What is validity period in SAP PA - Personnel Management?

SAP Term: validity period

• Component: PA

• Component Name: Personnel Management

• Description: The validity periods define the lifespan of an object or infotype record, or the period of time when they exist. You specify a validity period by entering a start date and end date when you create objects and infotype records.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Validity period is a feature in SAP Personnel Management (PA) that allows users to define a period of time in which certain personnel actions are valid. This feature is used to ensure that personnel actions are only valid within the specified time frame. For example, a validity period can be used to define the duration of an employee's contract or the duration of a job assignment. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Validity periods can be set up in the Personnel Administration (PA) module of SAP. To do this, users must first create a validity period type, which defines the start and end dates for the validity period. Once the validity period type has been created, users can then assign it to personnel actions such as job assignments or contracts. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up validity periods, it is important to ensure that the start and end dates are accurate. This will ensure that personnel actions are only valid within the specified time frame. Additionally, it is important to note that validity periods can be set up for both individual employees and groups of employees. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up validity periods in SAP PA, please refer to the SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are several online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to set up validity periods in SAP PA.