Transaction Class for Data Retention (TCLAS)

HR transactions are divided into different transaction classes such as

A - HR Master Data (Administration)

B - Applicant Data

The transaction class determines

·         Which file is used for storing the data:

HR master data and applicant data can use the same infotypes, for example, Organizational Assignment, Personal Data, Address. However, the data is stored in different tables.

HR master data and time data is stored in tables PAnnnn (nnnn=number of infotype).

Applicant data is stored in tables PBnnnn.

·         Screen header modifiers in the view Header Modifier (V_T588I)

Transaction class A for master data

Transaction class B for applicant data

·         Default values for

Payroll areas

Administrator groups