If you are implementing Oracle HR for Germany you must also complete the following additional implementation steps.

Step 1: Define Element Links

You must define the element links for tax and social insurance.

You define the links in the Element Links window.

1. Select Social Insurance in the Element Name field.

2. Select an effective date that is prior to the system date, for example, 01 Jan 2001.

3. Save your work.

4. Repeat the above steps for the Tax Information and Tax Exemption Information elements.

Step 2: Specify a Preferred Organization Hierarchy

When you define your business group, you must specify which hierarchy is the preferred, or named, hierarchy. For example, you could choose the primary hierarchy or a different hierarchy. The named hierarchy defines how the additional information entered for your organizations is inherited by the child organizations.

You select the hierarchy in the Organization window.

See: Entering German Business Group Information.