I cannot see a custom field in frontend but it is present in backend

[ishadesai]

Issue:
I created a new reference field (threat_hunting_id referencing to Threat Hunting Table) on the sn_si_incident table. The field is visible to me (as an admin) on both the frontend form and backend (Form Design). However, for other users without the admin role:

• The field is not visible on the frontend form,
• But it is visible in Form Design.

What I’ve tried:

• Checked for UI Policies and Client Scripts → None applied.
• Tried configuring ACLs for the field → No effect.
• Created a new similar reference field to rule out corruption → Same behavior.

Question:
What could be causing this and how can I make the field visible to non-admin users?

[M Iftikhar]

Hi Isha,
That’s a good question, Sometimes this type of issue happens due to ACLs or related configurations. You can check this detailed discussion on the ServiceNow Community, it might help you:

•    https://www.servicenow.com/community/developer-forum/field-is-not-visible-for-users/m-p/2031462/page... 

Hope this helps!
Thanks & Regards,
Muhammad Iftikhar
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[Ankur Bawiskar]

@ishadesai 

Simple rule

-> if logged in user doesn't satisfy Table.None READ ACL on the table being referred the field won't be shown on form

-> So check if your user has read access to "Threat Hunting Table"

-> Check Table.None READ ACL on that table and give appropriate role to that person present in roles section

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