What is identifier in SAP PY - Payroll?

SAP Term: identifier

• Component: PY

• Component Name: Payroll

• Description: Generic term for: Wage types that exist, for example, in the payroll results. Cumulation identifiers that are formed using the Form Editor Example Cumulation wage type Cumulation time quota Time quotas Example Attendance quota Absence quota Leave types from the Leave Entitlement infotype 0005, if these are still used. Identifiers are used in the following form subobjects: Single Field, Window, and Cumulation Identifier. You can process different identifiers in a form, depending on which form class the form belongs to.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An identifier is a unique code used to identify an employee in the SAP Payroll system. It is used to store and retrieve employee information, such as salary, deductions, and other payroll-related data. The identifier is also used to track employee attendance and performance. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The identifier is assigned to each employee when they are added to the system. It is used to access their payroll information and can be used to track their attendance and performance. The identifier can also be used to generate reports on employee performance and attendance. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the identifier is kept secure and confidential. It should not be shared with anyone outside of the payroll department. Additionally, it is important to keep the identifier up-to-date in order to ensure accurate reporting and tracking of employee performance and attendance. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The identifier is part of the SAP Payroll system, which includes other features such as salary calculation, deductions, and other payroll-related data. Additionally, the identifier can be used in conjunction with other SAP modules such as Human Resources (HR) and Financial Accounting (FI).