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

SAP Term: substitution type

• Component: PT

• Component Name: Personnel Time Management

• Description: A grouping of employee scheduled shift times according to payment- relevant elements.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Substitution type is a feature in SAP Personnel Time Management (PT) that allows an employee to be replaced by another employee for a certain period of time. This feature is used to cover absences due to illness, vacation, or other reasons. The substitution type defines the rules and conditions for the substitution, such as the duration of the substitution, the type of employee who can be substituted, and the type of work that can be performed by the substitute. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the substitution type feature in SAP PT, first create a substitution type in the system. This can be done by entering the details of the substitution type in the Substitution Type Maintenance screen. Once the substitution type is created, it can be assigned to an employee who needs to be substituted. The substitute employee must then be selected and assigned to the substitution type. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a substitution type, it is important to consider all possible scenarios that may arise during the substitution period. For example, if an employee is being substituted for a long period of time, it may be necessary to create multiple substitution types with different rules and conditions for each period. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the substitution type feature in SAP PT, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.