What is capping rule in SAP SRD-HR-TM - Time Management?

SAP Term: capping rule

• Component: SRD-HR-TM

• Component Name: Time Management

• Description: A specification that certain times should not be credited to the working time account, that is, should be capped at a given limit.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A capping rule is a feature of SAP Time Management that allows an organization to limit the amount of time an employee can work in a given period. This rule is used to ensure that employees do not exceed the maximum number of hours allowed by law or company policy. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Time Management, capping rules are set up in the Time Data Administration (TDA) module. The rule can be set up to apply to all employees or to specific groups of employees. The rule can also be set up to apply to specific days or times of the week. Once the rule is set up, it will automatically be applied when an employee enters their time data into SAP. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a capping rule, it is important to make sure that the rule is set up correctly so that it does not interfere with other rules or processes in SAP. It is also important to make sure that the rule is set up in such a way that it does not prevent employees from working overtime when necessary. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up capping rules in SAP Time Management, please refer to the SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to set up capping rules in SAP.