What is personnel action in SAP PA - Personnel Management?

SAP Term: personnel action

• Component: PA

• Component Name: Personnel Management

• Description: A series of infotypes that are added, changed, completely or partially deleted, or delimited in the HR System for the reason specified, for example, hiring, change of cost center, and leaving. The series of infotypes edited using these actions is defined in the HR System.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Personnel action is a feature of SAP Personnel Management (PA) that allows users to manage employee data. It enables users to create, modify, and delete employee records, as well as to assign personnel numbers and maintain employee data. Personnel action also allows users to track changes in employee data over time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use personnel action, users must first create an employee record in the system. This can be done by entering the employee’s personal information, such as name, address, and contact details. Once the record is created, users can then assign a personnel number to the employee and enter additional information such as job title, salary, and benefits. Users can also use personnel action to modify or delete existing employee records. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating or modifying an employee record, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is entered correctly. This will help ensure that the system is able to accurately track changes in employee data over time. Additionally, it is important to keep all personnel records up-to-date in order to ensure compliance with legal requirements. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on personnel action in SAP Personnel Management (PA), please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to use personnel action in SAP PA.