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3291874 - Warning Message when Changing the Data Type of a Custom String Field

Symptom

In the 2H 2022 Release a new validation was introduced when changing the Data Type of a Custom String Field. 

Examples of the warnings can be seen below: 

  • Field custom-string1: “Type of Reference Object” has been changed from “No Selection” to “CUSTOM_PICKLIST”. As this field includes existing data, it can lead to corruption of data and regression in API.
  • custom-string1 is a deleted field. Adding this field to the configuration again can lead to corruption of data and regression in API, because this field includes existing data. 


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Environment

SAP SuccessFactors: Employee Central 

Keywords

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