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KB0584799

Unable to add choices when field name is long


425 Views Last updated : Apr 7, 2024 public Copy Permalink
KB Summary by Now Assist

Description

User cannot add choices in the Dictionary Entry Choice tab/section when field name is long.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Navigate to Incident > All.
  2. Open an incident record.
  3. Right-click in the header bar and select Configure > Form Layout.
  4. Add a string field with a long column name such as u_estimated_timeframe_for_regulator_response_further_action.
  5. Save the form.
  6. On the Incident form, right-click on the new field's label and select Configure Dictionary.
  7. Go to the Choices tab or section.
  8. Click New.
  9. Type in a Label.
  10. Type in a Value.
  11. Click Submit. 
    The choice is not saved.

Workaround

 Reduce the size of the field name.


Related Problem: PRB675949

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