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3727071 - Reset the SuccessFactors system to the initial state

Symptom

Is it possible to reset the system to the initial state?

Environment

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Core

Resolution

No option available to revert the system back to it's original initial state. Once changes have been made, the platform does not offer a functionality to restore everything to the very first default configuration.

However, there are a couple of alternatives that can help you move forward depending on what you need to achieve.

  1. You can either perform a refresh from another existing instance, which allows you to bring over the data and configuration from that environment.
  2. You can choose a blank refresh, which resets the environment without carrying over previous content. Do note that a refresh with a blank source will wipe all data and configuration from the Target instance. 

For further information regarding the blank instance refresh and regarding the Manual Instance refresh process please check this KBA 2277508 - SuccessFactors Cloud Manual Instance Refresh Process & FAQ - SAP for Me.

See Also

  • KBA 2277508 - SuccessFactors Cloud Manual Instance Refresh Process & FAQ - SAP for Me 
  • KBA 2791468 - Instance Refresh Tool for BizX & LMS | Must-Know Guide & FAQ 
  • KBA 2088117 - New Instance Creation, Test Instance, Instance Refresh and Clone - Platform + Learning

Keywords

instance refresh, blank instance, initial system setup, original initial state, blank refresh, sf, Success Factors, PLT, platform, BizX, manual refresh , KBA , LOD-SF-PLT-BKP , Backup, Database Restore & Disaster Recovery , How To

Product

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Core all versions