Question:

Why does the Child Account VMobile Object Configuration (VMOC) not work in CRM for iPad?

Answer:

If the Parent_Account_vod__c field on the Child_Account_vod__c object is a Lookup type:

1. The Child_Account_vod__c VMOC is ignored.
2. The following two Where Clauses are used:

• WHERE Parent_Account_vod__c IN (SELECT Id from Account)
• WHERE Child_Account_vod__c IN (SELECT Id from Account) 

If the Parent_Account_vod__c field on the Child_Account_vod__c object is Master-Detail type, the Child_Account_vod__c VMOC works as expected.

Related Documentation:

CRM Help Documentation : Accounts Initial Configuration