Symptom
An error as shown below is seen when adding a compensation plan or template xml from a Preview instance after 2H 2025 release.
Environment
SAP SuccessFactors Compensation
Reproducing the Issue
1.) Login to a production instance
2.) Navigate to Compensation Home
3.) Select Add new compensation plan available under Set up a New Plan
4.) With Add template radio button enabled, provide Template Name
5.) Select the xml file you exported from a preview instance with 2h2025 version under Choose File
6.) Click button Add template, and
7.) Error Message is shown
Cause
hideInProfile and hideInForm xml tags are new feature from 2H 2025 or 2511 release version which is currently available to all Preview instances. This tags are not yet recognized in Production instances since Production instances are still in 2505 release version.
Resolution
To be able to import compensation plan xml from Preview 2511 instances to Production 2505 instances, you must first remove or delete all hideInProfile="false" and hideInForm="false" in the xml file.
See Also
Keywords
hideInProfile, hideInForm, add compensation, add plan , KBA , LOD-SF-CMP-ADM , Admin Tools, Settings, Permissions , LOD-SF-CMP-SYS , System Performance , How To
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