active is a status in the Personnel Administration (PA) component of SAP. It is used to indicate that an employee is currently employed and active in the system. This status is used to differentiate between current and former employees. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The active status is used to determine which employees are eligible for certain benefits or activities. For example, only active employees can be assigned to a position or receive a bonus. The active status can be changed manually or automatically depending on the settings in the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When changing an employee’s status from active to inactive, it is important to ensure that all necessary information has been updated in the system. This includes updating the employee’s salary, benefits, and other related information. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The active status is closely related to the inactive status in SAP PA. Inactive employees are those who have left the company or are no longer employed by the company. The inactive status can be used to track former employees and their related information.