What is LINC in SAP PY-JP - Japan?

SAP Term: LINC

• Component: PY-JP

• Component Name: Japan

• Description: Life Insurance Network Center An institution operated by the Life Insurance Association of LIAJ. LINC provides various data processing services, such as a data exchange service between the member insurance companies of LIAJ and the client companies that join the group insurance policies.

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• Key Concepts: 
  LINC stands for Labor Insurance Number Card, which is a unique identification number issued to employees in Japan. It is used to identify the employee and their payroll information in the PY-JP Japan Payroll component of SAP. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use the LINC number, it must first be entered into the employee’s master data in the PY-JP Japan Payroll component. This can be done by entering the employee’s LINC number into the “LINC Number” field in the employee’s master data. Once this is done, the LINC number will be used to identify the employee and their payroll information in SAP. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the LINC number is entered correctly into the employee’s master data, as this will ensure that all payroll information is accurately associated with the correct employee. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the LINC number in SAP, please refer to SAP Help documentation on PY-JP Japan Payroll.