What is delimit in SAP PA - Personnel Management?

SAP Term: delimit

• Component: PA

• Component Name: Personnel Management

• Description: A process to shorten the validity period of an object or infotype record by replacing its end date with an earlier date.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Delimit is a feature in SAP Personnel Management (PA) that allows users to define the scope of an organizational unit. It is used to limit the number of employees that are included in a particular organizational unit. This feature is useful for creating more efficient and organized organizational structures. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use delimit, users must first define the organizational unit they wish to delimit. This can be done by selecting the “Delimit” option from the menu in SAP PA. Once the organizational unit has been selected, users can then specify the criteria for delimiting the unit. This includes specifying the number of employees to be included in the unit, as well as any other criteria that may be relevant. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using delimit, it is important to ensure that all relevant criteria are specified. This will help ensure that only the desired employees are included in the organizational unit. Additionally, it is important to remember that delimiting an organizational unit does not delete any existing data associated with it; it simply limits the scope of the unit. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on delimiting an organizational unit in SAP PA, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use this feature.