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2652624 - IFLD, VFLD, FFLD and DFLD- What do they mean?

Symptom

This article briefly differentiates the fields of different data types, that can be used in SuccessFactors data models.

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Environment

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite

Resolution

Background Element Data Field Types: 

  • IFLD - Field will contain integer values.
  • VFLD - Field will contain alphanumeric text values.
  • FFLD - Field will contain decimal or boolean values.
  • DFLD - Field will contain dates values.

Note: The number of fields that are supported, depends on the type of element.
Please refer the corresponding Admin Guide from the help portal ( Setting Up Data Models and Managing Configuration- Background Element - Data Field Definition) to know more about these fields the limit that applies to the element/portlet you are interested in.

Example:

Limits applicable to Background Elements:

  • IFLD - Can have up to 8 such fields (IFLD1 - IFLD8)
  • VFLD - Can have up to 20 such fields (VFLD1 - VFLD20)
  • FFLD - Can have up to 8 such fields (FFLD1 - VFLD8)
  • DFLD - Can have up to 4 such fields (DFLD1 - DFLD4)

For latest field and limitations see Guide: SAP SuccessFactors Platform > SAP SuccessFactors Data Model Reference Guide Succession Data Model (SDM) > Background Elements in the Succession Data Model > Background Element Definition > Background Element - Data Field Definition

Background Element Data Field Types and Length

field-name

type

max-length

name

VARCHAR2

256

desc

VARCHAR2

1024

vfld1-vfld20

VARCHAR2

4000

startDate

date

 

endDate

date

 

dfld1-dfld4

date

 

ifld1-ifld8

integer

-2147483648 to 2147483647

ffld1-ffld8

float

1.40129846432481707e-45 to 3.40282346638528860e+38 positive or negative

lastModified

readonly

 

attachment1

limited by attachment size

 

FAQ - Additional Information

Q) Where can I get information on this from the Guide?

A) Guide: Setting Up Data Models and Managing Configuration

See Also

  • 2475491 – How to define number format for Background Element - SuccessFactors 
  • 2803767 – Maximum Length for Background Element Data Fields
  • 2803695 - Creating and Configuring Background Elements Using BCUI

Keywords

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Product

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Core all versions ; SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite all versions