Symptom
- After enabling "Enable Full Profile" for the latest People Profile in SAP SuccessFactors Platform, rules set in MDF objects with "Error" as context are not functioning as expected.
- Errors are displayed and restrict actions during loading but are bypassed when saving the MDF object, allowing workflows to trigger.
- In the old People Profile, the rules work correctly, restricting actions on save and preventing the process from proceeding.
Environment
SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite
Reproducing the Issue
- Login to the instance.
- Enable "Enable Full Profile" for the latest People Profile.
- Create or update an MDF object with rules set to trigger an error on save.
- Attempt to save the MDF object. Observe that the error is bypassed, and the workflow triggers.
Cause
This is a Known Issue.
Resolution
The fix for this issue is planned to be deployed on 1H 2026 release.
For release timelines, please review SAP SuccessFactors Product Release & Road Map Information.
See Also
- SAP SuccessFactors Product Release & Road Map Information
- SAP SuccessFactors Patches Knowledge Base
- KB Article 2171560 - How to be notified of new or updated SAP Notes or KBAs
Keywords
KI2H2025, WEF-167085, MDF objects, field type, custom object, Latest People Profile, PPX, KI1H2026
Product
SAP SuccessFactors Platform 2505
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