What is retained step in SAP PSM-FG - Functions for U.S. Federal Government?

SAP Term: retained step

• Component: PSM-FG

• Component Name: Functions for U.S. Federal Government

• Description: The pay rate step an employee retains when moving to a position in a covered pay schedule that is lower in grade than the position held immediately prior to a demotion that resulted from a reduction in force, a reclassification, or a management decision as described in 5 CFR 536.103b

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• Key Concepts: 
  Retained step is a feature of the PSM-FG Functions for U.S. Federal Government component of SAP. It allows users to store a step in the workflow process and return to it at a later time. This feature is useful for complex processes that require multiple steps and approvals. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the retained step feature, users must first create a workflow process with multiple steps. Once the process is created, users can select the “Retain Step” option from the menu. This will store the current step in the workflow and allow users to return to it at a later time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the retained step feature, it is important to remember to save any changes made before returning to the stored step. This will ensure that all changes are saved and that the workflow process continues as expected. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the retained step feature, please refer to the SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.