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3699936 - Sum of Collection Field Values() function applicability to custom MDF objects associations

Symptom

  • Does Sum of Collection Field Values() function in "Configure Business Rule" apply to custom MDF objects to "Valid When" type associations?
  • What is the required multiplicity to be set for the "Sum of Collection Field Values()" function to work in "Configure Business Rule"?

Environment

  • SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite
  • Metadata framework (MDF)

Resolution

The "Sum of Collection Field Values()" function is only applicable to "Composite" (parent–child) type associations and does not work for "Valid When" type associations.

NOTE: the multiplicity has to be set as "One to Many" for the "Sum of Collection Field Values()" function to work in "Configure Business Rule".

See Also

Keywords

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Product

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite all versions