webPDF Completes the PDF Converter from projekt0708

Customer case study: PDF Converter from projekt0708

projekt0708 GmbH, headquartered in Munich, is established as an SAP Gold Partner and develops innovative HR-focused SAP cloud solutions based on SAP SuccessFactors. Its services also include HR concept and process consulting as well as custom add-on development. The projekt0708 customer list reflects that broad practical experience.

PDF Converter for SAP ERP HCM: The Classic Application Package in SAP E-Recruiting​

The HR portfolio from projekt0708 also includes SAP add-ons, among them the PDF Converter from projekt0708. It combines uploaded applicant documents such as CVs, application photos, and certificates into a single PDF file within applicant management.

That means documents no longer need to be opened, printed, or processed one by one. The result is a classic application package in PDF format including a cover sheet and table of contents.

Additional advantages:

  • The PDF is updated automatically when changes are made.
  • Attachments in different formats can usually be converted into the PDF standard without requiring the original applications locally.
  • PDF and PDF/A are well suited for archiving digital personnel files.

What Does webPDF Do in the PDF Converter from projekt0708?​

The PDF Converter acts as an add-on for SAP E-Recruiting. To implement document conversion and merging, projekt0708 uses the webPDF software solution from SoftVision Development.

Christian Korte, Managing Director and CIO at projekt0708, describes the use case like this:

"webPDF is used to implement the conversion of attachments in SAP E-Recruiting. Our add-on provides a tool that stores all attachments of an applicant in a single PDF document. Conversion into PDF and the merging of individual documents are handled via the webservice interface of the integrated webPDF application. Our add-on gives HR administrators a classic application package whose consistent structure improves clarity and supports efficient work. Depending on the configuration, the generated dossiers can also be enhanced with a title, photo, and table of contents."

Customers of projekt0708 benefit from the integrated webPDF solution because it creates a functional scope that would not be achievable with standard SAP E-Recruiting features alone.

Since 2012: SoftVision Development and projekt0708​

projekt0708 has been using solutions from SoftVision Development in Fulda since 2012. The provider selection was made through internet research.

"Given our high standards for quality, there was no way around webPDF."

Christian Korte adds:

"Many tools from other vendors place high demands on the system environment and hardware. webPDF is comparatively independent of our customers' environments and provides very good, reliable quality. SoftVision continuously updates the application and reacts quickly to new or changed file formats."

Conclusion: Support and Continued Cooperation​

The conclusion is clearly positive. Support is only needed when required, for example when analyzing individual conversion errors. The direct exchange with SoftVision helps both with solving issues and with continuous product improvement.

projekt0708 is currently working on a new solution to make the PDF Converter available on the SAP Cloud Platform as well. webPDF will also be used there.

Extensions for the SAP Cloud Platform​

Additional extensions can be implemented for cloud-based SAP HR solutions whenever standard configuration options are not sufficient. Custom applications can be developed on the basis of the SAP Cloud Platform.

With projekt0708, SAP SuccessFactors can provide cross-application, interactive applicant views, optionally sorted by date of receipt, including direct editing options and status changes.