Symptom
String fields configured in MDF objects and having a numeric value are inserted with comma when the field is mapped to a workflow notification using Reference + Pending data mapping.
Environment
SAP Successfactors Employee Central - Document Generation
Reproducing the Issue
- Configure a custom MDF object with a string field and/or a user-type field, and attach a workflow and a custom email notification.
- In Manage Document Template Mappings, map the email token for the field using “Reference + Pending Data”.
- Enter a numeric-only value (for example, 12345) into the string field and submit the workflow to send the notification.
- Observe that the workflow email formats the numeric-only string with a comma (for example, 12,345).
- Note: When the same field is mapped using Direct mapping, the formatting issue does not occur.
Cause
A product defect caused string field values that contain only numeric characters, when mapped via “Reference + Pending Data”, to be formatted with commas.
Resolution
- The fix for this issue is planned to be deployed on 2H 2026 release.
- For release timelines, please review SAP SuccessFactors Product Release & Road Map Information.
See Also
Keywords
INC34277167, Reference + Pending Data, pending data mapping, document generation, workflow email, MDF, string field comma, numeric formatting, number formatting, user field id, direct mapping, email notification, manage document template mappings, commas in numbers, ECT-277992 , KBA , LOD-SF-EC-DOC , Document Generation , LOD-SF-EC-WFL-CUS , Custom Workflow Notifications , LOD-SF-MDF-WFL , Custom Object based Workflows , Known Error
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