SAP SuccessFactors solutions are cloud-based HCM software applications that support core HR and payroll, talent management, HR analytics and workforce planning, and employee experience management.
The SAP SuccessFactors source support batch syncs.
You can find the parameters in the Info tab below (Image 1).
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
The following table outlines the mandatory and optional parameters you will find on the Source tab (Image 2).
The following parameters will help to define your data sync source and how it functions.
The Schema section is where you define which source columns you want to sync in your connection. You can repeat the values for multiple columns.
Select Show Advanced for more options for the Schema section.
You can choose to add in a Transformation > String Replacement by inputting the following:
Note that you can have more than one String Replacement
You have the option to add a source filter to your data sync. Please review the documentation here for more information on source filters.
Configure your Destination
Define your Sync Actions.
Add in your Post Sync Scripts, if required.
Click Jobs > Start a Job to begin your sync.
| Parameter | Description | Example |
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| Parameter | Description | Example |
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| Parameter | Description | Example |
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| Parameter | Description | Example |
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Source
Mandatory. Select your source from the drop down menu.
SAP SuccessFactors
API Key
Mandatory. The encrypted API Key needed to connect to your SuccessFactors entity. The Connections UI will automatically encrypt this value for you.
User ID
Mandatory. A User ID with access to connect to your SuccessFactors entity.
Company ID
Mandatory. The Company ID associated with the above User ID and with access to connect to your SuccessFactors entity.
SAML Assertion URL
Mandatory. The URL used for SAML insertion.
OAUTH Token URL
Mandatory. The URL that issued your oauth token.
Private Key
Mandatory. The key to connect to your SuccessFactors entity. The Connections UI will automatically encrypt this value for you.
OData API URL
Mandatory. The URL of the OData API.
Entity
Mandatory. The name of your SuccessFactors entity.
Name
Mandatory. The name of your column as it appears in the source.
Name
Alias
Optional. You may choose to use an alias on your column so that it has a different name in the data sync.
Data Type
Mandatory. The data type of the column values.
Text
Description
Optional. You may choose to add a description to your column.
Mandatory
If both Mandatory and Validated are checked on a column, then rows where the column is empty are rejected
If just Mandatory is checked on a column, then all rows are synced with the execution log status of failed, and the source error of "Mandatory Rule Violation"
If just Validated is checked on a column, then all rows are synced.
Validate Data
If both Mandatory and Validated are checked on a column, then rows where the column is empty are rejected
If just Validated is checked on a column, then all rows are synced.
Trim Whitespace
Optional if data type = text. For Text data types, you can choose whether to trim the whitespace._
Max Length
Optional if data type = text. You can input a numerical value in this field that represents the maximum length of the data that can be synced in your column. If the value is exceeded, the row will be rejected (you can find this error in the Execution Log).
Pattern
Mandatory if using a Transformation. The pattern for your string replacement.
Replacement
What you want to replace your pattern with.
Title
Mandatory. Input a name for your data sync
SAP SuccessFactors
Variables
Optional. Review our documentation on Variables here for more information about this field.
Permissions
Data syncs are role based access systems where you can give specific groups read, write, execute, and/or all of the above with admin access. Inputting at least an Admin Group is mandatory.
