The European Commission is committed to strengthening digital security and protecting user identities. As part of this commitment, it has announced the phase-out of SMS-based multifactor authentication (MFA) for EU Login by the 30th June 2025. Click 'View' for more information about alternative multifactor authentication methods.
Below you can find the information on all Changes and Fixed Defects included in this release:
Changes
Programme AIB
PRG AIB (16602) - max length without spaces increased from 16000 to 32000 for 2.1.1. Description of SO.
Declaration of Expenditure (EAFRD)
AGRI DOE (16798) - error message that appears when user deletes Funding Agreement whereas FI data exist has been improved.
Defects Fixed
Cap Strategic Plan
AGRI CSP (16510) - "copy and paste" function from Excel to the SFC2021 system returned error. This is fixed.
AGRI CSP (16724) – Error when editing Chapter 2.2 is fixed.
Annual Performance Review
AGRI APR (16567) - When loading section 2.3.3 only automatic rows O.36 were not calculated. This is fixed.
AGRI APR (16812) - rule code to be displayed as rule name (eg ABR_XML_010 instead of DEC_010).
AGRI APR (16862) - users were getting an error when they try to upload an XML file with an 'incorrect' value for 'output'. This is fixed.
Accounts ETC
ACC ETC (16849) - In some cases, a 500 error was preventing creation. This is fixed.
The SFC application will remain operational. The application will be monitored to ensure that any unforeseen downtime is kept to a minimum. No support will be available.
Please note that the list of CSP validation rules has been updated in the CSP Quick Guide. Click 'View' for more information.
The SFC application will remain operational. The application will be monitored to ensure that any unforeseen downtime is kept to a minimum. No support will be available on 29/05!
A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
The SFC application will remain operational. The application will be monitored to ensure that any unforeseen downtime is kept to a minimum. No support will be available.
A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. This release contains fixes for the Data on Monitoring > Interventions/Beneficiaries. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
The SFC application will remain operational. The application will be monitored to ensure that any unforeseen downtime is kept to a minimum. Support will be available on the 17.04.2025 and 18.04.2025. No support will be available however on 21.04.2025!
A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. This release contains fixes for the Data on Monitoring > Interventions/Beneficiaries. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
A new module to transmit the data for the Interreg common sample has been released in SFC2021. A user guide is available on this portal under Support Materials > Audit > Interreg Common Sample. Click 'View' for more information.
We are pleased to announce that the Certification Body and Audit Opinion structured report is now available via the Execution menu in SFC2021 PRODUCTION.
We are pleased to announce that the Certification Body and Audit Opinion structured report is now available via the Execution menu in SFC2021 ACCEPTANCE. The Certification Bodies are invited to test the report in the system and to provide their feedback.
We are pleased to announce that the Survey module to input aggregated structured survey results on material deprivation and reporting of it to the EC is now available via the Evaluation module of SFC2021. Click on 'View' for more information.
A new menu “CSP Notifications” has been created under the section “Programming” of SFC2021 related to the CAP Strategic Plans. Click here for more information.
The Commission expects one submission by country (2 for Belgium), to be submitted by 15th of March 2024. Click here for more information.
The module will be available in the Production environment in the next few days. Click here for more information.
The new module ‘Data on LAGs for LEADER – LAG identification’ is now available in SFC2021 Production environment under the menu ‘MONITORING> Data on Monitoring and Evaluation> Data on LAGs for LEADER (EAFRD)’. Click 'View' for more information.
The new module ‘Data on LAGs for LEADER’ is now available for testing in SFC2021 Acceptance environment under the menu ‘MONITORING'. We encourage the Member States to test the entire functionality and to send any feedback or comments to the SFC2021 Support Team. Click 'View' for more information.
We are pleased to announce that the Annual Performance Report is available in the PRODUCTION environment via the Monitoring menu in SFC2021. The encoding of data into the system will be possible as of 16 October 2023.
The European Commission is committed to strengthening digital security and protecting user identities. As part of this commitment, it has announced the phase-out of SMS-based multifactor authentication (MFA) for EU Login by the 30th June 2025. Click 'View' for more information about alternative multifactor authentication methods.
The SFC application will remain operational. The application will be monitored to ensure that any unforeseen downtime is kept to a minimum. No support will be available.
Please note that the list of CSP validation rules has been updated in the CSP Quick Guide. Click 'View' for more information.
The SFC application will remain operational. The application will be monitored to ensure that any unforeseen downtime is kept to a minimum. No support will be available on 29/05!
The SFC application will remain operational. The application will be monitored to ensure that any unforeseen downtime is kept to a minimum. No support will be available.
The SFC application will remain operational. The application will be monitored to ensure that any unforeseen downtime is kept to a minimum. Support will be available on the 17.04.2025 and 18.04.2025. No support will be available however on 21.04.2025!
We are pleased to inform you that version 1.9 of the Guidelines for Data on Interventions and Beneficiaries (DIB) is now available on the SFC Support Portal. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
The new ‘structured’ modules for the Scrutiny of Transactions (Control Plan for Financial Year 2024 and scrutiny period 2025/2026 and Report for Financial Year 2022 and scrutiny period 2023/2024) are now available for testing in SFC2021 Acceptance environment. Click 'View' for more information.
A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.
A new release will be deployed today. SFC2021 will remain available, however you may need to refresh your browser once the deployment is complete. Click ‘View’ to consult the items included in this release.