Understanding the IGMOD Feature in SAP HR: Streamlining Infotype Control

In the intricate world of SAP Human Resources (HR), the IGMOD feature serves as a powerful tool to customize and streamline the way infotypes (data storage units) are presented during personnel actions. This feature allows HR administrators to tailor the data entry experience, ensuring that only the relevant infotypes appear based on specific criteria. Let’s delve into the details of IGMOD:

What is IGMOD?

• IGMOD is a configuration feature within SAP HR that controls the defaulting of ‘Infogroup Modifiers’.
• An Infogroup Modifier is a code attached to an infogroup. Infogroups are essentially collections of infotypes that are processed together during personnel actions (e.g., hiring, promotion, termination).
• The IGMOD feature allows you to link different Infogroup Modifiers (and hence, different infogroups) to various combinations of personnel area, personnel subarea, employee group, and employee subgroup.

Why Use IGMOD?

1. Targeted Data Entry: IGMOD helps present only the most pertinent infotypes during HR actions. This makes data entry more focused and reduces the potential for errors.
2. Process Customization:  You can tailor HR processes based on factors like an employee’s location, employment type, or job role. For example, a contractor may have different required infotypes than a permanent employee.
3. Enhanced User Experience: By simplifying the infotype landscape, IGMOD reduces the complexity for HR users, making their tasks faster and more efficient.

How to Configure IGMOD

The configuration of IGMOD typically involves these steps:

1. Create Infogroup Modifiers: Define the specific codes you want to use to differentiate between infogroups.
2. Assign Modifiers to Infogroups: Link the modifiers you just created to the appropriate infogroups.
3. Access the IGMOD Feature: Navigate to the IGMOD configuration table (often through transaction code PM01).
4. Define Decision Tree: Create entries in the table that map combinations of personnel area, personnel subarea, employee group, and employee subgroup to the corresponding Infogroup Modifiers.

Example Scenario

Let’s say your company has employees in the US and Canada, and you want to use different infogroups for hiring actions in each country. Here’s how you could use IGMOD:

1. Create Infogroup Modifiers: ‘US_HIRE’ and ‘CA_HIRE’
2. Assign the modifiers to their respective hiring infogroups.
3. In the IGMOD table, create entries like this:

• • Country Grouping (MOLGA) ‘US’ -> Infogroup Modifier ‘US_HIRE’
  • Country Grouping (MOLGA) ‘CA’ -> Infogroup Modifier ‘CA_HIRE’

Key Considerations

• IGMOD settings can get complex, so careful planning and testing are essential.
• Consider using meaningful naming conventions for Infogroup Modifiers for better organization.
• IGMOD is a powerful tool, but it should be used in conjunction with other HR configuration elements.

In Conclusion

The IGMOD feature in SAP HR grants you fine-grained control over how infotypes are presented during personnel actions. By mastering this feature, you can streamline processes, improve the user experience, and ensure the integrity of your HR data.