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What is account number in SAP SRD-HR-PAD - HCM-Personnel Administration?


SAP Term: account number


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  • Key Concepts: 
    An account number is a unique identifier assigned to an employee in the SAP system. It is used to identify the employee and their associated data in the Personnel Administration (PA) component of SAP. The account number is also used to access the employee's payroll information, such as salary and benefits. 
    
    How to use it: 
    The account number is used to access an employee's data in the PA component of SAP. It can be found in the employee's profile, which can be accessed by entering the employee's name or ID number into the search bar. Once the profile is open, the account number can be found in the "Account Number" field. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    It is important to ensure that each employee has a unique account number, as this will help to avoid confusion when accessing their data. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to an employee's account number, as this could affect their access to payroll information. 
    
    Related Information: 
    The account number is just one of many identifiers used in SAP. Other identifiers include the employee's name, ID number, and Social Security Number (SSN). Additionally, there are other components of SAP that use account numbers, such as Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
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