Creating a Dataset from SAP SuccessFactors Data

You can import data from SAP SuccessFactors into a dataset.

Context

For more information on the data you can access, see the SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite OData API: Reference Guide in the SuccessFactors Product Page.

Procedure

  1. Create a new dataset and choose a data source:
    1. Select Start of the navigation path (Main Menu) Next navigation step  Create Next navigation step  DatasetEnd of the navigation path.
    2. Select Data from a data source.
    3. Select SAP SuccessFactors.
    Note
    From the acquire data panel, select the filter icon to narrow down the number of data sources in the list. You can filter by data source type or by category.
  2. Select an existing connection, or select Create New Connection to create a new connection.
    For more information, see Import Data Connection to SAP SuccessFactors.
  3. Type a name for your query.
  4. Select Build a Query or Start from a Template Query, select a table or a template query to build your query, and select Next. For more information, see Building a Query.
    • The Build a Query option lets you build a query from a table by moving data elements into the Selected Data and Filters areas.
    • The Start from a Template Query option automatically selects the table and data elements to be included in the Selected Data and Filters areas based on the template query. For example, you can select the Headcount template query to build your query; you can then add or remove elements to finish building your own query.
    • Select (Refresh list) to display the list of reports from SuccessFactors in real time. Note: The list of templates cannot be refreshed.
  5. Select Create.

Next Steps

After importing the raw data, continue with data preparation before completing your dataset: About Adding Data to a Story.