What is occupational category in SAP SRD-HR-PAD - HCM-Personnel Administration?

SAP Term: occupational category

• Component: SRD-HR-PAD

• Component Name: HCM-Personnel Administration

• Description: A company-defined classification of employee roles that is used in statutory reporting.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Occupational category is a term used in SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) to refer to a classification of jobs within an organization. It is used to group similar jobs together and can be used for reporting and analysis purposes. It is part of the Personnel Administration component of SAP HCM. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP HCM, occupational categories are created and maintained in the Personnel Administration component. The categories are assigned to jobs and can be used for reporting and analysis purposes. For example, an organization may use occupational categories to analyze the number of employees in each job type or to compare salaries across different job types. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating occupational categories, it is important to consider how they will be used for reporting and analysis purposes. It is also important to ensure that the categories are easy to understand and that they accurately reflect the job types within the organization. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on occupational categories in SAP HCM, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team.