What is evaluation class in SAP PY - Payroll?

SAP Term: evaluation class

• Component: PY

• Component Name: Payroll

• Description: Wage type characteristic that determines the process for evaluating wage types and presenting payroll results. Evaluation classes form the interface between the payroll run and subsequent programs.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Evaluation classes are used in the PY Payroll component of SAP to group together different types of wage types. This allows for easier and more efficient processing of payroll data. Evaluation classes can be used to group wage types by type, such as basic pay, overtime pay, or bonus pay. They can also be used to group wage types by employee type, such as full-time or part-time employees. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use evaluation classes in the PY Payroll component of SAP, you must first create an evaluation class. This can be done by going to the “Payroll” tab in the SAP system and selecting “Evaluation Classes” from the drop-down menu. From there, you can create a new evaluation class and assign it a name and description. Once the evaluation class is created, you can assign wage types to it. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an evaluation class, it is important to give it a descriptive name that will make it easy to identify later on. It is also important to assign wage types to the correct evaluation class so that payroll data can be processed correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on evaluation classes in the PY Payroll component of SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation.