Symptom
- Users are unable to forward external candidates using "Forward As Applicant" due to the message: "You have selected external candidate(s), only external job postings will be searched."
- Recruiting users who can forward candidates using "Forward As Applicant" see "Find potential job matches for this candidate" without restrictions.
Environment
SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting Management
Reproducing the Issue
For recruiting users unable to forward candidates properly:
- Open Any application in Job Requisition.
- Select Applicant > Select Take Action > Select Forward > Select Forward As Applicant.
- A message box appears stating: "You have selected external candidate(s), only external job postings will be searched."
For recruiting users with no restrictions forwarding candidates:
- Open Any application in Job Requisition.
- Select Applicant > Select Take Action > Select Forward > Select Forward As Applicant.
- A message box appears displaying: "Find potential job matches for this candidate."
Cause
User not selected the "include unposted jobs" checkbox.
Resolution
- Instruct affected users to select the "Include unposted jobs" option when searching for job requisitions.
- If the "Include unposted jobs" option is not visible, navigate to Admin Tools > Manage Recruiting Settings.
- Enable the feature "Allow forwarding of candidates to unposted job" in the settings.
Keywords
forward as applicant, external candidate, sap successfactors recruiting, recruiting management, candidate forwarding issue, unposted jobs, include unposted jobs, job requisition, error message, candidate management, sap hxm core , KBA , LOD-SF-RCM-JOB , Job Postings & Requisitions , How To
Product
SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting all versions
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