What is sexagesimal in SAP PY-JP - Japan?

SAP Term: sexagesimal

• Component: PY-JP

• Component Name: Japan

• Description: A numerical system based on the number sixty, which is normally used in defining time hours, minutes, and seconds.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Sexagesimal is a term used in the SAP PY-JP Japan Payroll component to refer to a system of counting and measuring time based on the number 60. This system is used in many cultures, including the Japanese, and is based on the Babylonian sexagesimal system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PY-JP Japan Payroll, sexagesimal is used to measure time in terms of hours, minutes, and seconds. This system is used to calculate payroll hours and overtime hours for employees. It is also used to calculate the amount of vacation time an employee has accrued. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using sexagesimal in SAP PY-JP Japan Payroll, it is important to remember that the number 60 is used as a base for all calculations. This means that one hour is equal to 60 minutes, and one minute is equal to 60 seconds. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The sexagesimal system has been used for centuries in many cultures around the world. It is also used in other SAP components such as FI-GL General Ledger and CO-OM Overhead Management.