How to Define Employee Groups in SAP

This SAP article will guide you all about “How to Define Employee Groups in SAP” step by step with screenshots. Each employee group is defined with one-digit identification. The employee group has the following organizational functions:

• Employee groups allow you to generate data entry default values, for example, for the payroll accounting area or an employee’s basic pay.


• Employee groups serve as selection criteria for reporting.


• Employee groups constitute an authorization check unit.

Steps to Define Employee Groups in SAP

SAP R/3 IMG Path : - SPRO >> Enterprise Structure >> Definition >> Human Resources Management >> Define Employee Groups

Step 1 :- Follow the above menu path and click “Define Employee Groups”

Step 2 :- Double click on Employee groups and click on “New Entries”

Step 3 :- In next screen enter the employee group key and description

Step 4 :- Click on save icon to save the entries.

Now, we have successfully done with “How to Define Employee Groups in SAP”.

How to Define Employee Groups in SAP