PB40 SAP tcode for – Applicant actions

Here we would like to draw your attention to PB40 transaction code in SAP. As we know it is being used in the SAP PA-RC (Recruitment in PA) component which is coming under HR (HCM) PA module (Personnel Management). PB40 is a transaction code used for Applicant actions in SAP.

SAP PB40 transaction code

It comes under the package for HR-PA Recruitment (PAPL). When we execute this transaction code, SAPMP50A is the normal standard SAP program that is being executed in background. Transaction code PB40 is included in the SAP component for SAP_HR.

SAP PB40 menu path

See the possible menu paths to access the same report by avoiding entering the transaction code.
Path 1
Human Resources → Personnel Management → Recruitment → Appl.master data → Applicant actions


Transaction PB40 technical data table

TcodePB40
UsageApplicant actions
ModulePA
Sub ModulePA-RC
SAP PackagePAPL
Program runningSAPMP50A
ComponentSAP_HR