Is it possible to make field with type "Name Value pair" as multi choice?

[Narayan K]

Hi there,

I have a field "Enterprise Application ID" with type "Name Value pair". Is it possible to make name part as dropdown? I tried to achieve it in my PDI but its not working. Is it feasible to achieve? if yes then how? If not, is there any way to customize this field?

Thanks!!

[M Iftikhar · Accepted solution]

Hi @Narayan K ,

The Name-Value Pair field type in ServiceNow is a specialized composite field. Out of the box:

• The Name part is just a free-text string.

• The Value part can be string, integer, reference, etc. depending on how it’s configured.

• It doesn’t support a dropdown list for the “Name” portion directly.

Is it feasible to make “Name” a dropdown?

Not directly with the stock Name-Value Pair field type. That field type is fixed in its rendering and doesn’t have dictionary options for making the “Name” part reference or choice-based.

 

Recommended Approach: Use two separate fields instead of Name-Value Pair

• Create a Choice field (dropdown) for your “Name” options.

• Create another field for “Value” (string, integer, reference, whatever you need).

• Group them on the form (or use a UI Macro/UI Component to display them side by side if you want the same “pair” look).

This is maintainable, works with reporting, and avoids OOTB hacks.

Thanks & Regards,
Muhammad Iftikhar
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[Ankita_Patil]

Hi @Narayan K 

Create a custom table or multi-row variable set with :

• "Name" as a dropdown (choice field)

• "Value" as a text or other input

That is the best way to control dropdown options for "Name"

[Ankur Bawiskar · Accepted solution]

@Narayan K 

not possible.

It's OOTB behavior.

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[Ankur Bawiskar]

@Narayan K 

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