| infotype |
A set of data that is grouped together according to subject matter.
The aim of the Human Resources component is to enable the user to process employee data in an effective structure in accordance with business requirements.
From a technical perspective, 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.
From the user perspective, infotypes are entry screens that support the maintenance of infotype records. You can edit infotype records individually or by using fast data entry.
The following functions are frequently used for infotype records: