Hot Take: Choosing Between Two Identical Fields in Workday Student

Two fields on a Workday Student business object with the same name - which do you choose? This situation can lead to confusion and inefficiencies that could be easily avoided with clarity.

Understanding the key differences between an interactive business object and a transcript text field is essential. This distinction impacts both the way data is displayed and how you can leverage it in reports and filtering processes.

Informed Field Selection in Workday Student

To make the correct selection, you need more information. To do this, click on the related actions to see the descriptions of each field. In Workday Student, often one is on the transcript business object. This is a text field, not an interactive business object. Typically you'll want the interactive business object as it will allow for a drill down in a report so that the user can go directly to that student's record if they want.

To do a filter on the field, you'll definitely want the interactive business object, not the transcript (text) field.

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right Workday Student field is more than just picking an option. It is a strategic decision that can drastically improve your reporting capabilities and operational efficiency. By choosing the interactive business object, you empower your team to tackle the complexities of student data effortlessly. This choice promotes informed decision-making and contributes to a more effective student management ecosystem. Remember: when in doubt, always choose interactivity!

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