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Field label missing when reference field datatype is mediumtext - Known Error
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KB0550677

Field label missing when reference field datatype is mediumtext


2977 Views Last updated : Jan 4, 2025 public Copy Permalink
KB Summary by Now Assist

Description

If a string field has a data type of mediumtext and the field Type is changed to Reference, the label for the field is not displayed.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Navigate to Incident > Open.
  2. Open an incident record.
  3. Right-click on the Caller field label and select Configure Dictionary.
  4. Change the Type field from Reference to String.
  5. Change the Max length to 256.
  6. Right-click in the header bar and select Save.
  7. Change the Type field back to Reference.
  8. Click Update.
  9. The incident form from step two should be displayed. If it is not, navigate to the incident form.
    Note that the field label is now missing.

Workaround

 Please create an incident with ServiceNow Customer Support and they will perform the data correction steps. 


Related Problem: PRB601401

Potentially Seen In

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Fixed In

Rome

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