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DROPDOWN OBJECT IN SCRIPTING IS MANDITORY (Doc ID 1444332.1)

Last updated on JULY 14, 2020

Applies to:

Oracle Scripting - Version 12.1.2 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

The Dropdown LOV selection control in Oracle Scripting requires a value to be selected - i.e. it is not possible to set a Dropdown LOV to be optional.

The following document details why this is the case and methods for working around this limitation.



Solution

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In this Document
Goal
Solution
 Why are Dropdown LOVs Mandatory in Scripting?
 Possible Workarounds 
 Add a 'No Selection' to the list
 Use a Different Control
 Replace the Panel with a JBean
 Enhancement Request
References


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