04-07-2006 7:00 PM
I need some help on understanding what is an INFOTYPE is?
As per my understanding, I see an Infotype like a View in the RDBMS. If my above theory is correct then based on that I have two questions
1) Whether an Infotype can be derived from more than one Transparent Table?
2) And whether it is possible to create more than one INFOTYPE from the single Transparent Table?
Thanks
Tina
04-08-2006 9:34 AM
hi Tina,
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.
Hope the above helps & clarifies.
Regards,
Amit M
04-07-2006 7:12 PM
04-07-2006 7:13 PM
hi Tina,
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 .
You use infotypes to define additional object attributes or characteristics. You edit infotypes in Detail Maintenance. You can create, change, display, delete and delimit infotypes.
Each infotype enables you to define particular characteristics for an object. In the Relationships infotype, you can, for example, define how two objects are related to one another. In the Work Schedule infotype, you can define working time for a position, organizational unit or a work center.
Some infotypes are only relevant for certain object types. The Vacancy infotype is, for example, only relevant for positions and the Character infotype only for tasks. Some infotypes can be edited for all object types, the Object and Relationships infotypes
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)
u can check other links for more info
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/bf/4479b1b783af49ba6d4853b399c75c/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/HRINF/HRINF.pdf
SOME USEFUL LINKS ARE
INFOTYP & SUBTYP
INFOTYP & SUBTYP
HR module Tables
HR module Tables
Programming with INFOTYPES
Programming with INFOTYPES
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_46c/helpdata/en/48/35c9f24abf11d18a0f0000e816ae6e/content.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_46c/helpdata/en/4f/d52e32575e11d189270000e8322f96/content.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/4f/d526a4575e11d189270000e8322f96/frameset.htm
i think this is useful for
if so don't forget to reward points
Regards
naveen
Message was edited by: NAVEENKUMAR GUDURI
04-07-2006 7:20 PM
Check out his
http://134.198.33.115/webworks/infotypes.htm
1- Whether an Infotype can be derived from more than one Transparent Table?
Yes, one infotype can have several attached tables which have text , country code as a foreign table or check table !!
2- And whether it is possible to create more than one INFOTYPE from the single Transparent Table?
NO , as far as I saw each infotype represent a table .
for example you can see IT0001 ( Organizational Assignment ) , its table is PA0001 .
Hope thisll give you some idea ..!!
Thanks
04-07-2006 7:21 PM
Hi Tina,
Infotypes are specific to HR and stand for TYPE of INFORMATION about a Person or an Organizational Object in HR.For most infotypes, the entire information is stored in the relevant database table (PAnnnn for PA infotypes & HRPnnnn for the PD Infotypes). In other cases, the data could come form secondary infotypes or computed on the fly. Also, some infotypes are generated in the background like for instance, whenever , you create a 0021 a corresponding 0106 gets created by the system.
Regards,
Suresh Datti
04-08-2006 9:34 AM
hi Tina,
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.
Hope the above helps & clarifies.
Regards,
Amit M