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2610529 - Dummy MDF Objects in the instance

Symptom

  • We see many Test or strange objects, that we did not create in the instance
  • We see objects code starting with Test, Obj4 etc.

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Environment

  • SAP SuccessFactors HXM Suite
  • Metadata Framework (MDF)

Reproducing the Issue

Navigate to the Configure Object Definitions page or the Manage Data page, you will see strange objects with names starting with Test or Obj4

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Cause

This is because of enabling an option in provisioning called Enable MDF Dummy Objects

Resolution

Customers/Partners are requested not to enable this option in provisioning.

To remove these dummy objects from the instance, disable the option: Enable MDF Dummy Objects if you are a partner or contact Support for assistance

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Note for support: Please read the comment in the memo

Keywords

MDF, Metadata framework,Obj4,test objects,Dummy objects,Configure Object Definitions,Manage Data, , KBA , LOD-SF-MDF , Metadata Framework , Problem

Product

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite all versions