Support Article
Need to validate custom filter section on submit
SA-39634
Summary
When a custom filter section is used for a report definition, there is no way to call a Validate rule to validate the initial filter values when "Prompt for filter changes before displaying report" is enabled.
Error Messages
Not applicable
Steps to Reproduce
Enable "Prompt for filter changes before displaying report" on a report definition.
There is no way to call a Validate rule for the initial filter values (all rules are final).
Root Cause
A defect in Pegasystems’ code or rules. No extension point exists.
Resolution
Apply Hfix-35159. This adds an available activity pyCustomValidator, from which a custom Validate rule can be called.
Published August 26, 2017 - Updated October 8, 2020
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