What is subtype in SAP PA - Personnel Management?

SAP Term: subtype

• Component: PA

• Component Name: Personnel Management

• Description: The categories of information within an infotype. Infotype 1009 'Health Examinations', for example, lets you save and update the following subtypes: Health exclusions Health examinations Some infotypes do not need to be divided into subtypes. When you create an infotype with subtypes, you must specify the subtype in which you want to store information.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Subtype is a feature in SAP Personnel Management (PA) that allows you to define different types of personnel data for different personnel numbers. This allows you to store different types of data for each personnel number, such as job title, salary, and other information. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use subtype in SAP PA, you first need to define the different types of personnel data that you want to store for each personnel number. This can be done in the Personnel Administration (PA) module. Once the subtypes have been defined, you can assign them to each personnel number. This will allow you to store different types of data for each personnel number. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining subtypes in SAP PA, it is important to ensure that the data stored is relevant and up-to-date. This will help ensure that the data is accurate and up-to-date when it is used in reports or other processes. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the subtypes are properly maintained and updated as needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on subtype in SAP PA, please refer to the SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use subtype in SAP PA.