Symptom
- A configured workflow to change a date field in Employment Details for direct reports is no working.
- The workflow has Dynamic Role as approver
- Dynamic Role - Approver Type is set as Person.
- Workflow is missing from Manage Workflow Requests
Environment
SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite
Reproducing the Issue
- Proxy as a manager using a system admin account.
- Change the field in Employment Details for direct reports.
- Observe that the workflow is not triggered, but the rule trace shows it as triggered.
Cause
Cause 1: Dynamic Role - Approver Type = Person is not supported for Employment Details workflow.
OR
Cause 2: Latest People Profile is enabled and workflow will not trigger via pencil for Employment Details in Latest People Profile as per system design.
Resolution
Resolution to Cause 1: Use Approver Type = Position instead.
Resolution to Cause 2: Make changes to Employment Details via Take Action.
See Also
Guide: Creating a Dynamic Role
Keywords
SAP SuccessFactors, Employee Central, Workflow, Rule Trace, Employment Details, Workflow Not Triggered, Dynamic Role, Approver Type, workflow missing, workflow don't display, Manage Workflow Requests , KBA , LOD-SF-EC-WFL , Workflows - Configuration, Tools, Objects & Rules , LOD-SF-EC-WFL-RUT , Workflow Routing, Dynamic Roles & Groups , Problem
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