What is availability for work in SAP PT - Personnel Time Management?

SAP Term: availability for work

• Component: PT

• Component Name: Personnel Time Management

• Description: The period during which an employee is at the workplace to perform work if the need arises. Availability for work differs from other types of availability, such as on-call duty, in that the employee must be present at the workplace.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Availability for work is a feature of SAP Personnel Time Management (PT) that allows an employee to indicate their availability for work. This information is used to plan and manage the employee’s working hours and shifts. It also helps to ensure that the employee is available when needed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PT, availability for work is managed through the Availability for Work (AFW) infotype. This infotype contains information about the employee’s availability, such as the days and times they are available to work, as well as any restrictions or preferences they may have. This information can then be used to plan and manage the employee’s working hours and shifts. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up availability for work in SAP PT, it is important to ensure that the information is accurate and up-to-date. This will help to ensure that the employee is available when needed and that their working hours and shifts are planned correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on availability for work in SAP PT, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team.