3205292 - FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions regarding Import and Export of Time Events

Is it possible to import and export Time Events ? 

It is possible to post time events to Clock In Clock Out system via REST API.
REST API for Sending Time Events form Terminal to Clock In Clock Out can be referred to.

Exporting of time events is available in b2305 release. 
Implementation Guide Exporting Time Events can be referred to.

This KBA also lists the frequently asked questions related to Time Event Import and Export.

1. What is the API supported for importing time events ?
2. What is the API supported for exporting time events ?
3. Is REST API for Time Events Importing supported in SuccessFactors Integration Center ?
4. Is it possible to delete time events via import ?
5. What is the allowed maximum number of time events when importing time events through the REST API fro sending time events to CICO ?

• SAP SuccessFactors Time Tracking - Clock In Clock Out

1. What is the API supported for importing time events ?
   REST API is for time event import or integration from terminals. 
   3146142 - Integration of API for SAP SuccessFactors Time Tracking Clock In Clock Out
2. What is the API supported for exporting time events ?
   It is ODATA V4 Service.
   Implementation Guide Exporting Time Events can be referred to for more details.
3. Is REST API for Time Events Importing supported in SuccessFactors Integration Center ?
   No. 
   3446197 - REST API for Time Events Importing is not Supported in SuccessFactors Integration Center 
4. Is it possible to delete time events via import ?
   Yes. It is possible.
   3388522 - How to configure the Clock In Clock Out REST API for Deletion of Time Events?
5. What is the allowed maximum number of time events when importing time events through the REST API for sending time events to CICO ?
   A maximum of 1000 time events can be sent with one API call in bulk mode. The number of time events that can be sent for a single user is limited to 200. 
   This is also documented in REST API for Sending Time Events from Terminal to Clock In Clock Out and KBA 3216279 - REST API for Sending Time Events from Terminal to Clock In Clock Out
   
   
6. What is the recommended scheduling frequency to import time events to Successfactors Time Tracking?
   • It is recommended to schedule the import daily to ensure that our target system receives accurate and up-to-date data.
   • It is not encouraged from SAP SuccessFactors to run the interface, only at the end of the payroll period as it leads to longer runs of Time Evaluations jobs.
     The only exception is, if 3rd party does not provide the functionality to export time data for employees on a daily basis.
     

KBA 3205282 - Is it possible to report time events ?
SAP SuccessFactors Time Tracking Integration Considerations for 3rd party clock vendors 
Implementation Design Principle – SAP SuccessFactors Time Tracking – Clock In Clock Out Configuration and Integration Considerations 

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