Four names can exist
- Source binding: the InfoPath XML path or field name.
- InfoPath visible label: the caption the user saw on the form.
- SharePoint display name: the column name users see in list settings and views.
- SharePoint internal name: the stable key Power Apps must use to save reliably.
What the generator should do
The generated Power Apps DataField and Update logic should use the SharePoint internal name. The user-facing label should use the best available InfoPath caption or friendly SharePoint display name. Changing the binding to a friendly label can break saving.
How to spot a mismatch
- The label shown on the app is an internal-style name with no spaces.
- A dropdown displays one value but saves another unexpected value.
- Power Apps shows a dependency on a different list than the field name suggests.
- The mapping row target column does not match the expected SharePoint column.