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What is data in SAP PY - Payroll?


SAP Term: data

  • Component: PY

  • Component Name: Payroll

  • Description: An umbrella term for time evaluation results, payroll results, and trip data. Data is used in the context of archiving application data that originates from Human Resources. This data is archived together, so it is grouped together under a single term for archiving purposes.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    Data is a collection of facts, such as numbers, words, measurements, observations or even just descriptions of things. In the context of SAP Payroll (PY), data is used to store information about employees, their salaries, deductions, and other payroll-related information. 
    
    How to use it: 
    Data in SAP Payroll (PY) is stored in tables and can be accessed through the SAP GUI. To view data in a table, users can use the SE16 transaction code. This will open up a list of tables related to payroll and users can select the one they want to view. Once the table is open, users can view the data stored in it and make changes if necessary. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When viewing data in a table, it is important to remember that some fields may be hidden by default. To view these fields, users can click on the “Display” button at the top of the table and select which fields they want to view. This will make it easier to find the data they are looking for. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on how to use data in SAP Payroll (PY), users can refer to the official SAP documentation or contact their local SAP support team.
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