What is 'European social insurance number' in SAP SRD-HR-PAY - HCM-Payroll Processing?

European social insurance number - Overview

• Component: SRD-HR-PAY

• Component Name: HCM-Payroll Processing

• Description: The unique alphanumeric or numeric identifier for an employee's membership in the social insurance system.

European social insurance number - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  The European Social Insurance Number (ESIN) is a unique identifier used by the European Union (EU) to identify individuals for social security and taxation purposes. It is a nine-digit number that is assigned to each individual in the EU and is used to track their social security contributions and benefits. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, the ESIN is used in the SRD-HR-PAY HCM-Payroll Processing component. This component allows users to enter the ESIN for each employee, which is then used to calculate their social security contributions and benefits. The ESIN can also be used to track employee records and ensure that they are receiving the correct benefits. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering an employee’s ESIN into SAP, it is important to ensure that it is entered correctly. If an incorrect ESIN is entered, it could lead to incorrect calculations of social security contributions and benefits. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The European Social Insurance Number (ESIN) is part of the European Union’s Social Security System, which provides social security benefits to citizens of the EU. For more information on the EU’s Social Security System, please visit the European Commission’s website.