This document is intended for all persons who would like to program their own reports in HR or customize standard ones.

The documentation is not intended to be an introduction to programming. It contains just the special features that form part of programming in HR.

A general knowledge of ABAP programming and HR applications is a prerequisite. This can be acquired by reading the relevant documentation and attending the courses.

This document provides information which enables programmers to become acquainted with the special features of programming in HR.

This documentation is divided into four sections:

The first section gives an introduction to the logical database in HR. The functions of the logical database and the basic structure of the reports which use the logical database are explained. In addition, it describes special evaluation techniques used in Time Management as well as repeat structures and authorization checks.

The second section deals with the evaluation of import/export files. How payroll results are read is explained in greater detail.

Specific language elements of HR are presented in the third section. It also describes the function modules and the use of ABAP macros in HR.

The last section presents all tools available in HR.