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title: "Q4 2018 Release Highlights: SuccessFactors Performance and Goals"
description: We've handpicked the major enhancements from the 2018 Q4 Product Updates for SAP SuccessFactors Performance and Goals, 360 Reviews, Continuous Performance Management and Mobile.
---

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# [Q4 2018 Release Highlights: SuccessFactors Performance and Goals](https://www.altaflux.com/blog/q4-2018-release-highlights-successfactors-performance-and-goals)

 Written by [AltaFlux Corporation](https://www.altaflux.com/blog/author/altaflux-corporation) | November 6, 2018

SAP SuccessFactors has delivered enhancements and updates across the SAP SuccessFactors**®** HCM Suite as part of their Q4 2018 product release. Here are a few key updates you should consider for SuccessFactors Performance and Goals, 360, Continuous Performance Management and Mobile.

**GM UI v11** – Currently in maintenance as of Q1 2018, Replacement planned for first half of 2019**Goal Execution** – End of Maintenance planned for end of 2019, End of Life planned for second half of 2020  
**PM v11 and PM v12** – Already in maintenance and patches can no longer be made; End of Life planned for Q2 2019 release cycle

Data Protection and Privacy – Information Reporting

- Official ratings for behaviors will now be displayed in the report.
- Information Report can now be generated with external users’ personal data.
- Searches can be conducted on external users by their name or email address.
- Prerequisites: Role Based Permissions (RBP), MDF (Generic Objects), PM v12A

**Configuration Type:** Admin Opt-In

> **Why is it important? ** Supports the Data Protection and Privacy regulations by allowing to users to move, copy, or transfer usable personal data in a safe and secure manner form one environment to another.

## OData API Enhancement: User API

- New document transfer option to ‘remove visibility’.
- Takes effect when a user transfers a document through the UI in admin tools.
- Prerequisites: OData API configuration prerequisites; Hide document visibility must be enabled in Form Template Settings

**Configuration Type:** Admin Opt-in

> **Why is it important?** If you are managing user changes in systems other than SuccessFactors, this change will automate a previously manual process.

## Mobile: Performance Reviews – Support Send Iterative Step to Completion Directly (iOS & Android)

- Performance Reviews can now be sent from an iterative step to completion without signature steps.

**Configuration Type:** Universal

> **Why is it important?** Forms can be completed by going from an iterative step to completion.

## Mobile: Learning/Talent – Growth Profile \[self-view\] (iOS)

- The Growth Profile is a mobile only feature that provides the employee a single view of their relevant talent and learning data.
- Prerequisite: Continuous Performance Management; Mobile Features > Continuous Performance

**Configuration Type:** Admin Opt-in

> **Why is it important?** Provides an inclusive approach to viewing learning and talent information.

## Mobile: Talent – Career Development Goals Plan (iOS & Android)

- Career Development Goal Plans can now be managed from the Mobile Goals section.
- Prerequisite: Talent; Mobile Features > Talent > Goals

**Configuration Type:** Universal

> **Why is it important?** Closes the gap on functionality available on the web and in the app.

## Continuous Performance Management: View Feedback Requests

- A series of visual and experience improvements to make the Continuous Performance module more consistent with the SuccessFactors suite.
- Improvements include: Loading Animations, UI Consistency with Tab Bar, Rounded Thumbnails/Photos

**Configuration Type:** Universal

> **Why is it important?** Provides a consistent look and improves the overall end user experience.

**Minor but Helpful Enhancements:**

- **Goal Management - v12:** Allows users to delete multiple goals at one time.

For the full list of updates in the Performance & Goals solution, visit the [SAP SuccessFactors Community](https://community.successfactors.com/).

**Need help implementing these updates?** We've got you covered! [Click here](https://www.altaflux.com/successfactors-support) to get support from our team now.

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