Get the latest SAP SuccessFactors Platform H2 2026 release updates, explore new features and key enhancements, and discover what’s new for consultants and administrators.
Discover the latest features and enhancements in the upcoming release.
| Release | Preview | Production |
| H2 2026 | October 12 | November 13 – 14 |
1.Always Show Card Help on Full Profile Details Pages
SAP SuccessFactors Platform H2 2026 introduces a new option that allows administrators to make card help text permanently visible on Full Profile details pages.
Previously, users had to select the Help icon to view the help text. With the new Always Show Card Help on Details Page setting, important information can appear automatically at the top of the card details page.
What Is New?
Administrators can now configure individual Full Profile cards to display help text as a message strip at the top of the details page.
This makes important static information easier for employees to see without requiring them to select the Help icon.
The enhancement applies to:
- Card Details pages
- Editing UI
- History UI
- Details View
The summary card experience remains unchanged. Users still select the Help icon to view help text on the summary card.
Why Is This Enhancement Useful?
Organizations can use this feature to display important information directly on the relevant page.
For example, administrators can display:
- Data privacy information
- Important employee instructions
- Policy reminders
- Compliance information
- Guidance for completing employee information
This enhancement improves visibility and helps ensure that employees can access critical information when they need it.
Configuration Steps
To enable this feature:
- Go to Configure Latest People Profile.
- Open Full Profile.
- Select the card you want to configure.
- Add the required Help Text.
- Go to Help Text Display.
- Enable Always Show Card Help on Details Page.
Once enabled, SAP SuccessFactors Platform H2 2026 displays the help text as a message strip at the top of the card details page.
Important Points to Remember
- The setting is disabled by default.
- Administrators configure the setting separately for each card.
- The summary card Help icon behavior remains unchanged.
- The enhancement is available on the web only.
- Employees can view important information without manually opening the Help dialog.
What Changed?
Before H2 2026
Users had to select the Help icon to view card help text in a dialog on the details page.
With H2 2026
Administrators can configure the card so that the help text automatically appears as a message strip at the top of the details page.
Consultant Tip
Use this feature for important static information that employees should see consistently, such as data privacy notices, compliance guidance, or instructions for completing employee information. Avoid adding excessive text, as long message strips can affect the overall user experience.
Technical Reference Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | ECT-269573 |
| Product | SAP SuccessFactors Platform, Employee Central |
| Module | User Experience |
| Feature | People Profile |
| Action | Info Only |
| Enablement | Customer Configured |
| Lifecycle | General Availability |
| Type | New |
| Major or Minor | Minor |
| Business Process Variant | Hire to Retire |
| Software Version | SAP SuccessFactors H2 2026 |
2.MDF Sequence Object Enhancement
SAP SuccessFactors Platform H2 2026 introduces usability improvements to the MDF Sequence object. The system now displays translatable labels instead of technical labels, making sequence configuration easier for administrators working in different languages.
Another important change is the update to the Current field label, which is now called Next Value.
What Is New?
The MDF Sequence object now provides:
- Translatable labels for sequence fields
- A translated name for the Sequence object
- The Current field renamed to Next Value
These enhancements improve usability and make the configuration experience more user-friendly, especially for organizations using SAP SuccessFactors in languages other than English.
Why Is This Enhancement Important?
Previously, administrators saw technical labels when configuring MDF Sequences. The new translatable labels provide a clearer and more localized user experience.
Administrators working in a non-English system should also note that SAP SuccessFactors now translates the Sequence object name. When searching for the object in tools such as Manage Data or Configure Object Definitions, users must search using the translated object name.
Configuration Requirements
No additional configuration is required to activate this enhancement because SAP SuccessFactors enables it automatically.
However, administrators using a language other than English should verify the translated name of the Sequence object before searching for it in:
- Manage Data
- Configure Object Definitions
Required Permissions
Administrators require the following permission:
Administrator Permissions → Metadata Framework → Manage Sequence
What Changed?
Before H2 2026
The MDF Sequence object displayed technical labels, including the field label Current.
With H2 2026
SAP SuccessFactors introduces translatable labels for the Sequence object and updates the Current field label to Next Value.
This change improves clarity and reduces friction when configuring sequences.
