What is absence type in SAP PT - Personnel Time Management?

SAP Term: absence type

• Component: PT

• Component Name: Personnel Time Management

• Description: The grouping of employees' scheduled absences and actual absences typically according to the reason for absence. Absences can also be grouped for other personnel-related reasons, such as employee time accounts and valuation of personnel times. Different absence types are assigned to partial periods of time during a health cure. The sequence of partial periods and the assigned absence types can be displayed using an absence event.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Absence type is a feature of SAP Personnel Time Management (PT) that allows users to define different types of absences, such as vacation, sick leave, or maternity leave. It also allows users to define the rules and regulations associated with each type of absence. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the absence type feature in SAP PT, users must first define the different types of absences they wish to track. This can be done by creating an absence type in the system and assigning it a code. Once the absence type is created, users can then assign rules and regulations to it, such as how long the absence can last or how much pay will be deducted for each day of absence. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an absence type in SAP PT, it is important to ensure that all relevant rules and regulations are included. This will help ensure that employees are aware of their rights and obligations when taking time off from work. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to the absence type over time, as this will help ensure that employees are always aware of the most up-to-date rules and regulations. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP PT and its features, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to use SAP PT and its features.