Question
Date Picker parsing Error
Hello,
i am facing an issue regarding the DateTime Control pxDateTime when being used with a Date Property.
Due to my requirements I have to allow text entry on said DateTime Control. If the user types in a non-date value (a random string for instance) Pega displays a validation message right below the Date Control. In case the user ignores said message and continues to finish the assignment pega crashes and displays:
"A processing error has occurred Object Key .inshandle The first date test could not be parsed Stack Trace"
My current approach is to use a text type property on DateTime Control and eventually map its value to a Date Property for further processing. My solution works but requires me to use two properties for one date value. Are there any solutions for using a Date Property on Datepicker Control that allow user entries?
Thanks in advance
Tobias
***Edited by Moderator Marissa to update platform capability tags****
Hi kanap2, thanks for your help. My Team deactivated these messages in the harness rule. I have found a Solution for my problem though: It is not necessary to use a text Property on Date Control. In my Assignment I am now using an Edit Validate in my Validate Rule to determine whether user input is of correct date format. If not, I do not continue validation.
Accepted Solution
Hi kanap2, thanks for your help. My Team deactivated these messages in the harness rule. I have found a Solution for my problem though: It is not necessary to use a text Property on Date Control. In my Assignment I am now using an Edit Validate in my Validate Rule to determine whether user input is of correct date format. If not, I do not continue validation.
When you are using the Date time control and allowing text input on the control, if we try to enter something in the fields other than the date and tries to submit the assignment, a message will be shown on the alert message box. Please find the below screenshot for more details.