SAP Knowledge Base Article - Public

3493377 - Candidate Profile - Background Elements: is it possible to add a boolean field?

Symptom

Is it possible to configure a boolean field in the Background Elements in the Candidate Profile template? The field should look like a checkbox. 

Environment

SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting Management

Cause

Checkbox is not supported as part of background element in Candidate profile template. We can’t define bool datatype under background elements.

Resolution

Below are the supported fields for Candidate Profile Template background ffld field:

  • Text box will be displayed in the UI and there only number values are allowed.
  • Picklist is also supported

We will update the RCM guide with this information. 

See Also

SAP Help Portal: Candidate Profile Element: Background Information

Keywords

Bool, Boolean, Checkbox, FFLD, ffld, Field , KBA , LOD-SF-RCM-CAN , General Candidate Issues (not Offers, not Profiles) , How To

Product

SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting all versions