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