SuccessFactors Basic Auth Account

SuccessFactors Basic Auth Account

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Overview

Use this account type to connect SuccessFactors Snaps with data sources that use SuccessFactors Basic Auth accounts.

Prerequisites

  • A valid SuccessFactors host server.

  • A valid user account with the required roles to perform the intended operations (Read, Create, Update, or Delete) on the selected entity.

Limitations and Known Issues

  • None.

Account Settings



Parameter

Data Type

Description

Default Value

Example 

Parameter

Data Type

Description

Default Value

Example 

Label

String

A unique name for the account.

N/A

SuccessFactor_Baisc_Auth

Host server

String

The host server of the SuccessFactors data center.

The suggestion drop-down displays host names and descriptions of public SuccessFactors data centers. If your required host server is not populated, you can manually enter it in the text box. While entering the hostname, use the format shown in the example at this link: apisalesdemo4.successfactors.com.

N/A

DC4 SalesDemo: Sandy, Arizona, U.S.A (demo.successfactors.com)

User Id

String

The SuccessFactors user name and the company ID with the format of “userName@companyID”.

N/A

sfadmin@SFPART123456 

Here, "sfadmin" is the user name and "SFPART123456" is the company ID.

Password

String

The password of the SuccessFactors user ID.

N/A

N/A

Troubleshooting

Error

Reason

Resolution

Error

Reason

Resolution

Authentication failed.

Incorrect user ID and password combination

Check your user ID and ensure it is constituted by SuccessFactors user name and the company ID in the format “userName@companyID”. If correct, please contact your System Admin to check your login details.

Authentication failed.

Incorrect host server

Check the host server you selected or entered.




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