Define the reference key

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  • By default, reference fields store the sys_id of the record in the database.

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    By defining a reference key, you can identify a field other than sys_id to use as the unique identifier for the reference field. The value of the reference key field, instead of the sys_id, is stored in the database for that reference field.

    프로시저

    1. Navigate to All > System Definition > Dictionary.
    2. Open the field record (for example, resolved_by on the Incident table).
    3. In the Reference key field, enter a field name on the referenced table (for example, email on the sys_user table).
      주:
      Always choose a field from the referenced table that is both required and unique.
    4. Select Update.