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scdsoft Reference Letter Creator

SAP HCM or SuccessFactors-integrated and
legally compliant job reference creation

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scdsoft Reference Letter Creator

SAP HCM & SAP SuccessFactors add-on solution to create qualified reference letters

Due to its user-friendly interface, legally admissible reference letters can be created quickly and easily with the scdsoft Reference Letter Creator. Thereby, through the direct connection to SAP master data, all relevant personnel data can be accessed.

In addition to all the data required to create a qualified job reference, integration with the SAP HCM system also allows you to utilize additional information such as organizational changes, job descriptions, and OM structures.

Create qualified job references independently in the cloud
Our software solution can be used as a cloud solution (Software-As-A-Service). In addition to best-practice integration with an SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central instance, the solution can also be operated as a stand-alone solution. On our blog you’ll find more information on the possible hosting and operating models.

Emilia Wiesler, the product manager for the cloud-based version of our scdsoft Reference Letter Creator, answers the most important questions about the product in the following BEYOND THE BUZZWORD YouTube video:

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Which model is right for your company?

The scdsoft Reference Generator integrates seamlessly into your existing SAP system landscape—whether on-premises, in the cloud, or as a streamlined entry-level version. Compare the available models here and find the right solution for your company to create employment references efficiently, in compliance with legal requirements, and with AI support.

scdsoft Reference Letter Creator On-Prem / H4S4 scdsoft Reference Letter Creator Cloud scdsoft Reference Letter Creator Cloud Light
Number of active employee master records unlimited unlimited up to 1.000
Variants of the Certificate Process Unlimited, based on best practices Unlimited, based on best practices According to best practices
Number of text modules 3,000 legally compliant text modules in German and English 3,000 legally compliant text modules in German and English A predefined selection of legally compliant text modules in German and English
Template for a Reference Letter Custom Template Custom Template Ready-made template, including customization (logo, footer, company profile)
Qualified electronic signature supported Yes Yes Yes
AI Features Unrestricted use Unrestricted use Unrestricted use
Archiving & Deletion in Accordance with the GDPR Yes Yes Yes
Master Data Integration SAP HCM / H4S4 SAP SF EC / Workday CSV Import
Technical Implementation Integrated with SAP HCM (separate namespace) Software-As-A-Service (Self-hosted or via scdsoft) Software-As-A-Service (SAP BTP hosted by scdsoft)
Customization Options Fully possible (process variations, processing steps, etc.) Fully possible (process variations, processing steps, etc.) Standardized Feature Set
Project duration (depending on input from the client) Ø 2-4 months Ø 2-4 months Ø 2-4 weeks
Price per month Price upon request Price upon request Starting at 400.00€ net

NEW!

1. AI integration in the job description
We have connected the large language model (LLM) “ChatGPT” to the scdsoft Reference Letter Creator, which should make it easier to create the job description for a job reference. Using a predefined prompt, ChatGPT formulates 10 suitable activities based on the stored position from OrgManagement or a job title defined via a free text field. Of course, these activities can then be manually revised by all parties involved in the process. The time savings achieved through the AI connection are enormous. Due to the high added value and the initial positive feedback, we are currently evaluating the connection of further LLMs.

For more information, see our blog article ➞ Artificial intelligence writes reference letter.

 


 

2. DocuSign integration for digital signatures on job references
As part of the fourth Bureaucracy Relief Act (BEG IV), which came into force on January 1, 2025, the use of digital signatures in human resources processes is to be promoted. Among other things, this means that employment references can be issued in electronic form with a qualified electronic signature (QES) with the prior consent of the recipient (Section 109 (3) of the Trade Regulation Act (GewO)).

We took this as an opportunity to implement a connection between the scdsoft Reference Letter Creator and DocuSign, which has already been successfully tested. We have also received positive feedback on the API interface for other solutions such as AdobeSign.

For more information, see our blog article ➞ Digital signature in the scdsoft Reference Letter Creator.

Shorten your reference letter creation process by up to 80 % with the scdsoft Reference Letter Creator

More than 1.4 million people in the DACH region receive employment references created using the scdsoft Reference Creator.

Easy and quick handling

Our add-on solution impresses with clear arrangements and an intuitive user-interface for all users. It can either be started classically by the Web Dynpro ABAP application or by SAP Fiori with a mobile device.

Legally admissible formulations due to a text module system

Reference letters have to be true but should not unjustifiably complicate the employee’s professional career. Many managers are not familiar with the special language of reference letters. In order to avoid mistakes and unintended conflicts, we work closely with Prof. Dr. Weuster for many years. He developed and issued a legally admissible evaluation and text module system.

Clear responsibilities and regulated processes

The scdsoft Reference Letter Creator supports the entire reference letter creation process from the employee’s request to the manager’s evaluation and to the finalization of the reference letter document by the HR department. All parties involved are being lead through the process and access for all of them allows an insight into the current status of the reference letter at any time.

Optimize your process – easy and transparent for everybody involved

Employee / Manager / HR Service

Additional features

REFERENCE LETTER IS CUSTOMER-SPECIFIC CONFIGURATED / STATISTICAL TOOL TO IMPROVE REFERENCE LETTER PROCESS / MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY THROUGH ACCESS VIA SAP GUI, WEBPORTAL OR SAP NETWEAVER BUSINESS CLIENT / ALWAYS UP-TO-DATE WITH UPDATES

Take a look at our add-on solution, the
scdsoft Reference Letter Creator

Employee self-service: Employee applies for a certificate and fills out their own tasks.

ESS: Request reference letter

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Manager-Self-Service: Manager receives reference letter request & evaluates employee.

MSS: Evaluation by manager

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HR-Service: Proofreads reference letter, finalizes document and hands it out to employee.

HR: Check & Finalization

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scdsoft Reference Letter Creator (Cloud-Version) & SAP SuccessFactors

Request by employee & evaluation by line manager

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Customer feedback on scdsoft Reference Letter Creator

"Since we started working with the scdsoft certificate generator, writing certificates has become even more fun!!!

The add-on solution from scdsoft has been adapted to our specific needs in such a way that many manual steps are now no longer necessary, making certificate creation much more efficient for us. Thanks to the intuitive menu navigation, the certificate generator has been very well received by all our user groups."

"We have introduced scdsoft's employment reference software for a total of around 30,000 employees at the Schaeffler Group's German locations. The new software was adapted to our company-specific requirements. Thanks to the intuitive user interface, it was well received by our users and could be introduced to the workforce without any training. We feel that our decision in favor of scdsoft's certificate solution has been confirmed and would make the same decision again at any time after the end of the project."

"The advantages of the Reference Letter Creator are clearly and explicitly visible from the beginning: Due to the add-on solution, the processing time of reference letters that need to be created is reduced significantly."

"Our experience has shown that the Reference Letter Creator can be used by all users without any training measures. The great advantage is that the entire solution can be productively implemented in 4-6 weeks and is available for the user immediately."