Smart shift planning directly in SAP SuccessFactors with the Shift Planning application
Published June 16, 2025
Shift planning is an integral part of HR agenda. However, in many organizations, it is still done manually – in Excel, on paper, or using non-integrated tools. This approach increases administrative burden, higher risk of errors, and low flexibility. The solution is Shift Planning from Success Solutions – a modern shift management tool that is fully integrated with SAP SuccessFactors.
New: Shift Planning also available as a standalone application
In addition to integration with SAP SuccessFactors, Shift Planning is now also available as a standalone solution that can be easily connected to other HR systems according to customer needs.
What can Shift Planning do?
The Shift Planning application offers an intuitive interface for creating and planning weekly, monthly, and quarterly shifts. Managers can easily compile shifts, copy existing plans, and monitor team occupancy and efficiency. Outputs can be exported to PDF—for example, for printing on bulletin boards or internal sharing. Strong integration and user comfort.
One of the main advantages of Shift Planning is its deep integration not only with SAP SuccessFactors (specifically with the Employee Central and Work Schedule modules), but it can also be easily connected to other HR systems according to customer needs.
The application takes into account vacations, holidays, and attendance data, and once the schedule is published, employees are notified directly in the system – on their computers and in the mobile app.
Thanks to the ability to delegate planning, shifts can be managed even when a supervisor is absent, which is especially appreciated by decentralized or shift operations.
Benefits for HR and operations teams
Replaces Excel and external tools – fewer errors, greater efficiency
Quick implementation and easy navigation in the user interface
Ideal for decentralized teams that need up-to-date and shared information without complex coordination
Fully integrated into the SAP environment – no need to switch between systems
Technology and implementation
Shift Planning is built on a flexible architecture that allows customization to different SAP SuccessFactors configurations and other HR systems. Implementation takes place in four steps:
Analysis
Deployment
Testing
Live operation
Complete support from the Success Solutions team and detailed documentation are included.
Plans for the future
"We are planning to expand the functionality, for example, with competency-based planning or integration with third-party attendance systems. We have been listening to customer feedback for a long time and are developing the area of workforce management in a targeted manner," says Jindřich Bečvář, co-owner of Success Solutions.