Interface Toolbox for Human Resources (PX-XX-TL)
Purpose
In the SAP System, you can use the following methods to transfer data from the application components in Human Resources (HR) to a third-party system, or vice versa:
ALE)
BAPI)
A comparison of the
technology shows which method is most suitable to perform the task.You use the Interface Toolbox to retrieve data from Human Resources for further processing in a third-party system. The third-party system can be a payroll system used outside of the SAP System. This can be useful if, for example, you run gross payroll in your enterprise and the net payroll takes place in a third-party system.
Alternatively, you can use the Toolbox to import results based on personnel numbers from the third-party system and use them for payroll in the SAP System.
You use the interface to
The data is retrieved from the Personnel Administration (PA-PA), Payroll (PY), and Time Management components, or from all three.
Access
You access the Toolbox using transaction PU12.
In the Time Management component (PT), you call the Interface Toolbox from the menu. Choose Time Management ® Administration ® Environment ® Third-party payroll..
In the Payroll component (PY), you also call the Interface Toolbox from the menu. In the SAP Menu, choose Human resources ® Payroll ® Tools ® Maintenance tools ® Interface Toolbox.
Features
Selected examples show which scenarios can be performed using the Toolbox:
The Toolbox enables you to create an interface as well as carry out routine work. The following processes and associated functions are important for using the Interface Toolbox:
Importing wage types with the Toolbox
For detailed information on the required activities, see the individual sections.