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In today’s digital workplace, HR data is more than a set of records — it’s the foundation for every payroll run, workforce report, and talent decision. When that foundation is shaky, the ripple effects are immediate and costly: delayed processes, bad analytics, compliance risks, and loss of executive trust.
At SAP SuccessFactors, we see the strongest results when customers approach data quality as an ongoing discipline, not just an afterthought. In Employee Central, this discipline can be framed around three pillars — each supported by embedded tools and best practices.
Pillar 1: Ensure Valid Configuration
The quality of your data starts with the quality of your configuration. A poorly designed rule or unchecked setting can silently introduce errors that multiply over time.
Key enablers in Employee Central:
Business Rule Scenarios – Replace outdated “basic” rule setup with guided, scenario-based creation that reduces misconfigurations, enforces supported objects, and makes it easier to see where each rule is used.Configuration Validations – Built-in guardrails in the Business Configuration UI and Foundation Objects to prevent risky changes (e.g., making business keys mandatory, external codes of Foundation Objects read-only).Check Tool – Over 80 automated checks for configuration and data consistency, helping you resolve issues before they surface in production.Diagnostic Tool