ACT_INITIATE_PA is an action button which allows you to initiate a [Personnel Action|PERSONNEL ACTION] for the employee in focus. 

This button is available in the Pxxx forms where [Personnel Actions|PERSONNEL ACTION] will be created and maintained.  
 
By pressing the Initiate PA button, the [Create Personnel Action|MSCPA] dialog box will appear requesting initial information for the [PA|PERSONNEL ACTION].