---
title: "Candidate checks via SAP Successfactors"
slug: "candidate-checks-via-sap-successfactors"
tags: ["sap_successfactors"]
updated: 2026-05-02T22:39:02Z
published: 2026-05-02T22:39:02Z
canonical: "docs.checkmate.tech/candidate-checks-via-sap-successfactors"
---

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# Candidate checks via SAP Successfactors

[Video](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/candidate_checks_via_sap_successfactors.mp4?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A26Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A26Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=rDncbiOFjhkK29BhnHYxHZ8uglx4X88l59A6Qx7HH58%3D) Once the SAP SuccessFactors integration is set up, you can launch background checks and track their progress without leaving SAP SuccessFactors.

If you haven't set up the integration yet, see [Setting up the SAP SuccessFactors integration](/v1/docs/setting-up-the-sap-successfactors-integration) before continuing.

## Launch checks within SAP SuccessFactors

1. Navigate to the recruiting module within SAP SuccessFactors.

![Recruiting module](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/01_sap_successfactors_checks_recruiting_module.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A26Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A26Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=rDncbiOFjhkK29BhnHYxHZ8uglx4X88l59A6Qx7HH58%3D)

1. Click on the requisition that contains the appropriate candidate list.

![Job Requisitions](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/02_sap_successfactors_checks_job_requisitions.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A26Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A26Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=rDncbiOFjhkK29BhnHYxHZ8uglx4X88l59A6Qx7HH58%3D)

1. Click on the name of the candidate for whom you want to launch background checks.

![select candidate](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/03_sap_successfactors_checks_select_candidate.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A26Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A26Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=rDncbiOFjhkK29BhnHYxHZ8uglx4X88l59A6Qx7HH58%3D)

1. Select **Move Candidate** from the **Advance Candidate** menu.left-hand

![move candidate](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/04_sap_successfactors_checks_move_candidate.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A26Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A26Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=rDncbiOFjhkK29BhnHYxHZ8uglx4X88l59A6Qx7HH58%3D)

1. Select **Background Check** from the dropdown within the **Move Candidate** window.

![Background Check](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/05_sap_successfactors_checks_background_check.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A26Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A26Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=rDncbiOFjhkK29BhnHYxHZ8uglx4X88l59A6Qx7HH58%3D)

1. Click on **View Report** within the **Background Check** section.

![View Report](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/06_sap_successfactors_checks_view_report.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A26Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A26Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=rDncbiOFjhkK29BhnHYxHZ8uglx4X88l59A6Qx7HH58%3D)

1. A window will popup, prompting you to select your desired background checks.
2. Select the **Bundle** or individual checks you'd like to launch. If your organisation has more than one brand, select the appropriate **Brand**.
3. Once you've selected your checks and configured any options for those checks, scroll down and click **Launch Checks**.

Tip

Bundles are a quick and easy way to launch multiple checks for a candidate at once. [Learn more about bundles.](https://docs.checkmate.tech/docs/creating-and-launching-bundles)

![Checks Selector](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/02_widget_checks_selector.gif?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A26Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A26Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=rDncbiOFjhkK29BhnHYxHZ8uglx4X88l59A6Qx7HH58%3D)

## Monitor progress

Within the **Background Check** section you can view the candidate status and click on **View Report** to open the Checkmate window.

The following 3 tabs allow you to view progress and edit candidate details:

**Background Checks** - From here you can view the status of the check, add additional checks using the **Add Checks** button and download results when checks are complete.

**Candidate** - This tab allows you to update the candidate's details at any time during the background check process.

**History** - This tab shows a chronological log of events related to the candidate's background screening process.

![3 Candidate profile tabs](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/03_widget_monitoring_progress.gif?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A26Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A26Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=rDncbiOFjhkK29BhnHYxHZ8uglx4X88l59A6Qx7HH58%3D)

## View results

Result files can be downloaded via the **Background Checks** tab when the check has been completed.

![View results](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/04_widget_view_results.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A26Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A26Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=rDncbiOFjhkK29BhnHYxHZ8uglx4X88l59A6Qx7HH58%3D)

Need help? Contact our support team at [team@checkmate.tech](mailto:team@checkmate.tech) and we'll be happy to assist.