PBAL SAP tcode for – Bulk processing

Here we would like to draw your attention to PBAL 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). PBAL is a transaction code used for Bulk processing in SAP.

SAP PBAL transaction code

It comes under the package for HR-PA Recruitment (PAPL). When we execute this transaction code, SAPMPAP0 is the normal standard SAP program that is being executed in background. Transaction code PBAL is included in the SAP component for SAP_HR.

SAP PBAL 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 → Applicant activity → Bulk processing


Transaction PBAL technical data table

TcodePBAL
UsageBulk processing
ModulePA
Sub ModulePA-RC
SAP PackagePAPL
Program runningSAPMPAP0
ComponentSAP_HR