Symptom
- The 'Name' and 'Abbreviation Name' fields in the MDF object Department(For Example) are not automatically translated.
- The translations in these fields have the same description text as the one entered in the default field, regardless of the country in which the MDF object is created.
- The issue arises when the proposal entered in the Default field does not automatically complete the other translation fields.
Environment
SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central
Reproducing the Issue
- Create an MDF object Department for example.
- Enter the description text in the default field.
- Observe that the translation fields do not automatically populate with the entered text.
Cause
This behavior is due to a current product limitation.
Resolution
- Currently, there is no standard configuration available to automatically populate the translation fields from the Default field in MDF objects.
- Consider raising an Enhancement Request through the SAP Influence Portal if this functionality is important to the business.
- As a possible workaround, explore using a Business Rule to copy the Default field value to translation fields. However, this is a custom configuration and it is recommended to work with an internal team or a certified SAP Partner to assess its feasibility.
See Also
For reference, please refer to:
How to submit enhancement ideas for SAP SuccessFactors Products
2706322 - What is Support – What is Consulting: Cloud Solutions - SAP for Me
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Keywords
SAP SuccessFactors, MDF Objects, Automatic Translation, Translation Fields, Default Field, Business Rule, Custom Configuration, Enhancement Request, SAP Influence Portal, Employee Central. , KBA , LOD-SF-EC-FOO , Foundation Objects (Organisation, Pay and Job Structures) , Product Enhancement
Product
SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central all versions