Consultant Tip
Consultants should inform administrators about the translated object name, particularly in multilingual SAP SuccessFactors environments. If administrators cannot find the Sequence object in Manage Data or Configure Object Definitions, they should check whether the system displays the object under its translated name.
Technical Reference Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | RUL-11541 |
| Product | SAP SuccessFactors Platform |
| Module | System Management |
| Feature | Business Rules |
| Action | Recommended |
| Enablement | Automatically On |
| Lifecycle | General Availability |
| Type | Changed |
| Major or Minor | Minor |
| Software Version | SAP SuccessFactors H2 2026 |
3.Latest Home Page Automatically On in All SAP SuccessFactors Systems
SAP SuccessFactors Platform H2 2026 makes the latest Home Page experience automatically available in all systems. Organizations can no longer disable the latest Home Page or switch back to the legacy experience.
The latest Home Page, originally introduced in H2 2025, now fully replaces the legacy Home Page experience introduced in H2 2020.
What Is New?
SAP SuccessFactors has automatically enabled the latest Home Page experience for all users across:
- Web applications
- Mobile applications
SAP has also removed the company setting previously used to enable or disable the latest Home Page experience.
The legacy Home Page is no longer available.
What Does This Mean for Administrators?
Organizations that have not yet actively adopted the latest Home Page will now automatically receive the updated experience.
SAP SuccessFactors retains relevant legacy configurations, but administrators should review their existing setup and update configurations where necessary.
Key areas to review include:
- Custom themes
- Custom cards
- Mobile app splash screens
- Banner cards
- Analytics cards
- Brand images
Can Users Still Personalize the Home Page?
Yes. Organizations can still control whether users can personalize their Home Page.
Administrators can manage this setting in:
Admin Center → Company System and Logo Settings → Allow users to personalize their home page
The option to enable or disable the entire latest Home Page experience has been removed, but the personalization setting remains available.
What Changed?
Before H2 2026
Organizations could use the company setting Enable the latest Home Page experience to control whether they used the latest or legacy Home Page experience.
With H2 2026
SAP SuccessFactors automatically enables the latest Home Page in all systems and removes the option to disable it.
The legacy Home Page is no longer available.
Recommended Actions for Consultants and Administrators
Before and after the H2 2026 release, review the following:
- Check how your custom themes appear on the latest Home Page.
- Review existing custom cards.
- Verify the mobile app splash screen.
- Explore new features such as banner cards, analytics cards, and brand images.
- Test the Home Page experience on both web and mobile.
- Confirm whether users should have permission to personalize their Home Page.
Consultant Tip
Treat this update as a major user experience change. Even though SAP automatically enables the latest Home Page, organizations should test their existing branding and custom configurations to ensure a smooth transition. Pay particular attention to custom cards and mobile configurations.
Technical Reference Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | WEF-169677 |
| Product | SAP SuccessFactors Platform |
| Module | User Experience |
| Feature | Home Page |
| Action | Required |
| Enablement | Automatically On |
| Lifecycle | General Availability |
| Type | Changed |
| Major or Minor | Major |
| Software Version | SAP SuccessFactors H2 2026 |
4.History UI Improvements in the Latest People Profile
SAP SuccessFactors Platform H2 2026 introduces improvements to the History UI in the Latest People Profile. The update makes historical employee data easier to review by showing all fields by default and providing clearer formatting for new and previous values.
What Is New?
The History UI includes two important improvements.
1. All Fields Display by Default
When users open the History UI, the system now displays all fields by default.
Previously, the History UI displayed only the fields that had changed. Users needed to select Show All Fields to view the complete list.
This enhancement reduces the number of steps required when reviewing historical employee information.
2. Clearer Formatting for New and Previous Values
SAP SuccessFactors now makes changes easier to identify.
- New or updated values appear in blue and bold.
- Previous values appear directly below the updated values.
- Previous values now use the same font size as new values.
- Previous values appear in black for improved readability.
This formatting helps administrators quickly compare old and new values across multiple fields.
How Does It Work for Initial Records?
Initial records do not have a previous version to compare against. Therefore, the History UI does not highlight any changes for these records.
The system displays all fields using the standard format.
Why Is This Enhancement Important?
Administrators often need to review historical employee data and compare changes across multiple fields. The improved History UI provides a clearer and more efficient experience by:
- Displaying all fields automatically.
