Using the XML and DTD

XML is the language used to configure templates in the SAP SuccessFactors system. For our configuration, we will work with XML files which need to be edited in an XML editor. A Document Type Definition (DTD) defines the content and structure permissible in an XML document. The document contains the elements and attributes that can be used in the XML document.

In this course, we will be working with two DTDs.

• Goal plan templates are governed by the objective-template_4_0.dtd
• Performance form templates are governed by the sf-form.dtd

DTDs are available via the following:

• The latest version of the DTDs are available in the SAP Software Download Center (see note below). You can also find the .zip download link from the SAP Partner Portal.
• Alternatively, and for the purpose of the training, you can find the DTDs for the Goal plan templates and for the Performance or 360 form templates in the Course Files that appears at the beginning of this course.

Watch this video to learn about how to validate the XML against the DTD.

Note

Some helpful resources to locate the DTD files: 3113004 - Implementation files available on the SAP Software Download Center - Employee Centralhttps://userapps.support.sap.com/sap/support/knowledge/en/3113004.

Direct Download link (SAP Help Portal)

https://help.sap.com/doc/4ed78fd925084b00933b71db56f52425/latest/en-US/DTD_Files.zip