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# How the Release Impact Tool works in CodeBot for SAP SuccessFactors?

**Video Tutorial:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT5QOUmSYGg


With every SAP SuccessFactors release, new features and changes are introduced that may impact your existing configuration. The **Release Impact module** helps you proactively identify how the SuccessFactors releases could affect your system.

The Release Impact Tool helps you quickly see which SuccessFactors areas *may* be affected by a new release. CodeBot scans SAP’s What’s New Viewer, follows predefined navigation paths, and checks whether each configuration item exists in your system. If found, it marks **Yes**; if not, **No**.

The tool does not analyze configuration, interpret changes, or flag small UI updates. All modules appear in the workbook, even if you don’t use them. It becomes available **5–7 days after the release** once SAP updates the What’s New Viewer.

1. To access the Release Impact module, from the **CodeBot dashboard**, click on the **Release Impact module**.


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* You can also access the module from the side panel on the CodeBot dashboard. 

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2. Then, navigate to your workspace and **Add New Iteration** for your environment.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/a/5/3/5a53c0e6e1563400/image_1ahw57j.png =782xauto)[](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/a/5/3/5a53c0e6e1563400/image_1bpj7ew.png =963xauto)Navigate to **Column B**. If you set the status to **Pending** and run the workbook, CodeBot will analyse your system to determine the impact. It will then update the impact status as **Yes** or **No** and display the relevant records accordingly.

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### Let’s Understand the Workbook

The Release Impact workbook will always show **all SuccessFactors modules**, even if the customer doesn’t use them.  The workbook is designed to give you a structured and detailed view of release impacts. 


**Column E: Modules**

* Shows which SAP SuccessFactors modules are affected by the release.

**Column F: Release ID**

* Displays the unique identifier for each release.

**Column G: Release Notes**

* Provides direct links to the official SAP SuccessFactors release documentation.

**Column H: Title**

* Contains the title or name of the release for easy reference.

**Columns I & J: Prerequisites and Requirements**

* Outline any conditions, dependencies, or setup requirements related to the release.

**Column L: Impact**

* Clearly shows whether the release **impacts your system or not**, helping you prioritize actions.

**Column M: Current Instance Configuration**

* Provides visibility into the **existing configuration of your current instance** for each listed release item.

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This module enables you to:

* Stay **ahead of SuccessFactors changes**
* Understand **system impact before applying updates**
* Plan configurations and testing more effectively
* Reduce risks associated with new releases

**Note:** If anything doesn’t appear as expected, check CodeBot execution logs and send us the **Tracking Request ID** via the chat box in the lower right-hand corner.