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EC - Workflow Groups

This step-by-step guide explains how to execute Workflow Groups in Employee Central using CodeBot. By following these instructions, you will be able to create new Workflow Groups, track execution progress, and verify the changes in SuccessFactors.


Step 1: Open the Employee Central Workbook


  1. Navigate to Workflow Groups
    Open the Employee Central Workbook and locate the section for Workflow Groups.
  2. Create a New Group
  • In Column B, enter the name of the new group.


  • Select the DG Pool and enter the Expression Value.


  1. Set Processing Group


  • In Column G, select the Processing Group Name.
  • Set the Processing Status to Pending.


  1. Save and Close the Workbook
    Once all necessary details are entered, close the workbook to proceed.


Step 2: Execute the Workflow Group Using CodeBot


  1. Open CodeBot
    Return to CodeBot and click on the Hamburger Menu (three horizontal lines) to access configuration options.


  1. Start the Configuration
  • Select Start Configuration.
  • Enter your SFSF Password to authenticate.
  • Provide any Execution Notes


  1. Select Advanced Options


  • In the Advanced Options, choose Workflow Groups from the dropdown.

  • Click Confirm and then Start.


Step 3: Track the Execution Progress

  1. Check Execution Status
    After starting the execution, you can track the progress by clicking the i icon to view details about the status.
  2. View Screenshots of Changes
    Once the execution is completed, you can view screenshots of the changes made in the workbook.
  3. Completion Status
    The status will change to Complete when the execution finishes.


Step 4: Verify Changes in the Workbook


  1. Open the Workbook
    After successful execution, reopen the workbook.
  2. Look for Green Highlights
    The changes made during execution will be highlighted in green, indicating successful updates.



Step 5: Verify Changes in SuccessFactors


  1. Access SuccessFactors Instance
    Navigate to Manage Workflow Groups in your SuccessFactors instance.
  2. Confirm Group Creation
    Here, you will see that the New Group Name has been successfully created and added to the system.



Conclusion


Following these steps will ensure that Workflow Groups are successfully executed in Employee Central using CodeBot. You will also be able to track the execution and verify the changes made in SuccessFactors.

Updated on: 13/05/2025

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