What is infotype in SAP PA - Personnel Management?

SAP Term: infotype

• Component: PA

• Component Name: Personnel Management

• Description: A set of data grouped according to subject matter. The Human Resources component aims to enable the user to process employee data in an effective structure in accordance with business requirements. The data structure of infotypes mirrors a logical set of data records. Infotypes can be identified by their four-digit keys, for example, the Addresses infotype 0006. To facilitate reporting on past employee data, infotypes can be saved for specific periods. You can edit infotype records individually or by using fast data entry. The following functions are used for infotype records: Create Change Copy Delimit Delete

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• Key Concepts: 
  An infotype is a data record in the Personnel Administration (PA) component of SAP. It is used to store and manage employee-related information such as personal data, addresses, bank details, and payroll information. Infotypes are organized into groups and each group contains several infotypes. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Infotypes are used to store and manage employee-related information in SAP. To access an infotype, go to the Personnel Administration (PA) component of SAP and select the infotype you want to view or edit. You can then view or edit the data stored in the infotype. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering data into an infotype, make sure to double-check your entries for accuracy. This will help ensure that the data stored in the infotype is accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on infotypes, please refer to the SAP Help documentation on Personnel Administration (PA). This documentation provides detailed information on how to use infotypes in SAP.