Backend fields don't show values

• Zoker

• January 28, 2018 at 1:51 am

I use a repeat field, which has two child fields.

Now when I create a new post and add repeat field row via code, the value is not shown in the backend, but it’s accessible in the front-end:
Code to access data:

Output:

Backend view:

Why is the backend empty?

• John Huebner

• January 29, 2018 at 3:01 am

How are you adding the repeater field? If you’re adding content to ACF fields for posts that do not already have values in those fields you need to use the field keys. There is a discussion on using field keys and why on this page https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/resources/update_field/