Time Constraints

Time Constraints

1

2

3

A

B

T

Z

Meaning of values:

1 – An Infotype record must be available at all times. This record may have no time gaps. You may not delete the record last stored in the database because all records of this Infotype would otherwise be deleted.

Ex: Actions (0000), Org assignment (0001), Personal Data (0002)

2 – Only one record may be available at one time, but time gaps are permitted

Ex: Challenge (0004), Leave Entitlement (0005)

3 – Any number of records may be valid at one time and time gaps are permitted.

Ex: Education (0022), 0023, 0024

A – Only one record may ever exist for this interface. It is valid from January1, 1800 to December 31, 9999. Splitting is not permitted. Infotypes with the time constraint ‘A’ may not be deleted.

Ex: Payroll Status (0003)

B – Only one record may ever exist for this Infotype. It is valid from Jan 1, 1800 to Dec 31, 9999. Infotypes with the time constraints ‘B’ may not be deleted. Splitting is not permitted.

Ex: Reference personnel numbers (IT0031)

T – The time constraint varies depending on the subtype (Table T591A)

Ex: Family Member/dependents (0021), Additional Payments (0015), Recurring payment/deductions (0014).

Z – Refers to time management infotypes. The time constraint for these infotypes depends on the time constraint class defined in view V_T554S_1

Ex: Attendances (2002), Substitutions (2003)…etc.