2. SAP SuccessFactors | 2H 2023
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Key Release Milestones, Essential Resources & Insightful Wisdom
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Ø What’s New Viewer (S-User required)
Ø SAP SF Digital Library > Q&A Series
Ø Product Release & Roadmap Info
Ø SAP Roadmap Explorer (S-User required)
Ø Known Issues for the 2H 2023 Release
Ø Notable Fixed Issues 2H 2023
Ø Release Upgrade Deployment Windows
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Ø How to dynamically display employee data while
displaying error messages using business rule?
Ø How can the order of [global & local] fields be
rearranged?
Ø Permissions are not being saved
Ø How to add URL Links on custom MDF portlet via
UI screen?
Ø Manage business configuration (BCUI) error :
"Object does not have children”
Ø Dynamic Role assignment behavior for Custom
Foundation Object
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Amazing new Platform Functionalities and Integration Features
PlaZorm | TIH*
General availability of the
*Talent Intelligence Hub
Ø Enhanced Interactivity via
import/export functions as well
as Story Reports for analytics
Ø Customization of Proficiency
Level Descriptions for
Individual Attributes
Ø Streamlined Integration of
Role-Based Skills in Growth
Portfolio allows employees to
see immediate updates as skills,
competencies and proficiency
levels are reflected in real-time
v Customer Configured
v Intra-Module Integrations
PlaZorm | Growth PorZolio
Integration of Growth Portfolio
Ratings in Performance Forms
Ø Latest proficiency ratings from
Growth Portfolio now visible on
performance forms
Ø Direct link to the Growth
Portfolio for transparency on
rating origins
Ø Growth Portfolio Management
allows to view and edit
information of direct reports
Ø 'From Rating Sources' in Job
Profile Builder no longer
available; existing forms may
need reconfiguration
v Customer Configured
v Intra-Module Integrations
Integration | Work Tech
SAP SuccessFactors Integraaon
with Microsob Teams
Ø Customizable Quick Acaon
Templates for essen^al self-
service tasks (e.g. changing
personal details, job roles, and
work schedules) with
country/region-specific
customiza^ons
Ø Real-Time Synchronizaaon
reflects updates in Teams
instantly in SuccessFactors
Ø Enhanced User Experience:
Streamlines self-services by
showing only relevant fields,
simplifying process naviga^on
v Customer Configured
Data Integration | Cross-Systems
Cross-System Workflows
unifies SAP HR Processes
Ø Links HR tasks between SAP
SuccessFactors, ERP HCM, and
S/4HANA
Ø Supports hybrid operations
across cloud and on-premise
systems
Ø Automates processes like hiring
and time adjustments
Ø Reduces user workload and
data error risks
Ø Integrates with non-HR
systems, including third-party
apps like SAP Ariba.
v Customer Configured
Platform | AI-Powered HR
Introducing Joule, the new AI
assistant in SAP SuccessFactors
Ø Efficient Task Management:
Enables conversational context
for employee and manager self-
services (like ChatGPT).
Ø Availability:
Selected data centers to launch
Joule with details by November
3, 2023 (see KBA 3390798).
Ø Seamless Integration:
Accessible through SAP
SuccessFactors HXM Suite
without additional
configuration needs..
v Customer Configured
v Link to Demo ⚠ ⚠
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Often requested and now available Talent and Employee Central enhancements at a glance
EC | Workflows UI Text Updates
Straightforward, and user-
supportive UI texts
Ø Field Names and Help Text are
updated, clarified and simplified
Ø Workflow Configuration Page
Enhancements include revised
help text for more clarity
Ø Workflow Details and Pending
Requests Pages are now more
consistent and precise
Ø Confirmation dialog title
shortened from "Please confirm
your request" to "Confirm
Request" for brevity
v Automatically on
EC | WF Auto-Delegation
Workflow Auto-Delegaaon
by Groups
Ø Create workflow groups in
Manage Data for similar or
related workflow requests
Ø Select groups to delegate and
appoint individual delegatees
for each through 'Delegate My
Workflows' quick ac^on
Ø Op^on to delegate up to three
groups, with an addi^onal
default group called "All
Others”
v Customer Configured
EC | Compensaaon Info
New Compensation Structure
Object Enhancement
Ø Streamlines the setup and
management of complex pay
structures by tailoring them for
varying locations, legal entities,
and worker types
Ø Possibility to customize the
display order of pay
components in UI and
enablement of filters to show
only pay components linked to
the compensation structure
Ø Locks mandatory pay
components to prevent
removal
Ø Flexible proration of compa-
ratio and range penetration
v Customer Configured
Platform| Org. Chart
Default Position Fallback Update
in Position Org Chart
Ø If the previously viewed
position is unavailable or
permissions are restricted, the
system defaults to the user's
own position
Ø If the user's position is
inaccessible, a prompt to
search for another position is
displayed
v Automatically on
v great usability enhancement
Opportunity Marketplace
Opportunity Marketplace
Person-Based Assignments
Ø Assignment Management
u^lizes person ID over
employment user ID
Ø Enhances connecaons with
People Profile, Talent
Intelligence Hub, and Dynamic
Teams
Ø Streamlines handling of
mulaple roles/accounts for
individuals
v Automa=cally on
v Link to more info regarding
mul=ple employments on
Opportunity Marketplace
v Intra-Module Integra=ons
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Usability Enhancements, IntegraFon Upgrades and Employee Central Enrichments
Platform | Theme Manager
Enhancements to Theme Manager
Ø Legacy Themes Deprecated and
removed all themes not using
Horizon palettes.
Ø Streamlined Theme Creation
and removal of redundant UI
buttons (e.g. “Create new
Theme”)
Ø Removed Outdated Settings
and included options to view UI
elements in Horizon or legacy
styling
v Customer Configured
Integraaon | PERNR Creaaon
Naaonal Transfer Personnel
Number Creaaon Feature
Ø Create a new personnel
number in SAP systems for in-
country transfers without
changing the employment
record in Employee Central
Ø Applicable when changing to a
new company code within the
same country/region
Ø Recommended only if
transi^oning from non-BIB to
BIB-based add-ons and
con^nuing prior prac^ces
v Customer Configured
EC | Global Info
New Attachment field for Global
Information Section
Ø The new field allows users to
upload country/region-specific
documents for employees and
their dependents, enabling
companies to better meet local
compliance requirements
Ø In addition, there are
enhancements for Brazil,
Greece, India, Mexico, New
Zealand, the Philippines,
Singapore, Thailand, Türkiye
(Turkey), and the United States
v Customer Configured
EC | Global Assignments (GA)
Centralized Services Manager Self-
Service (MSS) Changes for GA
Ø Interface and rule
improvements lead to
enhanced user experience and
data consistency
Ø onInit and onChange rules are
supported for adding
assignments, but onInit rules
on specific fields are
discon^nued. onView rules
support has ended
Ø Relevant posiaon validaaons
are now automa^cally
conducted
v Automa=cally on
EC | Work Permit Secaon
Work Permit Block Update
Ø Work Permit block now shows
employment-based data on
People Profile (and not person-
based data as in previous
versions)
Ø Employees see work permits for
current employment only which
reduces confusion and
increases data consistency
v Automa=cally on, but can be
switched back in Admin Center
6. Deloitte 2023
Christoph Pohl
Senior Specialist Lead
Human Capital | SuccessFactors
Deloitte Consulting Germany
cpohl@deloitte.de
+49 (0) 151 5800 2410
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