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:
- Cancel the existing onboarding process
- Update the start date value in RCM
- Re-initiate onboarding for candidate
Scenario 2: How to update candidate's start date if candidate is before Manage Pending Hires?
- 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?
3509923 - How to Change Start Date of Candidate in Manage Pending Hires - SAP for Me
- 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
- 3452343 - Change a new hire's manager or start date before or during the Manage Pending Hires step, without having to restart the Onboarding process - 1H 2024 - SAP for Me
- 3509923 - How to Change Start Date of Candidate in Manage Pending Hires - SAP for Me
- 2636395 - Hire Date Correction: Change Hire Date Retroactively Across All Hire Date Relevant Portlets - SAP for Me
- Manager and Start Date Changes Recorded in Onboarding | SAP Help Portal
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