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2934829 - How to Change New Hire Start Date in Onboarding - Onboarding

Symptom

How to update candidate's start date during Onboarding?

Environment

SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding

Resolution

Scenario 1: How to update candidate's start date in RCM after ONB initiation?

Steps:

  1. Cancel the existing onboarding process
  2. Update the start date value in RCM
  3. Re-initiate onboarding for candidate

Scenario 2: How to update candidate's start date if candidate is before Manage Pending Hires?

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  • Start date can be updated via Dashboard > Action > New Hire Data.
  • If the new start date must be reflected in any completed task or form, the onboarding process must be restarted for candidate.

Scenario 3: How to update candidate's start date if candidate is in/after Manage Pending Hires?

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  • Centralized services is enabled in the system.
  • If candidate is in MPH, start date can be updated in MPH screen.
  • If MPH step has been completed, start date can be updated via the Hire Date Correction tool (KBA2636395). 

Scenario 4: Is there a way to change the start date on documents/forms after they are signed?

It is not possible to change the start date value afterwards.

In order to update candidate's start date in this scenario, it's necessary to restart the onboarding process so that the E-signature step can be triggered again with the updated start date value.

See Also

Keywords

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Product

SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding all versions