Describing Picklists

Picklists allow end users to easily select an option from a predefined list of choices. The following list describes picklists and their functionality:

• Picklists are fields in a drop-down list within SAP SuccessFactors modules.
• You can edit picklists through Picklist Center, found in the Admin Center.
• With picklists, you can create consistent content for reporting and candidate searching.
• With picklists, you can handle multiple languages.

To locate the Picklist Center, use the Action Search or Admin tool search by simply typing Picklist Center.

Important Note: If you do not see this option, go to Admin Center → Picklist Center or contact Support to discuss your migration to the Picklist Center. The Picklist Center does utilize the Metadata Framework as a prerequisite.

Once you have located the Picklist Center, type the picklist name you wish to modify in the Search box.

To use the Picklist Center, permission must be granted to the system admin. The specific permission needed is the Picklist Management and Picklist Mappings Set Up within Manage System Properties. This Role-Based Permission allows access to and modification of existing picklists.