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
- Configuring the Object Definition | SAP Help Portal
- 2848170 - Maximum length of custom field exceeded in Configure Object Definition - SAP for Me
- 3505123 - Limit of fields for MDF Objects - SAP for Me
- 3519630 - Composite level restrictions behavior for MDF objects - SAP for Me
- 2388700 - What is the limit on custom MDF objects in my instance? How to increase it? - SAP for Me
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
SAP Knowledge Base Article - Public