Troubleshooting unavailable report fields
Key Takeaway
A report can only show what its report type makes available and what the user is allowed to see.
When a field, object, or report option is missing in the report builder, the cause is usually the report type, the user's access, or a reporting limit. Some fields and features are also blocked in certain report setups.
Fields the report type makes available
A report can only use the fields its report type makes available. A custom report type can include fields from its primary object, from related objects, and from objects linked by lookup relationships. A missing field often means the report type doesn't include it.
In a custom report type, "Edit Layout" controls which fields are available in reports that use it. Admins can use it to:
- Drag fields into sections.
- Change a field's display name.
- Hide a whole section to exclude it.
- Add a field from an object that isn't part of the report type's structure by clicking "Lookup Fields".