Once a Success Factor has been chosen for a role can it be changed?

Yes, a Success Factor chosen for a role in SAP Success Factors can be changed, but with some considerations:

• Configuration-dependent: If the Success Factor is tied to a role through configuration (for example, in Role-Based Permissions (RBP) or Competency Mapping within Performance & Goals), an administrator can update or replace it.
• Impact on Data: Changing a Success Factor (like a competency, behavior, or role expectation) may affect performance reviews, goal plans, or learning assignments that are already using it. Past data may remain linked to the old Success Factor, while new evaluations reflect the updated one.
• Best Practice: Instead of overwriting, many organizations prefer creating a new Success Factor and mapping it to the role, so there’s a clear distinction between historical data and new expectations.
• System Roles vs. Business Roles: If you’re asking about RBP system roles, the Success Factor associated with access can always be adjusted by an administrator. If it’s about Talent Management roles (like competencies for a job role), those can also be redefined through the Job Profile Builder or competency libraries.