SAP Knowledge Base Article - Public

2691586 - Limitation on number of characters in Custom MDF Object fields

Symptom

  • Limitation on number of characters on Object Definition UI;
  • Limitation on number of characters related to MDF objects under People Profile UI.

Environment

  • SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite
  • Metadata Framework (MDF)

Resolution

To configure fields in the Object Definition UI, consider the following limits:

  • Maximum length for externalName and externalCode is 128 characters;
  • Maximum length for String data type is 4000 characters for pre-delivered object;
  • Maximum length for Number data type is 4000 characters, but it is recommended not to exceed 38;
  • Sum of maxLength and decimal precision for Decimal data type is 4000 characters, but it is recommended not to exceed 38.

See Also

Keywords

Object Definition UI, Limits, limitation, characters, length, field limit, field characters, maximum field limit , KBA , LOD-SF-MDF-UI , UI Config, Layout & Rules , LOD-SF-MDF , Metadata Framework , How To

Product

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Core all versions