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3554375 - "The SFTP connection failed" error occurs when scheduling Change Audit Report

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

  1. Schedule a recurring change audit job.
  2. "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

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

Product

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite all versions