Introduction
SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) is the main integration tool used to connect SuccessFactors with other SAP or non-SAP systems. It provides pre-built packages, API-based communication, and secure data transfer — making it essential for HR integrations.
What it means When companies use SAP SuccessFactors for HR but store payroll or organizational data in other systems (SAP ERP, S/4HANA, third-party apps), CPI acts as the bridge between them.
Key Features of CPI for SuccessFactors
RAP architecture is built on four main layers:
Pre-built Integration Packages
- Employee Central to ERP
- Employee Data Replication
- Organizational Data Integration
API-Based Communication
CPI uses SuccessFactors OData APIs and SOAP APIs to read/write HR data securely.
Monitoring Tools
You can track message flow, errors, and retries through the CPI Monitoring dashboard.
Typical Integration Scenarios
Employee Data Replication
Employee profiles created in SuccessFactors are sent to SAP ERP/S4 for payroll or org management.
Organizational Structure Sync
Departments, positions, and job info are transferred to maintain alignment across systems.
Time & Attendance Integration
Leave requests or timesheets from SFSF are sent to payroll systems.
Why CPI Is the Best Fit
- Cloud-ready
- SAP-managed updates
- Secure with OAuth and KeyStore
- Works with both SAP and non-SAP systems
Integration Flow: Simple Explanation
- Employee data stored in SuccessFactors
- CPI reads that info using OData API
- Transforms it into the required structure
- Sends it to S/4HANA, ERP, or any external system
Conclusion
SAP CPI is the backbone of SuccessFactors integrations. Its pre-built packages, APIs, and cloud capabilities make HR data flow smooth, automated, and reliable.
