The system chooses thelatest of the configured FTSDsto ensure no data is replicated before the defined cut-off across different dimensions (country, assignment, general). This minimizes the risk of redundant or outdated data being pushed.

The endpoint URL for RFC communication with SAP Integration Suite is available under"Configure Packaged Integration → Process Parameters". This URL is critical for correctly routing IDoc data between systems.

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The BAdI ECPAO_IN_EXT_PERNR_MAP is specifically used when the mapping mode is set toBAdI Mapping. It allows for custom field transformations during replication, which is essential when standard mappings do not suffice.

The transformation template group must include:

Non-filter modeif the data should not be restricted by change pointers.

Primary and secondary mappingto align EC and ERP field structures.

Organizational Assignment (0001), Basic Pay (0008), and Planned Working Time (0007) contain job-related information such as position, pay grade, and work schedule that maps directly to the Job Information portlet in EC. These are the primary infotypes used in employment data replication.

SAP OData supports:

Cursor-based paginationusing $skiptoken

The Infotype Mapping method in SAP ERP supports:

Primary mapping, which maps standard fields directly from ERP to EC.

The switchSFSFI SPOMPactivatesposition management replicationlogic within the SAP ERP system. Without this, replication logic for positions does not get triggered during inbound data processing.

APOST requestto an entity in OData API is used for bothcreating new recordsandupdating existing ones, depending on whether the record already exists. This is a common pattern in OData "upsert" logic.

Basic extensibility allows mapping of fields between Employee Central and SAP ERP infotypes. For compensation data from the Compensation Information portlet in EC, the corresponding infotype in SAP ERP is Basic Pay (0008), which stores employee base pay and related compensation values. This infotype is explicitly designed to hold structured compensation data which aligns with Employee Central Compensation Information.

TheI/O Indicatorin aValue Conversion Rulespecifies the transformation direction:

"I"(Inbound to ERP),

"O"(Outbound to EC), or

Business Integration Builder (BIB)provides a user-friendly, configuration-based approach for mapping and transforming data between SAP ERP and Employee Central. It requiresno coding, making it ideal for scalable and maintainable integrations.

TheClean Core Dashboard:

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Activating the "Set inactive user status" switch in the V_ECPAO_CONSTANT view ensures thatinactive users are processed after active usersduring initial migration. This helps to prioritize active employment records for immediate business use and simplifies post-migration validation.

Employee Central Payroll point-to-point replicationbypasses middleware, which disables use ofgeneric value conversion rulesconfigured in integration content (e.g., SAP CPI). This setup uses direct data exchange, limiting customization.

To replicate matrix reporting structures:

TheMatrix Position templatemanages the matrix structure.

The switch"Fallback Action Type for Hire"ensures that when no specific action type is defined during initial migration, a placeholder record is created using the employee’s hire date. This is useful for continuity in employment history.

Forexternal event notifications, you must define:

Theentitywhere the event occurs

Thesubscriberthat listens to the event

BothdescribeanddescribeExreturn metadata information such as field names and custom segments.

Payroll can remain in either SAP ERP or be moved to SAP SuccessFactors EC Payroll based on customer needs in a Side-by-Side model. It does not mandate replication or coexistence, allowing flexibility.