onLoad Client Script

Jimmy Morse · ‎06-16-2023

I am trying to set-up a client script that will show an error message on a form if a specific field is not populated. Being a novice at scripting I seem to be having some difficulties and not getting it right. This is what I have for my script:

function onLoad() {

//Type appropriate comment here, and begin script below

if(g_form.getValue.spm_taxonomy_node == null) {

g_form.addErrorMessage('Service cannot move beyond pipeline phase and approved status until a taxonomy node is set.');

}

I have attached a screenshot of the script. Any assistance is appreciated!

Steven Parker · ‎06-16-2023

The way the script is written now is going to run when the form loads (onLoad script). Are you sure you want it to run this when the form first loads versus when it's submitted?

This will do it if you do want it to run onLoad:

function onLoad() {
   //Type appropriate comment here, and begin script below
	var taxonomy = g_form.getValue('spm_taxonomy_node');
	if(!taxonomy) {
		g_form.addErrorMessage('Service cannot move beyond pipeline phase and approved status until a taxonomy node is set.');
	}
}

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Steven

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Jimmy Morse · ‎06-16-2023

According to the test parameters, it is supposed to show when the form loads. The test fails because the form loads without the message.

Steven Parker · ‎06-16-2023

I tested the script above in my personal dev instance and it works as expected. So if that is what you need, give it a try.

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Steven

Steven Parker · ‎06-16-2023

If the script above helped, just mark it as Accepted Answer or Correct. Otherwise, mark another post as the accepted answer to close the topic out.

Please mark this response as correct and/or helpful if it assisted you with your question.
Steven

Jimmy Morse · ‎06-16-2023

Thank you guys, my issue has been resolved and it now appears my test suite is passing. Good advice and I learned something.

Mark Roethof · ‎06-16-2023

Oke good to hear!

Please close this topic.

Kind regards,
Mark

Kind regards,

Mark Roethof

Independent ServiceNow Consultant

10x ServiceNow MVP

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