Omar Madatov

Nazrin Madatova

CATS.
generally
CATS

Table Of Contents
introduction
When and Why , Basics

pre -
Mini master data , data entry profile
requisites

customizing
Research , presentation

recording of
Creating , approving and sending to HCM
process
CATS

what is it?
CATS

The Cross-Application Timesheet is a

cross-application tool used to record
working times and
other data in a central worksheet.
You can use data entry profiles to format
the layout of the Timesheet to suit your
needs.
Working times may be relevant to more
than one target component
simultaneously. Reports
transfer the released and/or approved data
to one or more target components
 Cross-application standard screens for
entering working times

Ease of use for all users

Default values and data entry templat

The Cross-
Application Time Integrated approval process

Sheet offers the

following Support for corrections

advantages
SAP enhancements for increased
flexibility in the definition of
authorization checks, plausibility
checks, and default values
CATS

Controlling (CO)
Internal activity allocation, statistical key figures

Human Capital Management

Attendances, absences, and employee remuneration
(HCM)
You can use the Cross- information
Application Timesheet
to record times for, and
transfer them to, the External Services (MM-SRV)
following target Entry of services performed for external services
components

Plant Maintenance (PM), Customer

Service (CS), and Project System (PS)
Confirmations for orders or networks
CATS

A number of user interfaces are available for the Cross-Application Timesheet and include independent and enhancing
user interfaces.

independent enhancing
- CATS classic - CATS instant (iView in the SAP Enterprise Portal)
- CATS regular (Internet Application Component, - CATS phone (mobile online solution for WAP
ESS application in a Web browser) enabled cellular phones)
- CATS for service providers
- CATS notebook (mobile offline solution for
laptops, based on Mobile Engine technology)
- CATS time entry through Duet Time
Management
CATS

When a well-equipped tool is

needed to meet business When a company needs real-time
requirements and streamline employee time tracking for use by
daily information flow, administrative staff, project leaders, and
especially for tracking time managers, without requiring other SAP HR
spent on projects, events, functionalities like recruitment or payroll.
sales, or attendance.

When it is required to check

the accuracy of time
entries ,such as Validity
period, the budget status,
and the quotas available.

When it is required to have a

when / why user friendly ,quick,
simple ,efficient , in-built
approval and default values.
CATS

pre - requisites
 To be able to use the CATS HR
Cross-Application Time data entry
mini master
Timesheet, you must
have
Release
A HCM mini master
(personnel number and Cross-
personal data for the Application Approval
employees whose times Time Sheet
are recorded)

A data entry profile for Transfer

recording employee time Data entry
data profile Authorizations
HR
The necessary CO PS
authorizations for working
with the Cross-Application
PM CS MM
Timesheet
 The following processes are available to set up time in a CATS
Timesheet

Entering data in the timesheet

Releasing the time data

Approving the time data

Transferring the time data to the target components

You can carry out these steps individually or skip some of them. For
example,
time data can be released or approved automatically once you have
 You record person related time
data in the Cross-Application
Timesheet. Each employee must
have a mini master. In it, each
Personnel action Salaried employee
employee is identified by a CATS (Mini master) Consultant in IBM
unique personnel number. The
mini master is stored in the
Human Capital Management
(HCM) infotypes. Infotypes are
Default values
classified logically according to
Mark Smith
Sender cost center
17/06/2000
content and contain both optional Activity type
Washington
…
and required fields. They are
used for the Cross-Application
Timesheet even if Human Capital
Management is not implemented.
 The following HCM infotypes are a minimum requirement for the CATS mini master

Organizational Personal Data Planned Working

Actions (IT0000)
Assignment (IT0001) (IT0002) Time (IT0007)

Default values for the timesheet are stored in the Timesheet Defaults (IT0315). These values are proposed in the timesheet to assist
users as the enter data

You can make the following entries in the Timesheet Defaults infotype

Vendor, sending purchase

order, sending purchase
Account assignments,
order item, and service
such as the sender cost
The plant is used as a number are
center or the activity type,
default value for Logistics. used as default values for
are used in
the External Services
Logistics and Controlling.
Management component
(MM-SRV).
 Infotypes Required if
HCM is Implemented

Planned Working Time

(IT0007)
A HCM mini master is required for all employees for
Absence Quotas (IT2006) whom you enter time data using CATS.

If you use the Human Capital Management

Absences (IT2001)
component, it provides the employee data.

