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ServiceNow – Migrated records not initializing UI correctly until a field is changed

AshutoshS790709
Tera Contributor

I have migrated data from a legacy system into a custom table in ServiceNow using Load Data / Import Set.

When I open a migrated record for the first time, the form does not behave as expected:

  • Normally, most fields should be read-only except Assigned to, but on the migrated record almost no fields are read-only (except Primary Contact).

  • The Activity section (Work Notes and Additional Comments with filtering) is not visible.

  • The Resolution Notes section is also missing.

  • UI Actions such as Cancel and Resolve are visible, but they do nothing when clicked.

  • The form context menu (Save, Configure, Export, Show XML, etc.) is not available.

However, if I change the value of any field (for example, Issue) and click Update, then:

  • All read-only rules apply correctly

  • Activity and Resolution sections appear

  • UI Actions start working

  • The form context menu becomes available

Simply clicking Update without changing any field does not fix the issue — a real field change is required.

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DipenduR
Tera Contributor

@AshutoshS790709  Did you find any resolution to this?

DipenduR
Tera Contributor

@AshutoshS790709  Did you find any resolution to this?