What is variable payments/deductions in SAP PY - Payroll?

SAP Term: variable payments/deductions

• Component: PY

• Component Name: Payroll

• Description: Payments or deductions which vary with regard to the amount paid or deducted, not with regard to when the payment or deduction is effected. &EXAMPLE& Shift bonuses Sunday bonuses Public holiday bonuses Nightwork bonuses

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• Key Concepts: 
  Variable payments/deductions are a feature of SAP Payroll (PY) that allows employers to make payments or deductions to employees based on certain criteria. This could include bonuses, overtime pay, or deductions for taxes or other expenses. The criteria for these payments or deductions can be set up in the system and will be automatically applied when the payroll is processed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To set up variable payments/deductions in SAP Payroll, you will need to create a new payment/deduction type in the system. This type will define the criteria for when the payment/deduction should be applied. Once this is done, you can assign the payment/deduction type to an employee or group of employees. When payroll is processed, any payments/deductions that meet the criteria will be automatically applied. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up variable payments/deductions, it is important to make sure that all of the criteria are properly defined. This will ensure that the correct payments/deductions are applied when payroll is processed. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes that are made to the payment/deduction type as this could affect how it is applied in the future. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up variable payments/deductions in SAP Payroll, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP_HCM/6.0_SP04/en-US