Symptom
- Scheduling a recurring change audit report to an SFTP results in the error: "The SFTP Connection Failed"
- The error message is displayed even after multiple attempts at different time intervals.
Environment
SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite
Reproducing the Issue
- Schedule a recurring change audit job.
- "The SFTP Connection Failed" error message appears.
Cause
Destination fields for the SFTP connection are not filled properly. This results in a connection failure.
Resolution
When using your own SFTP with Integration Center, the necessary IP addresses must be added to the allow list. To find the required IP addresses, please refer to KBA 2395508. Additionally, verify that all SFTP connection fields are accurately configured by referring to the Help Guide: "Configuring SFTP Settings for a Recurring Change Audit Report".
See Also
- Help Guide: Importing a PGP File Encryption Key
- Help Guide: Configuring SFTP Settings for a Recurring Change Audit Reportl
Keywords
SAP SuccessFactors HCM, Change Audit, background element audit job, connection failure, SFTP, login,The SFTP Connection Failed , KBA , LOD-SF-PLT-CHA , Change Audit , How To