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3743062 - Business rule does not populate custom field when using arithmetic function in latest form

Symptom

Configure business rule to set value for a double type custom field on form, but does not work.

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Environment

SAP SuccessFactors Performance Management1H 2026

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Configure a business rule to set the field value to (calculated overall goal rating − 1) × 5  to a custom field (type double) on form.
  2. Assign the rule.
  3. Observe that after the condition is met, the calculated result is not populated to the custom field.

Cause

This is a Known Issue.

Resolution

Product Engineering is investigating a solution.

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Workaround

Wrap the arithmetic functions in Format() or Format Number(). Refer to below screenshots for reference.

  • If you want to round the calculated result to the nearest whole number, use the configuration below. Replace the Number part with your own arithmetic functions.
  • If you want to round the calculated result to one decimal place, use the configuration below. Replace the Number part with your own arithmetic functions.

See Also

Keywords

KI1H2026, PMU-27753, multiply, subtract, minus, add, divide, factor, business rule, add, division, arithmetic, calculation, double type, custom field, latest form, biz rule, set value, not work, field , KBA , LOD-SF-PM-RAT , Ratings and Weights , LOD-SF-PM-ADM , Admin Center, RBP, Permissions and Settings , Known Error

Product

SAP SuccessFactors Performance & Goals 2605

Attachments

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