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How to generate and use SuccessFactors ODATA API XSD in SAP PI/PO?

SAP
October 03 , 2023
Posted By:
Dr. Srinivas Bandi
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 SAP PIPO

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In the modern-age HR management realm, many intelligent enterprises swear by SuccessFactors OData APIs integration with SAP PI/PO using XML Schema Definition (XSD) files. These companies strongly believe that it is paramount to bridge widening gaps between their SAP environment and SuccessFactors while making their legacy HR processes and systems intelligent.

SuccessFactors can be explained as a cloud-based intelligent Human Capital Management (HCM) breakthrough. This SAP-powered solution supports core HR and payroll, talent management, HR analytics and workforce planning, and employee experience management. SAP SuccessFactors comes with different OData APIs to support seamless integration with legacy SAP and non-SAP systems, enabling companies to access HR-related data faster and create enhanced workforce experiences across the business.

In SAP Process Integration/Process Orchestration (PI/PO) scenarios, SuccessFactors work in sync with XSD (XML Schema Definition) files and OData APIs to create a standardized schema for the XML payloads required for greater data visibility. SAP SuccessFactors puts the human experience at the center of everything and drives competitive advantages by offering comprehensive OData APIs for real-time HR data access.

Additionally, SAP PI/PO serves as the integration backbone, enabling SAP-centric companies to orchestrate critical data seamlessly. Integration of SuccessFactors OData API XSD within an SAP-centric ecosystem facilitates smooth data flow and enables HR processes within an intelligent enterprise to thrive between systems.

Real-time data synchronization, improved workforce management, enterprise-wide agility, better employee experience, future-ready workforce, data accuracy, compliance, and enhanced decision-making are a few potential benefits of SuccessFactors ODATA API XSD Integration with SAP PI/PO.

How to use an OData API XSD in SuccessFactors?

SAP PI/PO provides SuccessFactors adapter (SFSF) that can be utilized to Create, Replace, Update, and Delete (CRUD) operations using SF APIs. However, there is a need for XSD (i.e., schema) and the SQL query for the data to use this adapter.

To work with SuccessFactors OData API XSD files in SAP PI/PO, you need to follow a few steps. Let’s delve deeper and explore how to download the XSDs and use them in SAP PI/PO

  1. You would need to either use SAP NetWeaver Developer Studio (NWDS) or Eclipse with Integration Designer. Create a dummy iflow in configure a “SuccessFactors” communication channel. If you desire to perform the “Select” operation, you can configure the sender SuccessFactors Adapter. For Update or Delete, configure receiver the SuccessFactors adapter. In our case, we are doing Update, so the receiver SuccessFactors adapter is configured.

    SAP NetWeaver
  2. Go to the “Adapter Specific” tab and main Address and Suffix for SuccessFactors connection. This will vary depending on the SuccessFactors data center you are using. Click “Model Operation”.

    SuccessFactors
  3. Start typing the SuccessFactors entity name and select the one that you want to use.

    Model Operation
  4. Select the proper Operation and check all the fields which you want to update. Make sure that you select the primary keys for the entity as well.

    Proper Operation
  5. Hit Finish and you will see the below message:

    Emp Entity
  6. The XSD will be stored under your package.

    XSD
  7. Right-click on the XSD, open, and save it in some text editor.

    XSD Open
  8. Import the XSD and Enterprise Service Builder in SAP PI/PO and use in the message mapping.

    XSD and Enterprise Service
  9. Configure the required communication channel and specify the connection details.

    communication channel
  10. Specify Operation Type and Resource Path.

    Operation Type

Following the comprehensive steps outlined above, a seamless SuccessFactors ODATA API connection from SAP PI/PO can be configured with minimal friction. However, it is essential that you are ready with all necessary permissions and access credentials along with API endpoint URLs, API keys, usernames, and passwords before embarking on the SuccessFactors OData API XSDs configuration journey. These prerequisites are foundational for faster integrations between your SAP systems and SuccessFactors.

With the groundwork in place, ensure you are always ready to implement robust error-handling mechanisms. This is a crucial step to fortify your SuccessFactors OData API XSDs integration journey against unexpected disruptions that may hinder the data transmission process within the integration scenario.

Additionally, set up a rigorous monitoring and maintenance routine of your integration scenarios for uninterrupted operational excellence. Be vigilant to errors, potential bottlenecks, or version changes in the SuccessFactors API that may require constant monitoring or updates for smooth functioning.

Note that by following the steps mentioned in this blog, you can successfully configure SuccessFactors ODATA API connection from SAP PI/PO. 

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