- Reducing the need to select Show All Fields.
- Clearly highlighting new or updated values.
- Making previous values easier to compare.
Configuration Requirements
You must enable the Latest History UI to use these improvements.
Ensure that your organization meets the required prerequisites for cards that support the History UI in the Latest People Profile.
What Changed?
Before H2 2026
The History UI displayed only changed fields by default. Users needed to select Show All Fields to view the complete record.
The system also did not provide the same visual distinction between new and previous values.
With H2 2026
The History UI now:
- Displays all fields by default.
- Highlights new or updated values in blue and bold.
- Displays previous values directly below in black text.
- Uses the same font size for both new and previous values.
Consultant Tip
Consultants and administrators should test the updated History UI with different employee records to understand how the system displays initial records and subsequent changes. This enhancement is particularly useful when reviewing multiple changes in Job Information and other effective-dated employee records.
How It Looks Now
How It Looked Before
Technical Reference Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | ECT-278069 |
| Product | SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, Platform |
| Module | User Experience |
| Feature | People Profile |
| Action | Info Only |
| Enablement | Automatically On |
| Lifecycle | General Availability |
| Type | Changed |
| Major or Minor | Minor |
| Business Process Variant | Hire to Retire |
| Software Version | SAP SuccessFactors H2 2026 |
5.External Code Display in Configuration Transport Center Flow
SAP SuccessFactors H2 2026 improves the Configuration Transport Center (CTC) by displaying external codes throughout the transport workflow for MDF data-based configuration.
This enhancement makes it easier for administrators and consultants to identify the correct configuration objects before transporting them between SAP SuccessFactors instances.
What Is New?
External codes are now visible throughout the Configuration Transport Center workflow.
You can view external codes in:
- Configuration selection lists
- Bundle View on the source instance
- Bundle View on the target instance
- Validation reports
- Import reports
This consistent visibility helps administrators clearly identify configuration objects at every stage of the transport process.
Why Is This Enhancement Important?
Organizations often create multiple configuration objects with similar or identical names. This can make it difficult to identify the correct object during configuration transport.
For example, an organization might have two Job Information business rules:
- Job Information for Country A
- Job Information for Country B
Previously, both objects could appear with the same or similar label, making it harder to distinguish between them.
With this enhancement, SAP SuccessFactors displays the external code together with the object label, for example:
- Job Information (Country A)
- Job Information (Country B)
This makes each configuration object easier to identify and reduces the risk of transporting the wrong object.
How Does It Work?
When you select MDF data-based configuration objects for transport, the Configuration Transport Center now displays the object’s external code.
The same identification remains visible throughout the transport process, including:
Configuration Selection
Administrators can review the external code while selecting configuration objects.
Bundle View
External codes appear in the Bundle View on both:
- The source instance
- The target instance
Validation and Import Reports
External codes also appear in validation and import reports, making it easier to verify the objects included in the transport.
What Changed?
Before H2 2026
The Configuration Transport Center did not display external codes throughout the workflow.
Administrators had to rely on other identifiers when selecting and validating configuration objects. This increased the possibility of selecting the wrong object, especially when multiple objects had similar names.
With H2 2026
SAP SuccessFactors now displays external codes consistently throughout the Configuration Transport Center workflow.
This improvement helps administrators:
- Identify configuration objects more accurately.
- Distinguish between objects with similar names.
- Verify objects before transport.
- Review source and target configurations more easily.
- Reduce the risk of transporting incorrect configuration objects.
Consultant Tip
Consultants should pay particular attention to this enhancement when transporting complex MDF configurations, especially Business Rules and other objects that may have similar labels.
Use the external code as an additional verification point before creating or importing a transport bundle. This can help prevent configuration errors between development, test, and production instances.
Key Benefits
✅ Improved object identification
✅ Reduced risk of selecting incorrect configurations
✅ Easier validation of transport bundles
✅ Better visibility across source and target instances
✅ Clearer validation and import reports
Technical Reference Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | TLS-36206 |
| Product | SAP SuccessFactors Platform |
| Module | System Management |
| Feature | Configuration Transport Center |
| Action | Info Only |
| Enablement | Automatically On |
| Lifecycle | General Availability |
| Type | Changed |
| Major or Minor | Minor |
| Software Version | SAP SuccessFactors 2H 2026 |
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