Number of rows removed from the list due to security constraint: n
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09-13-2019 07:16 AM
Any reason why shouldn't I know about the system property and dictionary attribute from official ServiceNow docs?
glide.security.ui.filter
It's just about a possibility to configure security filtering. By default, system includes all records in the list, but hide those which security rules restrict access to.
Use the system property (system-wide) or dictionary attribute (on any specific table), to remove the records a user has no access to from the list.
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09-16-2019 09:34 AM
Hi,
that message is shown when some ACL is blocking the table records i.e. the list layout
What is your requirement here?
Do you want to stop the users from seeing that message and still block access to records? then use query business rule only; that would help you get rid of the message
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Ankur
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10-06-2019 03:12 AM
The problem described in the subject.
The answer is provided in the body of the post.
There is no challenge to solve. I decided to post it in the form of question.

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04-08-2025 08:37 AM
As discussed here 6 Ways to Eliminate 'Rows Removed by Security Constraints' Message in ServiceNow - The SN Nerd
It is not generally advised to set this (undocumented) property.
It could cause an endles ACL loop.
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Daniel
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