3623616 - Resolving application error java.lang.IndexOutOfBoundsException When Creating Custom MDF Records

When creating new records in custom MDF object ​A, users encounter an application error with message: java.lang.IndexOutOfBoundsException: Index 0 out of bounds for length 0.

• SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite
• SAP SuccessFactors Metadata Framework

1. Go to employee’s profile 
2. Navigate to MDF block ​A
3. Click edit (pencil) icon and complete required fields
4. Select Save and initiate workflow submission
   ​Result:​​ Application error occurs

An inactive document category assigned to an attachment field in MDF object ​A​ triggers system validation failure during record creation.

Implement ​either​ solution:

​Option 1: Remove Attachment Configuration​

1. Go to Manage Object Definition > Open object ​A​
2. Remove document category assignment from the affected attachment field
3. Save and publish changes

​Option 2: Reactivate Document Category​

1. Navigate to Admin Center > Manage Document > Document Categories
2. Locate the relevant document category
3. Change status from ​Inactive​ to ​Active​
4. Save configuration

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