SC EC - Practical

Question 1

Where do you go to create a new Division in SuccessFactors?

Answer 1

Go to Manage Data → Create New → Division.

Question 2

Which tool is used to manage XML-based Foundation Objects?

Answer 2

XML-based Foundation Objects are managed in Manage Organization, Pay, and Job Structures.

Question 3

Which tool is used to manage MDF-based Foundation Objects?

Answer 3

MDF-based Foundation Objects are managed in Manage Data.

Question 4

What tool would you use to import Foundation Objects?

Answer 4

Use Import Foundation Data for XML-based objects and Import and Export Data for MDF-based objects.

Question 5

Where do you go to add a new Job Classification?

Answer 5

Go to Manage Data → Create New → Job Classification.

Question 6

If you need to create a new Pay Range, where do you navigate?

Answer 6

Go to Manage Organization, Pay and Job Structures → Create New → Pay Range.

Question 7

Which permissions are required to manage picklists?

Answer 7

You need Picklist Management and Picklist Mappings Set Up permissions in RBP.

Question 8

How do you create a new Business Unit in the system?

Answer 8

Go to Manage Data → Create New → Business Unit and enter the required details.

Question 9

Where would you go to manage the location records of a Foundation Object?

Answer 9

Go to Manage Organization, Pay and Job Structures → Create New → Location.

Question 10

Where do you go to export the Corporate Data Model to make changes?

Answer 10

Go to Import/Export Corporate Data Model in the Admin Center.

Question 11

How do you modify the label of a field in an XML-based Foundation Object (e.g., changing Standard Hours to Standard Weekly Hours)?

Answer 11

Export the Corporate Data Model, edit the XML in an XML editor, update the field label, save the file, and re-import it via Import/Export Corporate Data Model.

Question 12

Where do you navigate to change attributes or labels of MDF-based Foundation Objects?

Answer 12

Go to Configure Object Definitions in the Admin Center, then search for the relevant object (e.g., Job Classification) and make the required updates.

Question 13

How do you create a new picklist in SAP SuccessFactors for MDF-based Foundation Objects?

Answer 13

Go to Picklist Center, select Create a Picklist (+), and enter the values provided.

Question 14

How do you bulk import picklists for MDF-based Foundation Objects?

Answer 14

Go to Import and Export Data, download the picklist template, populate it with your data, and then import it back using Import Data for picklists and picklist values.

Question 15

How do you modify the label of an existing Foundation Object in MDF (e.g., changing Pay Calendar to Payroll Calendar)?

Answer 15

Go to Configure Object Definitions, search for Pay Calendar, select Make Correction, update the label, and save.

Question 16

Where do you go to create a new Permission Role in Employee Central?

Answer 16

Go to Manage Permission Roles, then select Create to add a new role.

Question 17

How do you modify permissions for an existing role in Employee Central?

Answer 17

In Manage Permission Roles, select the role to modify, then choose Edit and adjust the permissions as needed

Question 18

What steps are required to assign access to the Personal Contacts section in People Profile?

Answer 18

In Manage Permission Roles, assign Employee Views → Personal Information and Employee Data → Personal Contacts → Edit permissions.

Question 19

How do you create a new Permission Group based on Job Code?

Answer 19

Go to Manage Permission Groups, select Create New, choose Pick a category → Job Code, and add the relevant job code (e.g., IT-MGR).

Question 20

Where can you find the option to view and edit historical data in an effective-dated block?

Answer 20

Use the View History permission in Block Actions to enable access to historical data in an effective-dated block.

Question 21

What do you do if an employee needs access to edit specific fields in an effective-dated entity?

Answer 21

Assign Field-Level Permissions for each field, selecting Edit/Insert or Correct based on the required level of access.

Question 22

Where do you navigate to assign a new proxy in SuccessFactors?

Answer 22

Go to Proxy Management in the Admin Center to assign a new proxy.

Question 23

What is the step to restrict a proxy from seeing sensitive information such as an employee’s home address?

Answer 23

Deselect Private Data For Proxy Account Holder in the proxy rights settings.

Question 24

How do you add permissions for a manager to view address history?

Answer 24

In Manage Permission Roles, select the Manager Role, edit permissions, add View History for Addresses under Employee Central Effective-Dated Entities, and save.

Question 25

Where do you go to start a new hire in SAP SuccessFactors?

Answer 25

Use the Add New Employee action in Action Search.

Question 26

How do you configure a custom New Hire template?

Answer 26

Go to Manage Data → Create New → Hire Template, complete fields as required, and set block configurations in the Section Configurations.

Question 27

How can you perform a rehire for an existing employee with duplicate check enabled?

Answer 27

Use Add New Employee, enter details, and in the Duplicate Check window, select Accept Match or Rehire with new employment as needed.

Question 28

How can you create a new job information record for an employee’s address change?

Answer 28

Go to Personal Information → Address Information → History, select Insert New Record, set the effective date, and enter the new address.

Question 29

Where do you navigate to download import templates for employee data?

Answer 29

Go to Import Employee Data in the Admin Center, select the entity you want, and download the template.

Question 30

How do you enable permissions for an admin to import employee data?

Answer 30

In Role-Based Permissions, enable Employee Central Import Settings → Import Employee Data and grant the necessary import permissions for each entity.

Question 31

What should you do if an imported CSV file has rows with errors due to mismatched end dates?

Answer 31

Remove or correct the end date in the CSV file, as incorrect end dates can cause import errors.

Question 32

What step must you take if a field in the CSV template requires a picklist?

Answer 32

Ensure the picklist or object-related field is configured correctly in the HRIS field to align with the template requirements.

Question 33

Where can you find user IDs and other necessary identifiers for the import file?

Answer 33

Use Manage Data or Employee Export to locate codes and IDs, such as User ID, legal entity codes, and job codes, for reference in the import file.

Question 34

How do you upload the completed employee import templates?

Answer 34

Go to Import Employee Data, select the relevant template, and upload each file in the required sequence: Basic, Biographical, Employment Details, etc.

Question 35

What action should you take if employees do not appear immediately after import?

Answer 35

Allow time for processing, as there might be a delay before new employees are searchable or appear on the Org Chart.