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3525552 - Custom MDF object fields display field names Instead of UI/field labels

Symptom

Custom MDF object displays fields with Field Name instead of Field Label.

 

Environment

  • Metadata Framework (MDF)
  • SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Create a custom MDF Object
  2. In a field, click in Details and add a Label to it
  3. Search for the object in People Profile or Manage Data
  4. See the field name is showing the original name set for the field in Object Definition, instead of the Label

Cause

This can be a cache-related behavior

Resolution

  1. Clear MDF cache by navigating to Admin Center > OData API Metadata Refresh and Export > Refresh Metadata Cache
  2. Make a temporary change to a label of any field in Object Definition and save it
  3. Revert the temporary changes made to the label

    After proceeding with the above steps, verify if the issue is resolved. If the issue persists, raise a ticket to the Support Team under the component LOD-SF-MDF-UI for further investigation.

    See Also

    2438887 - Metadata Framework | How to create a custom field for a MDF Object?

    Keywords

    Custom MDF object, locale, UI Labels, Custom Portlet, technical name, label, UI , KBA , LOD-SF-MDF-UI , UI Config, Layout & Rules , Problem

    Product

    SAP SuccessFactors HCM Core 2405