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KB0691933

"TypeError: value.indexOf is not a function" thrown when setting the value for a Currency field


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KB Summary by Now Assist

Issue

Symptoms


When using g_form.setValue() to change the value for a Currency field and error message is thrown in the browser console with the following message: 

"TypeError: value.indexOf is not a function" 

Cause


Documentation for the GlideForm API states the setValue() function takes two string parameters, the field name and the value being assigned:

setValue(string field_name, string value)

It is most likely the case that the 'value' being passed to the setValue function is not a string.

Resolution


Make sure the value you are trying to set as the value is converted to a string type before passing it to the setValue() function.

Ex: g_form.setValue('field_name', parseFloat(5.34).toString());

Ex: g_form.setValue('field_name', String(5.34));

Additional Information


 - Documentation on scripting with Currency fields: https://docs.servicenow.com/csh?topicname=currency-values-scripts.html&version=latest

 - Documentation for the GlideForm API: https://docs.servicenow.com/csh?topicname=c_GlideFormAPI.html&version=latest


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