SAFe Integration - Nextedy Documentation

What SAFe planning modes does Planningboard support?

Planningboard supports several SAFe-specific plans modes selectable via the plansMode widget parameter:

Mode	Value	Description
SAFe Sprints (Program)	`safeSprints`	Iteration plans within an Agile Release Train
SAFe Sprints (Portfolio)	`safePflSprints`	Iteration plans across multiple programs in a solution portfolio
SAFe Program Increments (Program)	`safePIs`	PI-level planning within an Agile Release Train
SAFe Program Increments (Solution)	`safeSIs`	PI planning across multiple ARTs in a solution train

Standard Project Plans (PROJECT_PLANS) remain available for non-SAFe use. See Configuration FAQ for general widget parameter guidance.

What SAFe swimlane assignment types are available?

Three SAFe-specific swimlane assignment types exist alongside the standard types:

Program / Solution Teams (SAFe) — swimlanes for SAFe teams within the current program, sourced from Polarion SAFe Solution data.
Agile Release Train Teams (SAFe) — swimlanes for teams within a specific ART, filtered by an ART ID parameter.
Programs (SAFe) — swimlanes for SAFe programs within a solution train, used for portfolio-level planning.

These assignment types require the Polarion SAFe Solution to be installed and configured. To enable them, contact Nextedy support. See Swimlanes FAQ for the full list of assignment types.

Why does the configuration panel look different when I select a SAFe plans mode?

The widget parameter panel changes dynamically based on your plansMode selection. When you select Project Plans, the panel shows fields for Scope, Query, and Type. When you select a SAFe mode such as SAFe Program Increments, a different set of fields appears — including the Program Increment Parameter ID field — and plan items configuration is hidden (it is only available in Project Plans mode). This is by design: each plans mode exposes only the configuration fields that are relevant to it. If you expect to see a field and it is not visible, check that you have selected the correct plans mode first.

What is the Program Increment Parameter ID field and when do I need it?

The Program Increment Parameter ID field links the board to a Page Parameter that determines which Program Increment (PI) is currently in scope. It is shown only in SAFe sprint modes (safeSprints and safePflSprints). You must first create the Page Parameter on the Polarion page that hosts the board widget, then reference its ID in this field. Without a valid Page Parameter reference, the board cannot resolve which PI to display. This step is required for SAFe sprint planning to work correctly.

Page Parameters are not created automatically. You must add them manually on the Polarion Wiki or LiveDoc page before referencing them in the widget. If this field is left empty or references a non-existent parameter, the board may display no plans.

How should I configure the board at each SAFe hierarchy level?

Configuration differs across portfolio, program, and team levels:

SAFe Hierarchy — Planningboard Configuration by Level

Portfolio Level
  plansMode  : safeSIs  (Solution-level Program Increments)
  assignmentMode : SAFE_PROGRAMS  (programs as swimlanes)
  Notes: Requires Polarion SAFe Solution at portfolio level

Program Level
  plansMode  : safePIs  (Program Increments within an ART)
  assignmentMode : SAFE_TRAIN_TEAM  (teams within a specific ART)
  Notes: Specify ART ID in the ART ID parameter

Team Level
  plansMode  : safeSprints  (Iterations within the program)
  assignmentMode : SAFE_TEAM  (teams within the current program)
  Notes: Teams discovered from Polarion SAFe Solution data

Each level requires its own board widget instance configured independently. The most common support issue is applying portfolio-level settings at program level or vice versa — verify plansMode and assignmentMode match the intended hierarchy level.

Does Planningboard automatically sync SAFe parent plans when I reassign a team?

Yes. When a team assignment changes for a work item in SAFe mode, Planningboard automatically syncs the item’s parent SAFe User Story to the correct Team Program Increment plan. This remapping is based on the new team assignment and happens when you drag a card to a different swimlane.

This automatic parent plan sync (syncSAFEParentsFromChildren) applies only in SAFe plans modes. It does not apply in standard Project Plans mode.

Can I use capacity tracking with SAFe planning modes?

Capacity tracking via capacityLoad and multiCapacityLoad is available in SAFe modes. When using the Teams Service integration (useTeamsService = true), user-level capacity loading (userCapacityLoad) is also available and overrides the plan’s default capacity values.

Multi-assignee capacity distribution and sub-item effort distribution are not currently supported. Each work item’s effort is attributed to a single resource. This is a known limitation relative to Nextedy GANTT’s capacity model.

SAFe swimlane assignment types (Program / Solution Teams, ART Teams, Programs) require the Polarion SAFe Solution to be installed on your Polarion instance. If your Polarion environment does not include the SAFe Solution, these options will not appear. If the SAFe Solution is installed but the options are still not visible, contact Nextedy support for setup guidance. The SAFe swimlane types are not enabled by default and may require additional configuration.

Where can I learn more?

Swimlanes FAQ — all swimlane assignment types including standard types
Configuration FAQ — general widget parameter reference
Capacity FAQ — capacity bar setup and normalization
Troubleshooting FAQ — resolving common configuration errors

Sources

KB Articles

Swimlane Assignment Types

Support Tickets

#5879

Source Code

PlanningBoardWidgetRenderer.java
Config.java
licenseReadonly.cy.ts
PlansMode.java
PlanningBoardWidgetDependenciesProcessor.java

​What SAFe planning modes does Planningboard support?

​What SAFe swimlane assignment types are available?

​Why does the configuration panel look different when I select a SAFe plans mode?

​What is the Program Increment Parameter ID field and when do I need it?

​How should I configure the board at each SAFe hierarchy level?

​Does Planningboard automatically sync SAFe parent plans when I reassign a team?

​Can I use capacity tracking with SAFe planning modes?

​Why are SAFe swimlane types not visible in my assignment type dropdown?

​Where can I learn more?

What SAFe planning modes does Planningboard support?

What SAFe swimlane assignment types are available?

Why does the configuration panel look different when I select a SAFe plans mode?

What is the Program Increment Parameter ID field and when do I need it?

How should I configure the board at each SAFe hierarchy level?

Does Planningboard automatically sync SAFe parent plans when I reassign a team?

Can I use capacity tracking with SAFe planning modes?

Why are SAFe swimlane types not visible in my assignment type dropdown?

Where can I learn more?