12-11-2007 2:27 PM
12-11-2007 3:39 PM
Hi deniz,
An Infotype is just another way to handle/store data.
HR Data is huge and time dependent . The history of
the employee is maintained .
To enable logical storage of data and to facilitate easy
and faster data entry /retrieval , concept of Infotype
Came into existence .
1. Why SAP introduced Infotypes
Bcos : to divide lot of master data related to
an employee into groups called as INFOTYPE
dividing in such group makes it logically
distributed so that authorisation rights
can be distributed accordingly. (which practically
happens in most companies where HR is not centralised)
2.why SAP HR module using infotypes mostly
BCos : All its data (master data related to emplyee)
is found in infotypes only. (all kind of master data
is put in some or other infotype )
3 Any drawbacks using transparent tables
SAP suggests that to read infotype information,
use their STANDARD function modules only.
BCOS :
a. it will be fast
b. those FMs will automatically check authorisations
c. any change in these FM's by SAP, will automatically
effect Z Programs (if perfomance, data etc is improved)
4. Ht diff. bw Infotypes n transparent tables
Infotype is the FUNCTIONAL WORD
Table is the TECHNICAL WORD
Infotype means logical set of information.
Table means actual physical database table.
Each infotype has a corresponding transparent table.
regards,
amit m.
12-11-2007 2:33 PM
hi
Infotypes
Definition
Infotypes are units of information in the Human Resource Management System.
Use
Recording employee data for administrative, time recording, and payroll purposes is of primary importance for master data administration in HR. In the SAP System, the information units used to enter master data are called infotypes.
Infotypes are used to group related data fields together. They provide information with a structure, facilitate data entry, and enable you to store data for specific periods.
Structure
Infotypes are characterized by the following:
Infotype structure
Data entry
Time-dependent storage of infotype data
Infotype Structure
To the user, infotypes appear as data entry screens. They contain whole series of information (for example, last name, first name, date of birth) that you enter in data fields. Data fields concerning the same or similar subject matter are combined into data groups or information units.
In database terms, infotypes represent a data structure or set of related data records. When you update an infotype, old data is not lost but is instead stored in the system for historical evaluation purposes.
Data Entry
You perform data entry as follows:
Your entries are automatically checked for accuracy and against table entries.
Predefined default values help you to enter and maintain data.
Checks and default values depend on the employees organizational assignment. The organizational assignment determines the relevant information used from time recording, wage type and pay scale structure.
Time-Dependent Storage of Infotype Data
When you update an infotype, the old data may not be lost. Instead, it must be retained so that past data can be evaluated. When you update an employees personal data, the old data is automatically time-delimited. The system creates a validity period for each infotype record. As a result, each employee infotype has several data records that differ from each other by their validity periods.
You must also define how the various data records of one infotype interact with each other with respect to their validity periods. This time-based reaction is determined by the infotype
Reward if it is helpful.
Thanks
Siva Kumar
12-11-2007 2:33 PM
12-11-2007 3:16 PM
hi
good
Infotype(s) are used in the Personnel Management (PA) module primarily. This is where personnel master data is stored. Data is grouped according to subject matter. The Human Resources component aims to enable the user to process employee data in an effective structure in accordance with business requirements. The data structure of infotypes mirrors a logical set of data records. Infotypes can be identified by their four-digit keys, for example, the Addresses infotype (0006). To facilitate reporting on past employee data, infotypes can be saved for specific periods.
Some people use the term HR ABAP to describe the method of managing the infotype data. Typically HR logical databases are used which offers more secure methods of accessing the infotype data. Once the infotypes are declared, you can use standard macros to access the data. Table TRMAC holds the macro name and the code behind it. This makes developing HR programs much quicker and easy to turn around.
thanks
mrutyun^
12-11-2007 3:24 PM
<b>HR Personnel Administration</b>
Infotypes are usually numeric.
Example:
Infotype 0001 is for Org Assignment,
corresponding table where the data is Stored is always PA (followed by infotype number).
so for Infotype 0001 the corresponding table would be PA0001. The Screen Structure is more or like P (Infotype Number) - P0001.
<b>HR Org Management Infotypes</b>
Example:
Infotype 1000 is for Org Management Objects,
Corresponding table where the data is Stored is always HRP (followed by infotype number).
So for Infotype 1000 the corresponding table would be HRP1000.
To Read the table there are standard MACROS provided by SAP. which are stored in the tabe TRMAC.
hope this helps.
Amandeep
12-11-2007 3:39 PM
Hi deniz,
An Infotype is just another way to handle/store data.
HR Data is huge and time dependent . The history of
the employee is maintained .
To enable logical storage of data and to facilitate easy
and faster data entry /retrieval , concept of Infotype
Came into existence .
1. Why SAP introduced Infotypes
Bcos : to divide lot of master data related to
an employee into groups called as INFOTYPE
dividing in such group makes it logically
distributed so that authorisation rights
can be distributed accordingly. (which practically
happens in most companies where HR is not centralised)
2.why SAP HR module using infotypes mostly
BCos : All its data (master data related to emplyee)
is found in infotypes only. (all kind of master data
is put in some or other infotype )
3 Any drawbacks using transparent tables
SAP suggests that to read infotype information,
use their STANDARD function modules only.
BCOS :
a. it will be fast
b. those FMs will automatically check authorisations
c. any change in these FM's by SAP, will automatically
effect Z Programs (if perfomance, data etc is improved)
4. Ht diff. bw Infotypes n transparent tables
Infotype is the FUNCTIONAL WORD
Table is the TECHNICAL WORD
Infotype means logical set of information.
Table means actual physical database table.
Each infotype has a corresponding transparent table.
regards,
amit m.