Symptom
How to Add a custom field to a Foundation Object via Corporate Data Model
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Environment
SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central - Foundation Object
Resolution
Permissions needed to perform it: Administrator Permissions-->Manager Foundation Objects–>Import/Export Corporate Data Model & Import/Export country/region-specific XML for Corporate Data Model. click here
The custom field can be added by following the steps inside the instance:
- Access Import/Export Corporate Data Model screen;
- Under the foundation object you can edit the label and visibility for the pre-delivered custom fields;
- Save it and import back in the instance;
- Go to Manage Organization, Pay and Job Structures;
- Select Foundation Object and check new custom field.
FAQ - Additional Information
Q) Where can I get Guide?
A) Guide:SAP SuccessFactors Data Model Reference Guide
Chapter: Working with Corporate Data Model and country/region-specific Corporate Data Model in Admin Center
Q) Where can I get Employee Central Master Data Models?
A) Employee Central Master Data Models
URL Here: https://help.sap.com/doc/180ae8b64b4e43c68e975ab9be597aa7/latest/en-US/EC-Master_Data_Models.zip
This zip file contains the Corporate Data Model, country/region-specific Data Model, Succession Data Model, and the country/region-specific Succession Data Model
See Also
- 3271465 - Is it possible to create more custom fields besides the ones already provided? - Employee Central
- 3066117 - How to export Data Models?
- 3153500 - How to Download Data Models, Picklists and other configuration files for Employee Central - SuccessFactors
- 2080801 - How to update Foundation Objects, and the respective Employee Data - Employee Central
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2551350 - How to Update Generic Objects and the Respective Employee Data - Employee Central
- 2079466 - Managing Foundation Object Translations - Employee Central
- 2740031 - Label remains with old value on Employee Export after being changed on Manage Data.- Employee Central
Keywords
ECT-127250, Foundation Object, Corporate data model, Manage Organization, Pay and Job Structures, custom field, customize, location, workflow, pay component, frequency, location, Corporate Data Model , KBA , LOD-SF-EC-FOO , Foundation Objects (Organisation, Pay and Job Structures) , LOD-SF-EC , Employee Central , How To