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Not Able to Add selection to a choice column in Dataverse

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Hello,

 

I inherited an app that has 'status' column of choice type in Dataverse for Teams. I need to add an entry to the status column, like 'cancelled' to an existing set of choices. The option is grayed out. I find it hard to believe that editing choices cannot be done after the column has been created. Can you confirm this form me?

 

Power App is using this table so deleting it and re-creating it might offset the logic in the app. Or will the app recognize re-created column with the same name (if I have to do that).

 

Thank you

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    MudassarSZ365 Profile Picture
    591 on at

    Hi @nemanjasovic011 ,

    Permissions: Make sure you have the necessary permissions. You might need to be a system administrator or have customizer roles to edit these fields.

    Managed Solution: If the app is part of a managed solution, the choice options might be locked. In this case, the solution provider would have to make changes.

    App Design: Sometimes, custom scripts or business rules can lock down a field. Check for any such configurations.

    Dataverse for Teams Limitation: If you're using Dataverse for Teams, it has some limitations compared to the full version. But editing choices shouldn't be one of them

    If this works for you, please mark it as the "Accepted Solution."

  • nemanjasovic011 Profile Picture
    240 on at

    I am owner to the environment; would that now allow me to change anything I need to change?

     

    The solution is neither Managed solution, nor there are any custom scripts. 

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