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2301829 - Cannot change API Visibility in system defined object definition - SAP SuccessFactors

Symptom

This KBA explains about the error faced while editing the MDF object definition in the successfactors instance

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Environment

Successfactors BizX System

Reproducing the Issue

1. Logon to Successfactors Instance.

2. Goto Admin Tools --> Configure Object Definitions --> Object Definition --> choose the entity--> Take Action: Make Correction --> API Visibility --> Select Editable --> Save

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Cause

The object is not exposed to be used via OData API calls.

Resolution

This is an expected behavior.

To expose this object for OData and to access this via OData API, please justify the business reason in the support case so that we can reach out to our product management for further discussion.

If object can be made available via OData API, our Product management team would share this via release information.

Also, please mention whether this OData object will be used only for "Read only" or it will be used for read and write.

You can also raise an enhancement request by following the guidelines mentioned in the KBA : 2280285

Keywords

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Product

SAP SuccessFactors HCM suite all versions