Custom Infotype creation (PA)

Creation of Custom Infotype (PA)

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To create PA custom Infotypes with subtypes, we need to perform 5 phases.

o Create Structure (PS9XXX – PM01)
o Generate Objects (Table’s, Screens & Module Pool – PM01)
o Maintain Time Constraint (1, 2, 3 or T)
o Create Subtypes
o Assign Subtypes to Infotype

Phase I – Create Structure

1. Go to transaction code PM01. Enter Custom Infotype number, Ex:-9001.

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2. Click on ‘Generate Objects’ push button.

3. Click on ‘Create’, navigates into SE11-Structure creation screen.

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4. Enter all required fields, save, check and activate the structure PS9001.

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Phase II – Generate Objects

5. Go to initial screen and save it in request. (System proposes last used request, change it
accordingly).

Note: - System will generate all objects like Table’s, Screens, module pool, and user interface. It
will direct into ‘Infotype attributes’ Screen.

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Phase III – Maintain Time Constraint

6. Select any standard Infotype click on ‘COPY AS’ .

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7. Replace standard Infotype number and description with custom Infotype number & description
and click on ‘ENTER’.
Ex: - 0002 -> 9001 Personal Data -> Work Location.

8. System will navigate into previous screen with custom Infotype entry. Select entry and click on
details.

9. Specify required time constraint (1, 2, 3 or T) and save.

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Phase IV – Create Subtypes

10. Go to Initial screen i.e., PM01, click on ‘Infotype’ Menu and select ‘Edit Subtype Characteristics’.

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11. Enter subtypes and descriptions that required for Infotype and save.

Phase V – Assign Subtypes to Infotype

12. Go to Initial Screen click on ‘Technical Attributes’ push button.

13. Click on change, select custom Infotype entry and click on ‘Details’.

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14. Enter following values, Subtype field value is the first field in our structure creation i.e., WLOCT
with data element SUBTY. Remaining are constants for all the Infotype with subtypes.
SAVE

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Testing:-
1. Go to transaction code ‘PA30’. Enter employee number and Infotype number, click on
create.

Custom Infotype (Work Location):-

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