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What is inactive employee in SAP PY - Payroll?


SAP Term: inactive employee

  • Component: PY

  • Component Name: Payroll

  • Description: An employee that is not actively working in the company but for whom payroll can still be run. An inactive employee can be: an employee that has left the company entirely an employee that is currently away for an extended period of time such as an employee on maternity leave an employee that has retired


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  • Key Concepts: 
    An inactive employee in SAP Payroll (PY) is an employee who is no longer actively employed by the company. This could be due to retirement, resignation, or termination. The inactive employee will no longer receive a salary or other benefits from the company. 
    
    How to use it: 
    In SAP Payroll, an inactive employee can be identified by their status in the system. The status of an inactive employee will be marked as “inactive” or “terminated”. This will prevent the employee from receiving any further payments or benefits from the company. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When an employee is marked as inactive in SAP Payroll, it is important to ensure that all of their information is updated and accurate. This includes their contact information, salary information, and any other relevant data. This will ensure that the employee’s records are up-to-date and accurate. 
    
    Related Information: 
    In SAP Payroll, there are several other statuses that can be assigned to employees. These include “active”, “on leave”, and “suspended”. Each of these statuses has different implications for the employee and should be handled accordingly.
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