What is partial period parameter in SAP PY - Payroll?

SAP Term: partial period parameter

• Component: PY

• Component Name: Payroll

• Description: Parameter for the calculation of the period factors in partial period factoring. The information used to form the partial period parameter comes from the personal work schedule for an employee and from the constant values stored in table T511K. By taking the basic pay period into account, the values for the personal work schedule can be formed from the calendar days, workdays, or working hours. The partial period parameters are also used to determine the unproductive days for an employee for use in controlling statistics.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Partial period parameter is a feature in SAP Payroll (PY) that allows you to define the number of days in a payroll period. This is useful when you need to process payroll for a period that is shorter or longer than the standard payroll period. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the partial period parameter, you must first define the number of days in the payroll period. This can be done in the Customizing settings for PY. Once this is done, you can enter the number of days in the partial period parameter field when processing payroll for a period that is shorter or longer than the standard payroll period. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the partial period parameter, make sure to enter the correct number of days for the payroll period. This will ensure that all payroll calculations are accurate and that employees are paid correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the partial period parameter in SAP Payroll, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.