SAP ABAP Data Element PTARQ_EXPLANATION (Explanation of Absence Type)
Hierarchy
EA-HRRXX (Software Component) Sub component EA-HRRXX of EA-HR
   PT (Application Component) Personnel Time Management
     PAOC_TIM_ABSENCE_REQ_CUST (Package) Leave Request: Customizing
Basic Data
Data Element PTARQ_EXPLANATION
Short Description Explanation of Absence Type  
Data Type
Category of Dictionary Type D   Domain
Type of Object Referenced     No Information
Domain / Name of Reference Type DOKU_OBJ    
Data Type CHAR   Character String 
Length 60    
Decimal Places 0    
Output Length 60    
Value Table      
Further Characteristics
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No Input History    
Basic direction is set to LTR    
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Field Label
  Length  Field Label  
Short 10 Explan. 
Medium 20 Explanation 
Long 40 Explanation of Absence Type 
Heading 55 Explanation of Absence Type (Max. 1024 Characters): 
Documentation

Definition

Specifies the technical key of the documentation object containing an explanatory text for the absence type. The documentation object has to have the document class DT (dialog text).

Use

You can use this function to provide users with additional information about an absence type. The text is displayed in addition to the name of the absence type.

The length of the text is restricted to ensure that it can be displayed properly in the Web application. The text must not exceed 1024 characters. Formatting such as bold and italics is not supported in the Web application; you can only use normal text.

Dependencies

Example

  • You want to provide information about the circumstances in which employees are permitted to take leave for moving house, the entitlements they have, and any peculiarities they have to note when requesting the leave.
  • You want to provide information on the uses of the special leave 1 day absence type and so add the following text:
    Wife in childbirth, death of parent or parent-in-law, attendance at own childs wedding.

History
Last changed by/on SAP  20050219 
SAP Release Created in 600