What is object ID in SAP PA - Personnel Management?

SAP Term: object ID

• Component: PA

• Component Name: Personnel Management

• Description: A unique, eight-digit number that identifies an object. The object ID is assigned to the object when the object is created. If an enterprise uses internal number assignment, the system assigns the object ID. If an enterprise uses external number assignment, the user assigns the object ID.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Object ID is a unique identifier used in SAP Personnel Management (PA) to identify an employee or personnel object. It is a combination of the personnel number and the subtype of the object. The personnel number is a unique number assigned to each employee, while the subtype is a code that indicates the type of object, such as an employee, position, or organizational unit. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Object IDs are used to identify personnel objects in SAP PA. They are used in various transactions and reports to identify and access personnel information. For example, when creating a new employee record, the Object ID must be entered in order to save the record. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering an Object ID into SAP PA, make sure to enter it correctly. If the Object ID is incorrect, it will not be able to access the correct personnel information. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Object IDs are also used in other SAP modules, such as Human Resources (HR) and Organizational Management (OM). They are used to identify and access personnel information in these modules as well.