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3596649 - The delete attachment permission does not adhere to template configuration when latest form experience is enabled - 1H2025

Symptom

In the 2505 release, with the latest form experience enabled, users can delete attachments uploaded by others even if edit permission is not granted.

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Environment

SAP SuccessFactors Performance Management

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Enable the Latest experience of Performance Management forms in Performance Management Feature settings.
  2. In the performance form template, check that the edit attachment permission is disabled for a specific role, for example, EM.
  3. Launch a new performance form.
  4. In the employee step, upload an attachment.
  5. Send to the manager step.
  6. The manager could delete the employee's attachment.

Cause

This is a Known issue.
This issue occurs when the Latest experience of Performance Management forms is enabled in Performance Management Feature settings.

Resolution

The fix for this issue is planned to be deployed with the patch M2504p3 on 27-Apr-2025.

For patch timelines, please review SAP SuccessFactors Patches Knowledge Base.

Workaround

Disable Latest Experience of Performance Management Form.

See Also

Keywords

KI2505, PMU-24852, PTCH-46565, Performance & Goals, Attachment Permissions,  Performance Management Forms, Delete Attachment, edit attachment, supported information pod, latest form experience, can delete, do not respect permission, respect permission, permissions, attachment permission, delete , KBA , LOD-SF-PM-POD , Home Page, Pods and Portlets, To Do List , Known Error

Product

SAP SuccessFactors Performance & Goals 2505