PBAQ SAP tcode for – External Applicants Via Quals

Here we would like to draw your attention to PBAQ 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). PBAQ is a transaction code used for External Applicants Via Quals in SAP.

SAP PBAQ 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 PBAQ is included in the SAP component for SAP_HR.

SAP PBAQ 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 → Selection procedure → Applicant pool → Via qualifications → External applicants


Transaction PBAQ technical data table

TcodePBAQ
UsageExternal Applicants Via Quals
ModulePA
Sub ModulePA-RC
SAP PackagePAPL
Program runningSAPMPAP0
ComponentSAP_HR