As an SAP ERP HCM user or consultant, you know that data is vast and that its maintenance and storage are key to any successful HCM implementation. This handy resource balances big-picture HCM concepts with detailed infotype coverage. Learn how to maintain and store data in the SAP ERP HCM system, how to identify the best infotype for a given task, and how and when to design a custom infotype. With this quick reference, you can finally access important HR infotype information without Internet searches or forum appeals.1. Infotypes by ModuleGet the details on where and when to use each infotype, what its functionality is, and how to configure it.2. Detailed LookScreenshots and reference tables include details on fields and subtypes for individual infotypes.3. Country-Specific CoverageExplore important infotypes that apply only to implementations in one specific country.4. Put it All TogetherConnect the dots between infotypes that span various SAP ERP HCM modules to effectively cover each employee's full lifecycle. 5. See the Big PictureSee where infotypes fit into the HCM application, including structured data, authorizations, and reporting and analytics.Highlights Structured dataData integrityReporting and analyticsAccessing, entering, and maintaining dataAuthorizationsInfotypes by SAP ERP HCM module and by numberCustom infotype creationInfotypes best practicesBusiness intelligence metrics