--- title: "Q4 2018 Release Highlights: SuccessFactors Succession and Development" description: We've handpicked the major enhancements from the 2018 Q4 Product Updates for SuccessFactors Succession and Development. image: https://www.altaflux.com/hubfs/SuccessFactors%20Product%20Update%20IRR.jpeg --- [![AltaFlux Logo](https://www.altaflux.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AltaFlux%20Logo_Blue.jpg?width=183&height=50&name=AltaFlux%20Logo_Blue.jpg "AltaFlux Logo")](https://www.altaflux.com) - [Home](https://www.altaflux.com/) - Services - Resources - Company - [Schedule a Call](https://www.altaflux.com/contact) # **Q4 2018 Release Highlights: SuccessFactors Succession and Development** By [AltaFlux Corporation](https://www.altaflux.com/blog/author/altaflux-corporation), Nov, 08 2018, in [Succession Planning](https://www.altaflux.com/blog/topic/succession-planning), [Release Management](https://www.altaflux.com/blog/topic/release-management) 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 Succession and Development. --- **End of Maintenance/End of Life Reminders** | **Feature/Page** | **End of Maintenance** | **End of Life** | | --- | --- | --- | | Calibration Legacy UI | Q3 2018 | First Half 2019\* | | Succession Org Chart v11 | Q1 2018 |  Q1 2019 | | Talent Search v11 | Q1 2018 | Q1 2019 | | Matrix Grids v11 | Q1 2018 | Q1 2019 | | Legacy Talent Pools v11 | Q1 2018 | Q1 2019 | | Development Plan v11 | Q1 2018 | Q1 2019 | | Career Worksheet\* | Q1 2018 | Q1 2019 | \*replacement date --- ## Succession Planning **Succession RBP for MDF Position nomination – “Exclude own position”** - Provide a simple and secure permission management option for Succession Planning. - Ensure logged-in users do not see the succession plan for their own position. **Configuration Type:** Universal > **Why is it important? **Provides a simple configuration for succession planning target population in RBP. **Import Successors – Improved Error Handling** - The Import Successors tool now provides a more detailed report of failed imports **Configuration Type:** Universal > **Why is it important?** Speeds up the successor import process by providing more details for failed imports. **Add to Talent Pool – Improved Usability & Performance** - UI will have an easy search field with type ahead support. **Configuration Type:** Universal > **Why is it important?** At the time the search dialog is entered, all permission on talent pools target population and nominee target population will be considered. **Matrix Grid v12 – “Select all/Deselect all” Option in Filter Multi-Select Field** - Allows user to quickly select or deselect all fields in Matrix Grid v12. **Configuration Type:** Universal > **Why is it important?** Requested as a frequent usability via the Influence Community. ## Calibration **Configure Which Rating Source to be Included During Session Activation** - Allows a Rating Source to be selected when the data source of a Calibration Template is Employee Profile. **Configuration Type:** Admin Opt-in > **Why is it important?** Allows customers to choose the Rating Source without using a workaround. ## Career Development & Mentoring **Localization Support for Mentoring** - Allows translation text to be entered in the Mentoring program. - Texts include: Program Name, Program Description, Mentor Document Upload Instructions, Matching Questions to Mentor and Mentee **Configuration Type:** Universal > **Why is it important?** Customers can now provide translations in the Mentoring Program for up to two languages. **Program Archiving for Mentoring** - Administrators can now archive a program which removes it from the Manage Mentoring Programs view. **Configuration Type:** Universal > **Why is it important?** Customers can now archive a program without using an unsupported workaround. For the full list of updates regarding SuccessFactors Succession and Development, visit the [SAP SuccessFactors Community](https://community.successfactors.com/). **Need help implementing these updates?** We've got you covered! 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