Understanding the Query Designer Expression SyntaxIn SAP SuccessFactors People Analytics Query Designer, conditional expressions are used to transform or relabel fields based on logical conditions. These expressions rely on specific syntax that must be adhered to strictly. The issue in this scenario arises from the use of an incorrect separator in the conditional statement.

Analyzing the Given ExpressionThe expression provided:

IF([User#Basic User Information#Gender] = "M" , "Male" : "Female")

contains a colon (:) as the separator between "Male" and "Female". However, the correct syntax requires the use of a comma (,) instead of the colon.

Correct Syntax Format for Conditional ExpressionsThe correct format for conditional expressions in SAP SuccessFactors People Analytics IF(Condition, Value_if_True, Value_if_False)

Applying this to the provided example, the correct expression should be:

IF([User#Basic User Information#Gender] = "M", "Male", "Female")

Root Cause of the ErrorThe colon (:) is not recognized as a valid syntax separator in the Query Designer's conditional expression format. As a result, the formula cannot be computed, and an error is generated.

Resolving the IssueReplace the colon (:) with a comma (,), ensuring the conditional expression adheres to the correct syntax. The updated expression would look like this:

IF([User#Basic User Information#Gender] = "M", "Male", "Female")

ValidationOnce corrected, the expression can be tested in Query Designer to confirm it computes without errors and provides the expected output.

References and Documentation

SAP SuccessFactors People Analytics Reporting Guide: SAP Help Portal

Conditional Expressions in People Analytics: Official documentation and training materials available on openSAP

Query Designer Syntax Guidelines: Found in the SAP SuccessFactors People Analytics Query Designer User Guide.

Make sure to consult the above documentation for additional examples and syntax rules.