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Enhanced RBP Permission Descriptions
General Availability Recommended Automatically On Impact: Low AI Enriched
Description

Previously, there were permission descriptions that duplicated permission names. The following permission descriptions are enhanced to provide more helpful guidance when configuring Role-Based Permissions (RBP). As a Role-Based Permissions administrator, you can see the updated permission descriptions in Manage Permission Roles.See More

Detailed Description

Previously, there were permission descriptions that duplicated permission names. The following permission descriptions are enhanced to provide more helpful guidance when configuring Role-Based Permissions (RBP). As a Role-Based Permissions administrator, you can see the updated permission descriptions in Manage Permission Roles . Here are the details: Product Module Before After Platform Employee Data The Administrator Permissions Manager User Data Access: User permission had a description that duplicated the name.

Impact Assessment

This enhancement is automatically on and directly affects all SAP SuccessFactors implementations without requiring any configuration. Implementation teams should validate that the new behavior aligns with business requirements and communicate the change to end users if necessary.

Test Recommendations
• Test all API integrations using the updated or deprecated endpoints to confirm continued operation. • Validate authentication mechanisms (OAuth, certificates) for API connections after the change. • Test goal management and performance review processes end-to-end. • Verify continuous feedback and calibration sessions are accessible and functional. • Test role-based permissions for affected roles to ensure correct data access after the change.
Product: Performance & Goals
Modules: Employee Data Identity and Access Management Performance Management Reporting System Management
Feature: Role-Based Permissions
Reference: PLA-56343
Version: 1H 2026
Valid as Of: May 15, 2026
Latest Revision: Apr 03, 2026
Affected Areas:
Analytics & Reporting Integrations & APIs Administration Security & Permissions AI & Business AI