SuccessFactors

SAP SuccessFactors is a major vendor of cloud-based human capital management software and talent management software. The company provides a cloud-based software for human capital management using the Software as a service (SaaS) model.

 

The SuccessFactors connector enables integration of the SAP SuccessFactors solution into the company’s IT environment for an uninterrupted data transmission.

 

To configure the SuccessFactors connector, follow the instructions below:

 

1. In the Admin Navigation tree, select Connections and click New.

Connections Section in the Admin Navigation Tree

2. On the Connector Selection Page select the SuccessFactors item from the Human Resources section.

Connector Selection Page

3. In the SuccessFactors Provider work area, fill in the following fields and click Save.

Connection Work Area

Field	Description
Connection*	A new connection name. Enter a connection alias here.
Is Active	Toggles connector’s activity at interface execution. Enable the checkbox to activate the connection for execution.
Cloud Agent*	The LAN you are working with. Select "IConduct" for cloud systems and your corporate agent for internal systems.
Implementation Type*	Defines the connection implementation type. Supported values: Default. IConduct scheduler works on the cloud agent set in the Cloud Agent field. Java. IConduct scheduler works by sending requests to a Java agent.
Is Source	This connection entity is available as a data source for Import (writing to Schema). Enable the checkbox to ensure data import.
Is Target	This connection entity is available as a data target that receives data from schema to current data container. Enable the checkbox to ensure data export.
Timeout	The length of time (in milliseconds) the IConduct platform waits for a response from the connection provider before returning a timeout error. Set the time value to stop the system from connection attempts.
Query	The box is intended for entering a query. You can test the defined query by clicking Test Query once the connection is saved. It’s recommended to test the query after the connection testing.
DateTime Format	Not used in this connector.
Server URL*	The URL to your SuccessFactors system instance. Example: https://demo.successfactors.com/odata/v2
Username*	Username for the SuccessFactors account.
Password*	Password for the SuccessFactors account.

*- mandatory fields.

 

Once the connection is saved, you can test if it is successful. Click Test Connection on the toolbar. If the created connection works, you will receive a success message. 

Testing the Connection