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This certification verifies that you possess the fundamental and core knowledge in the area of SAP Payroll and proves that you have the required understanding within this consultant profile of the HCM solution, and can implement this knowledge practically in projects under the guidance of an experienced consultant. It is recommended as an entry-level qualification to allow consultants to get acquainted with the the fundamentals of SAP HCM Payroll.

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You will be asked to record a single, unedited video in which you address the below listed topics in a set order. The total recording time should not exceed 1 hour (approximately between 5 and 10 minutes per topic). Please read all instructions carefully before you begin the recording. You can either use record video from the SAP Certification Exam page or you upload a video that you recorded yourself (see Technical requirements below).

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SAP HCM Payroll for SAP S/4HANA

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Business Processes in SAP HCM on S/4HANA

This course provides an overview and foundation knowledge for processing payroll transactions in SAP HCM and HCM on S/4HANA. You will learn how to troubleshoot issues when running payroll and complete financial postings.​ This course applies to the functionality of HCM for S/4HANA. Nevertheless, if you are still on ECC 6.0 EHP8 you are also welcome here. Differences will be explained in this course.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Business Processes in HCM Payroll for S/4 HANA

This course provides a detailed understanding of HCM master data. This course applies to the functionality of HCM for S/4HANA. Nevertheless, if you are still on ECC 6.0 EHP8 you are also welcome here. Differences will be explained in this course.

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Master Data Configuration in SAP HCM for S/4HANA

You will gain deep knowledge of payroll processing including the following: Personnel Calculation Rules, Payroll Initiation, Wage Type Valuation, Absence Valuation, Time Wage Type Selection, Payroll Factoring, Cumulation Wage Types, Retroactive Accounting, ​Average Processing.​&nbsp;

Payroll Configuration in SAP HCM for S/4HANA

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SAP HCM for S/4HANA provides the essential knowledge
and skills needed to implement and customize the system, making it ideal for
consultants with an intermediate proficiency level.</div></div>

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Configuring SAP HCM for S/4HANA

Hi, are you an application consultant looking to configure SAP HCM for S4 HANA or a business process owner ensuring that all your requirements are met during implementation? If so, this content, configuring SAP HCM for S4 HANA is designed for you. It provides the essential knowledge and skills needed to implement and customize the system, making it ideal for consultants with an intermediate proficiency level. This solution is specifically designed for our SAP S4 HANA on-premise customers. As you may know, SAP SuccessFactors is the cloud-based solution for HCM. With access to our hands-on practice systems, you'll gain practical experience and see firsthand how SAP HCM for S4 HANA works. As someone familiar with the previous HCM release, you will immediately find your way around and feel comfortable here. And if you're entirely new to the solution, this journey will still provide everything you need to get started. Enjoy your learning experience and take a deep dive into SAP HCM for S4 HANA.

Gain an overview about SAP HCM for S/4HANA, learn how to manage masterdata, handle the payroll process&nbsp;and how to implement SAP HCM Payroll for S/4HANA.

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