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Linking the DTD to the Compensation XML Plan

Objectives
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Validate a Compensation XML plan with the DTD

Data Type Definition (DTD)

The Data Type Definition (DTD) can be described as an XML dictionary because it has all of the elements and attribute definitions for SAP SuccessFactors Compensation. In addition to validating XML codes, it is also a resource for finding configuration options.

The DTD used for Compensation is:

Code snippet
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In the case of training, a copy of the DTD, sf-form.dtd, is available in the Configuration Files folder for this course. Alternatively, you can also download DTDs from SAP Help Portal under the SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central main page.

XML Compensation Template

SAP SuccessFactors Compensation planning is a form-based application; the form structure is XML-based unlike other SAP SuccessFactors solutions that are Metadata Framework (MDF)-based (for example, Rewards and Recognition). Even though compensation planning is XML-based, the available administration tools allow most configurations to be completed in the admin interface.

However, there are still some configurations that require XML configuration. Knowing how to validate XML templates against the DTD helps in cases where you have to modify the compensation XML plan.

To Link the DTD to the Compensation XML Plan and Validate it with the DTD

To create a new compensation plan for a customer demonstration, proceed as follows:

Steps

  1. Clone the pre-configured compensation plan from the training demo instance as your starting point. You can also use the pre-configured plans in the SuccessStore as your baseline template.

  2. Alternatively, you can also download the XML plan and save to your local drive.

  3. Copy the sf-form.dtd in the same folder where the XML plan is located.

  4. Open the XML plan and the sf-form.dtd file by using any XML editor.

  5. Change the URL found at the top of the XML plan to allow easier validation.

  6. Make the configuration changes you want and then select Validate under the XML menu (shortcuts may vary depending on XML editor).

    Result

    You should then receive a no errors message or a list of errors in the bottom portion of the XML editor.

  7. Upload the XML plan as a new plan.

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