Reference field on form defaulting to sys_id

[levy8926]

Trying to see the serial number of a parent and somehow screwed up the entire form:

I've gone through the suggestions on the board, including the UI List. Not working. Tripped it when I selected the 'Display' option on the Dictionary Entry.  I'm at wit's end...

[Suraj Sharma · Accepted solution]

Check Reference table Display value ..
Go to sys_db_object ....
and check open the table record  and make Display field true of that field which you want to show..

If your issue resolve Using this please mark help full this comment!!

[Suraj Sharma · Accepted solution]

Check Reference table Display value ..
Go to sys_db_object ....
and check open the table record  and make Display field true of that field which you want to show..

If your issue resolve Using this please mark help full this comment!!

[debendudas · Accepted solution]

Hi @levy8926 ,

The sys_id might be set as the Display field for the referenced table.

Please open the table and mark the Display field of "Display name" as true

[ShannC]

Hi @debendudas 
I already set the display to true, but only the sys_id of the values show up when im trying to select a record from a referenced table. But once I select a a random record, the correct display value shows up after. What can I do to solve this? 

[debendudas]

You have to configure the list layout to show other fields instead of the Sys ID.

Right click on the list column > Configure > List layout > Add desired fields > Save

Reload the form and test if it's working.