Support Article
Mobile client does not adhere to max length limit for text input
SA-11693
Summary
Mobile client does not adhere to maximum length limit for text input fields. As an application developer, you have set a maximum length of 25 characters for your "First Name" input field, but the field will accept more than 25 characters when the application is used on a mobile device. The issue affects both Android and IOS mobile devices.
Error Messages
Not applicable
Steps to Reproduce
1. Add a text input field to your user interface.
2. Set the MaxLength for the field to 25 characters.
3. Bring up the section containing the field.
4. Enter a text string with more than 25 characters.
Root Cause
The root cause of this problem is a defect in Pegasystems’ code/rules. The validation code was not enforcing the MaxLength value.
Resolution
This issue is resolved in Pega 7.1.9.
Published July 16, 2015 - Updated October 8, 2020
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