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# Succession - Background Elements

# Adding a Backgroud Element in Succession

CodeBot for SAP SuccessFactors allows you to background elements in succession with ease. 

# What you need to Run configuration?

1. Access to CodeBot and its Succession module
2. Required permissions in codebot to run configuration
**Note: Before you run Generate workbook or Configuration using codebot, make sure you have the permissions for "Manage business Configuration" in the SuccessFactors instance.**

# Steps to configure Background Elements 

1. Navigate to the succession module tile on the CodeBot Dashboard.

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2. Enter into your workspace and open the fully generated workbook to the **Background Elements** tab. 

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3. Add the required data into the columns, at last select the template id from the dropdown in column C that you just added. Set the processing status to pending in column B and close the Workbook.

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4. Back in codebot, click the hamburger menu and click on start configuration. As the form appears enter your password if SSO is not enabled; execution notes, check the background elements check box and click confirm and start. 
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5. As the status changes to processing, you can monitor the progress of the execution. To monitor please refer to the article attached below. 

https://help.sfcodebot.com/en/article/monitor-actions-in-codebot-for-sap-successfactors-1ous0mz/

6. Once the status is set to complete, open the workbook and notice that the newly added background element is now highlighted in green and the processing status is changed to **Processed; **which means that the element is successfully created in the instance. 

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/a/5/3/5a53c0e6e1563400/image_1jpk6kw.png)

If you need any help regarding the process, do not hesitate to reach out to us.