Attendance Quotas (IT2007) If you do not use Human Capital Management, you can
use the personnel action CATS Mini Master to enter
Attendances (IT2002) initial employee data and create all required
infotypes. Using this action, the system leads you
Employee Remuneration through the required screens.
Information (IT2010)

Examples of infotypes used

if the Human Capital
Management component is
implemented
CATS

CATS Data Entry Profiles

To be able to enter time data in the Cross-
Application Timesheet, you must have a
data entry profile. You can define different
data entry profiles according to your
Fields Entry requirements in Customizing for Cross-
Application Components.
Profiles
The purpose of the data entry profile is as
follows:
Data entry
It determines the data entry process for
the time data that is entered using the
profile.
Layout
It determines the layout of the data entry
Target screen when the profile is used to access
the Cross-Application Timesheet.
components
It controls the target components to which
the time data recorded using the profile
can be
transferred.
 Data Entry Profile: General Settings

With clock times,

no break
Profile With target Workdays only:
deductions: No
changeable: Users hours: Target With totals line: Displays only
unpaid break
can adjust data hours displayed in Displays day totals. factory calendar
deductions for
entry settings. the timesheet. workdays.
clock times
entered.
Print Program:
Display No initial screen: Release future No changes after
SAP provides a
weekdays: Shows Direct access for times: Future data approval:
sample; you can
days of the week, employees logging is immediately Approved data
create a custom
not dates. their own time. released. can't be edited.
program.
 Choose fields

You can use field selection to control which fields are displayed and their attributes in the Data
Entry section, Worklist, and Settings. It also defines where timesheet data is transferred.

Customize data entry profile

Choose fields

Data entry section Worklist Settings

Field selection has two levels:

Modifiable Influencing
General field settings for all data entry profiles, Defines fields specific to a particular data entry
with priority over Influencing profile.

Both levels apply to settings, worklist, and data entry sections.

 Field Selection

After maintaining the data entry

profile, you select fields to
appear using these options:

Choose Settings, Worklist, or

Data Entry section, and then
select Modifiable (for all profiles)
or Influencing (for specific
profiles).

Customer-defined fields can be

added to the timesheet (up to
10) for reporting but not data
transfer.

Set fields as input-ready,

display-only, or hidden, and
highlight content if needed.
Avoid using Required Entry due
to the CATS tabular format.

Use task type, component, and

level fields to define task
valuation elements.
CATS

customizing
Customizing Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) in SAP involves several steps to tailor it to your organization's
specific needs. Here’s a general overview of the process:

1. Define Custom 2. Configure CATS 3. Adjust Time 4. Integrate with

Fields Profiles Recording Other Modules

5. Authorization 6. Reporting 7. User Training and

8. Testing
Settings Configuration Documentation

9. Go Live and 10. Additional

Support Considerations
company minimalist 202
name slides 4

1. Research Phase

To effectively research,
present, and install Cross 2. Presentation Preparation
Application Time Sheet
(CATS) functionality, 3. Installation on Test Server
here’s a structured
approach:
4. Follow-Up
 A. Understand CATS Functionality
• Purpose: CATS is used in SAP environments to capture
and process working time and attendance data.
• Key Features:
• Time recording for various activities (projects, internal
tasks).
• Integration with HR and project management modules.
1. Research Phase B. Benefits
• Reporting and analytics capabilities.
• Streamlines time tracking.
• Improves accuracy of time data.
• Enhances project costing and resource management.
C. Technical Requirements
• SAP version compatibility.
• Required authorizations and roles.
• Dependencies on other SAP modules (like HR).
 A. Outline
• Introduction to CATS
• Key Features and Benefits
• Technical Requirements
• Installation Process Overview
2. Presentation Preparation
• Use Cases and Best Practices
• Q&A Session
B. Visual Aids
• Create slides using PowerPoint or Google
Slides.
• Include diagrams showing CATS integration
within the SAP landscape.
• Use charts for data showcasing efficiency
 A. Pre-Installation Checklist
• Confirm system requirements and compatibility.
• Backup existing data.
• Ensure test server environment is prepared.

B. Installation Steps
• Access SAP GUI: Log into the SAP system with appropriate credentials.
• Use the CATS Transaction Code: Typically, it's CAT2 for time entry.
• Configuration:
• Set up time types, absence types, and attendance types.
3. Installation on Test Server
• Configure relevant tables and parameters in SPRO (SAP Customizing
Implementation Guide).
• Testing: Perform a test run to ensure data entry works smoothly.
• User Training: Provide necessary training for end-users.

C. Post-Installation
• Monitor system performance.
• Gather feedback from users.
• Document any issues for future resolution.
 Schedule a follow-up meeting to
discuss user experiences and any
challenges faced.
[Link]-Up
Installation on Test Server
Consider creating a user guide for
reference.