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3512727 - ExternalCode Field is editable in Approval page if the MDF record is generated by CREATE action

Symptom

Employee creates the first record for a MDF object and submits a workflow for approval.

When the approver navigates to workflow approval page, user found the externalCode field is editable and can change the MDF owner to another person.

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Environment

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Login as the employee and go to Employee Profile page
  2. Submit a complete new record for a MDF with workflow
  3. Login as the approver and navigate to MDF approval page
  4. It is observed that MDF externalCode is editable

Resolution

Product Engineering is investigating a solution.

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See Also

Keywords

Custom MDF, externalCode, editable, workflow approval, change externalCode, Create, subject user , KBA , LOD-SF-MDF-WFL , Custom Object based Workflows , Bug Filed

Product

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite all versions