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2741589 - Manage Languages: Single quote is not recognized on custom locale - SuccessFactors Platform

Symptom

  • On Manage Languages tool, when customizing a label with an apostrophe/single quote, the apostrophe/single quote is not displayed on the UI
  • On Manage Languages tool, when customizing a label with an apostrophe/single quote, a placeholder malfunctions (such as {0}, for employee name)

Environment

  • SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite

Cause

By default, the "Manage Languages" feature only accepts double quotes on custom locale files.

Resolution

Instead of a single quote, include double quotes on the message whenever you need. Please refer to a successful example below.

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Keywords

manage languages, custom locale, single quote, double quote, quote, placeholder, {0}, apostrophe , KBA , LOD-SF-PLT , Platform Foundational Capabilities , LOD-SF-PLT-LAN , Manage Language & Text Replacements , Problem

Product

SAP SuccessFactors HCM suite all versions