Symptom
"Add Language" does not work in PM forms to add translations if they have a msgkey configured after 1H2026
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Environment
Product: SAP SuccessFactors Performance & Goals
Reproducing the Issue
- Go to Manage Templates.
- Open the performance form template.
- Open Edit Fields and Sections.
- Choose the section (for example, Improvement Plan Review).
- Click Show advanced options.
- Open the Custom Element(s) configuration and click to modify.
- Click Add More.
- Ensure an Element Key (msgkey) is configured for the field.
- Click Add Language and observe that no pop-up appears and no language can be added.
Cause
The issue occurs when a msgkey (Element Key) is added to the field.
Resolution
A permanent fix is planned for the 2611 release.
WORKAROUND
- In Manage Templates, open the affected performance form template.
- Navigate to the custom element that has the msgkey (Element Key).
- Enter a value on the main page for this custom element name.
- Save the template.
- Reopen the Add Language pop-up for the same element; the pop-up should now appear and allow adding translations.
Keywords
add language, translation, manage templates, performance form, improvement plan, custom element, msgkey, element key, popup not opening, pop-up not appearing, 1H2026, 2611, performance management, field translations, language addition, PMU-27838 , KBA , LOD-SF-PM-FF , Form Features, RTE, Spell Check, Legal Scan, Print , Problem
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