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3551436 - Adding a reference for Custom MDF Objects in the UI is not retained after saving

Symptom

  • A custom MDF object's UI screen is unable to retain a reference field after saving.
  • The issue occurs with both parent and child references.
  • The reference field appears to be added successfully but disappears upon saving the UI screen.

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Environment

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite

Reproducing the Issue

1.Go to Manage configuration UI
2. Select the desired Custom MDF
3. Click Add reference 
4. You see the reference field added.
5. Save the UI.
6. Reference does not show anymore.

Cause

When adding a Reference Group, if the Reference Resolver value field isn’t specified then the Reference Group will not be saved.

Resolution

 A valid value must be set into the reference resolver field. After inserting a value on the reference resolver field, it should save the reference group. 

Please refer to the test image below:

"Image/data in this KBA is from SAP internal systems, sample data, or demo systems. Any resemblance to real data is purely coincidental."

See Also

Refer to the following SAP Help Portal documents for additional information:

Keywords

MDF, UI Screen, Reference Field, Save, Disappear, Manage configuration UI, cust_UnionGainSharingUI, SAP SuccessFactors Platform, LOD-SF-MDF-UI, reference, UI , KBA , LOD-SF-MDF-UI , UI Config, Layout & Rules , Problem

Product

SAP SuccessFactors Platform all versions