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2669074 - Is it possible to execute an ODATA API call on deleted goals?

Symptom

Is it possible to execute an ODATA API call on deleted goals?

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Environment

  • SAP SuccessFactors Goal Management
  • SAP SuccessFactors ODATA API HXM Suite

Cause

As of the Q3 2018 Release, you can retrieve data from a deleted goal via an ODATA API call.

Resolution

Prerequisite:

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You can either retrieve information on an individual goal (active and deleted goals) or simply retrieve information on all goals for a specific goal plan (the output will include active and deleted goals)- see screenshot below:

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NOTES:

  • While Ad Hoc includes the field for "Active/Deleted", this field is not reportable via ODATA API call.
  • If you need to be able to distinguish between active and inactive goals, please use Ad Hoc reporting instead.
  • For an overview of which field information can be retrieved for goals via an OData API call, please check the API Center - OData API Data Dictionary.

Keywords

Goal Management, Objectives, GM, Report, retrieve, ODATA API, CALL, Active, Deleted, goals, execute, Q3, release, data, dictionary , KBA , csg_q , LOD-SF-GM-REP , Reporting and Data Imports Exports , Product Enhancement

Product

SAP SuccessFactors Performance & Goals all versions