Symptom
Error trying to update an object field in Job Requisition
"You cannot change the value of #########. You need write permission on one or more dependent fields to edit this value. Please contact the System Administrator. "
Environment
SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting Management
Reproducing the Issue
- Go to Recruiting > Job Requisitions > Select a Job Requisition Job
- Go to Requisitions Details > Change the object field to a new value
- You will receive a pop up error message.
Cause
This pop up error is due to the operator not having write permissions to all of the related fields for the Parent-Child relationship.
The system will not allow to user to update one field without WRITE permission for all the related fields.
Resolution
- Check the Job Requisition Template, you will see multiple object fields linked each other in a parent-child relationship/object association.
- Provide Write permissions for each dependent field in the Job Requisition Template
- Ensure the user has also view and edit permissions for the object fields in Manage Permission Roles > Selection Permission Role > Permission Settings > MDF Foundation Objects
See Also
2707801 - How to make two association to a standard generic object - Recruiting Management
2913881 - What are the MDF Foundation Objects?
Keywords
object, dependent fields, You cannot change the value, , KBA , LOD-SF-RCM-JOB , Job Postings & Requisitions , Problem