About SAP ELC - An Overview

Overview

The employment life cycle in an organization shows the flow of human resource process from recruiting, hire, development, and separation/retirement. Every component of this process is supported by SAP.

One of SAP’s features is the high degree of integration between functional components. This allows for a single source of data entry instead of having to enter the same data in multiple places. This improves general data integrity while simultaneously updating relevant data between modules. SAP provides real-time data updates so updates to human resource modules are reflected immediately in other modules. SAP is the system of record for HR and Payroll data. This data is sent to other systems such as ILearn and PPR but SAP maintains ownership of the source data.

The creation and maintenance of employee master data in SAP is a critical Section of the Human Resource process. It drives processes like payroll, benefits, and even Outlook email properties. In SAP, employee master data is entered in only one place for accuracy and efficiency. Master data is tied to all Human Resource components, such as payroll, benefits and reporting and updates are automatically applied across the system.

HR master data is maintained in the SAP System through information types (infotypes) of data linked to employee identification numbers. Infotypes are SAP’s way of grouping similar pieces of data. For example, data like name, government issued ids like social security number, marital status, nationality, and birth date are grouped together in a single infotype called Personal Data. This makes it easier from a visual and maintenance perspective.

SAP HR - Personal Profile Parameter Settings

Overview

The content of the SAP User Profile affects the way infotypes, data, data fields and SAP Actions are presented in format and/or sequence. The settings can also establish standard defaults of information that aids in data entry and reporting on HR detail.

The information below describes how to maintain your SAP User Profile


How to Maintain Your SAP User Profile

Security Required: SAP/T:GENUSER

From the top menu selection of SAP Easy Access main menu screen select:
SYSTEM > USER PROFILE > OWN DATA
Or use transaction code SU3








The Defaults and Parameters tabs are the most important because the detail defined affects the data as it appears in SAP.

The Defaults tab is used to establish the logon language, SAP Printer (Output device), decimal point (for salary) and date format.

Enter the SAP ID of the printer you will use for SAP printing . The decimal point notation and date format applicable to your country.













The Parameters tab should contain a minimum of the following Parameter IDs and coordinating values:

BEG = leave blank
CAC =hcca
MOL = your country grouping code
POK = X
POD = 01
POP = 01
PST = 01
UGR =your country grouping code


















Use the following path to identify your Country Grouping code.

From the SAP Easy Access menu:

1.)enter or select PA20 (Display HR Master Data).
2.)Select Settings and Country Version
3.)Scroll to find your country from the drop-down list.
4.)Note the numeric code beside the text description and enter this number for the value of MOL and UGR in the Parameter settings.















Use this table for definitions of the basic Parameter IDs and Values.
















Select SAVE   when finished with maintenance of your SAP User Profile


End:  SAP HR - Personal Profile Settings