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Enable CDM Content Auto-Refresh - January 2026
General Availability Recommended Customer Configured Impact: Medium AI Enriched
Description

You can now enable CDM Auto-Refresh, which automatically keeps your Common Data Model (CDM) content up to date without the need for manual refreshes.See More

Detailed Description

SAP SuccessFactors introduced CDM (Common Data Model) Auto-Refresh for Joule in January 2026, eliminating the need to manually refresh CDM content after each release. When enabled, all future enhancements and updates are automatically applied with each release. A final one-time manual refresh is required per KBA 3612244 to activate this feature.

Impact Assessment

This recommended change significantly reduces administrative overhead for Joule administrators by automating CDM content updates. Organizations must complete one final manual CDM refresh per KBA 3612244 before enabling auto-refresh. After activation, CDM content will remain current automatically, reducing the risk of Joule operating with outdated content after releases.

Test Recommendations
• Complete the final manual CDM refresh per KBA 3612244 instructions • Enable CDM Auto-Refresh in system configuration • Verify Joule use cases function correctly after enabling auto-refresh • Confirm CDM content reflects the latest release updates • Test Joule queries to validate accuracy with refreshed CDM content
Product: Platform
Modules: SAP Business AI
Feature: Joule
Reference: SFDIS-9921
Version: 1H 2026; 2H 2025
Valid as Of: Jan 29, 2026
Latest Revision: Jan 29, 2026
Affected Areas:
Joule SAP Business AI Platform Common Data Model