Source Text of a Schema

Definition

The source text of a schema consists of instructions on how to perform tasks for time evaluation, payroll, and the evaluation of payroll results.

Structure

Functions

These instructions in the source text take the form of functions. The system processes these functions in sequence. A function must be processed successfully before the next functions in the source text can be processed.

Table

The source text of a schema is stored in a table whose entries are composed of the following elements:

  • Line number

Each entry is assigned a line number. You can enter line commands in the appropriate field in the table display. In the graphical display, the line numbers are not required and are not displayed.

  • Column D (Execution of function or subschema)

This indicator determines whether the function or subschema specified in a line of the source text is executed. If you enter an asterisk ( * ) in this field, you deactivate the function or subschema, in other words, the function or subschema is not included when the schema is executed.

  • Function

Most functions perform specific tasks that collect, process, or display data. There are also

  • Functions to control the process: conditions (IF...ENDIF) and loops (LPBEG...LPEND)

  • Functions to call subschemas (COPY)

  • Different functions to call personnel calculation rules

Note Note

You can display a list of the functions available in the system. If you are in a personnel calculation rule and want to create an overview of all functions, choose the Maintain Functions and Operations transaction (PE04), and then choose F4 on the Name field. If you want to create a context-dependent list, select the function field and choose F4 Help.

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  • Parameters

Functions can be accessed with up to four parameters. The parameters are used to define the function with greater precision.

  • Text

Field for descriptive comments.

See also:

Creating Functions and Operations