Setup
CodeBot Role Permission Ver 1.0
The following Role Based Permissions (RBPs) are required to be granted to the CodeBot user for the respective modules.
CodeBot Employee Central Permissions
Manage Foundation Objects
Import Foundation Data
Access Manage Organization, Pay, and Job Structures page
Import/Export Corporate Data Model
Import/Export Country/Region-Specific XML for Corporate Data Model
Employee Central API
Employee Central Foundation OData API (read-only)
Employee Central HRIS OData APIPopularCodeBot Workbook Breakdown
Every tab in every CodeBot workbook and where to find it within SAP SF.
Modules in Scope
EMPLOYEE CENTRAL
Core Employee Central
EC Configuration UI
EC Payroll
EC Payroll PTP
EC Payroll Security
EC Benefits
Position Management
Time Off
TALENT & LEARNING
Recruiting Management
Onboarding 2.0
Onboarding 1.0
PM/GM
Compensation
Variable Pay
Import/Export Data COMP
LMS
Import/Export Data LMS
Succession
Career Development Plan
PLATFORM
Employee Profile
RolPopularCodeBot for SAP SuccessFactors Release Schedule
Our team is dedicated to ensuring our clients have the best possible experience with SFCodeBot. We understand that keeping customers informed and aware of all the updates and changes with our releases is important. That's why we are excited to present the dates of the future releases. We hope you would mark your calendars and continue supporting us just like you always do.
06th January, 2024
20th January, 2024
03rd February, 2024
17th February, 2024PopularWorkbooks Deprecated / Upgrade Workbook
A deprecated workbook in CodeBot is a workbook that no longer maintains a bidirectional connection with an SAP SuccessFactors instance. This occurs when our development team needs to alter the workbook's formatting for one of the following reasons:
SAP SuccessFactors undergoes a significant change with a new release or feature, or 2) we modify the workbook based on client feedback.
You can tell when a workbook is deprecated because the iteration will be in gray.
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1. Employee Central
CodeBot for SAP SuccessFactors possesses the capability to systematically automate all configuration tasks across the entirety of Employee Central screens within the SuccessFactors platform. You can generate documentation of your instances and compare them against each other. You can configure HRIS Elements, MDF Object, Workflows, Legacy Objects, etc using CodeBot.
Automate Config: Yes
Workbook Generation: Yes
Validation: Yes
Compare: Yes
2. RecSome readersEmployee CentralCareer Development PlanOnboarding 2.0Robotics
Welcome To SF CodeBot!
New Features:
Notable changes have been introduced in the following modules:
BUG Fixes:
We have identified bugs in the following modules:
Customer Notes Inclusion
Users can now add a comment for a particular object on HRIS Elements, MDF Objects, MDF Objects Fields, and MDF Objects Association worksheets. These notes are saved after generating a new workbook.
MDF Trigger Rules Automation Optimization
The MDF Trigger Rules worksheet has become hiSome readersStarting with CodeBot
There are 6 parts to the CodeBot orientation process. If easier, feel free to use this form to share information with the CodeBot team.
Picking a Company Admin
The Company Admin adds users, sets user permissions, and adds instances. Typically, the Company Admin for CodeBot also has some admin permissions for SAP SuccessFactors. Our recommendation is to have multiple Company Admins. Company Admins can changeSome readersHow to Add a Trigger Rule in an MDF Object?
The following article will help explain on how you can add a trigger rule in an MDF Object through SFCodeBot.Some readersReport By Iteration - For Company Admins
As a Company Admin, you can view all the executions along with their hours.
First, navigate to the ''Admin Dashboard'' and click on ''Report by Iterations''
Choose the relevant options from the dropdown menus, input the required dates, then click search.
You'll then see the total hours displayed as shown below.
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In this article you will learn how to assign permissions to a user as a company admin.
Step 1:
Navigate to the Admin dashboard, select users.
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https://meetings.hubspot.com/rob-rookFew readersChange SuccessFactors Instance Language
Differences in language settings can potentially lead to errors when generating a workbook. To prevent such errors, we recommend adjusting your instance's language to a common option.
The following steps outline how to modify the instance language:
Step 1.
Login to your SuccessFactors instance and navigate settings under profile.
Step 2.
Once you are in settings, click on "Change Language"Few readersTable Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Access workbooks by navigating to either a Workspace or a Module window as directed via the nine areas shown below.
(https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/597361Few readersWorkbook "Stuck"
In this article, you will get to know about a situation where your workbook gets "Stuck".
The reasons are mentioned below:
1. AWS (Amazon Web Services) or Office 0365 or Google sheet Outage:
This can be a reason for Stuck Workbook as the bot works with Amazon, so this can happen whenever there is an outage. Another reason can be office 0365 outage, or Google sheets outage. However, you will be notified about that.
2. CodeBot under maintenance:
The second reason canFew readersPredefine MDF Objects
If you experience generating new workbooks for MDF Objects, MDF Objects Fields, and MDF Objects Association worksheets recently, you will find there is a huge discrepancy on how things operate now.
It is worth noting that these changes are currently in effect in both Employee Central and Onboarding modules.
Earlier, all the records available including custom objects, on Configure Object Definitions screen on SAP SuccessFactors used to be fetched as shown in image 1, image 2, and image 3 respecFew readersSetting UP MFA in CodeBot
Setting up multi factory is easy in CodeBot.
Here are the steps:
Enter your username and password and click submit, this will redirect you to the MFA page where you will see a QR code.
Scan that QR code in your phone's google authenticator or Microsoft authenticator.
On your google authenFew readers
New Error Statuses for CodeBot
(https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5a53c0e6e1563400/screenshoFew readersCreation of long IAS URL
When we are in the process of creating the URL, it's important to consider the existence of an Identity Provider (IDP) such as Azure or Okta. For instance, if we have a setup involving Azure to Identity and Access Services (IAS) to Salesforce (SF), or Okta to IAS to SF, we can generate this URL. By using the appropriate credentials, including the password, we will be able to access the IAS.
The URL is broken down as follows:
https://avb08tmnq.accounts.ondemand.com/saml2/idp/ssosp=https://www.sFew readersWhitelisting Microsoft 0365
This article aims to offer comprehensive guidance on the process of whitelisting Microsoft 0365 to ensure seamless functionality within your organization. Whitelisting is an essential step in maintaining network security while allowing specific applications and services to operate without interruption. If you come across an error message while using Microsoft 0365, it may indicate that certain domains are being blocked by your network’s security settings.
In such cases, it is important to takeFew readersHow to Whitelist the Crisp Chatbox for Enhanced Customer Support
To ensure that your customers can access the Crisp Chatbox without interruptions when using CodeBot for SAP SuccessFactors, it is essential to take proactive measures by whitelisting Crisp on your network.
Refer to the Article below:
https://help.crisp.chat/en/article/how-can-i-whitelist-crisp-servers-wobj05/Few readersPopup (No records set to Pending)
CodeBot for SAP SuccessFactors is a powerful tool specifically designed to help customers automate their configuration processes efficiently and effectively, all without the need to log into their instances. This feature is particularly beneficial for organizations that require a streamlined approach to managing their configurations, allowing users to focus on more strategic tasks rather than the intricacies of manual updates.
When you are preparing to add data from a workbook to your SAP SucceFew readers