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This functionality would be particularly useful when complex validations are used in workflows. Right now, the error message when a complex validation fails is very cryptic. There is a rejected APAR for this (APAR: PH31778 WORKFLOW ADVANCED LOGIC VALIDATION ERROR MESSAGES ARE CONFUSING), and adding the ability to customize the error message when a complex validation fails would be extremely useful.
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I completely agree that the platform should do this - it seems like it should be a very simple enhancement to allow a configurable error message in a validation rather than relying on the platform deciding what the message should be.
Until then, a relatively simple custom java workflow component can be built to solve this problem and is something I have deployed in a number of clients.
to further clarify this usecase we have validations that run complex advanced logic (1 and 2 or (3 and not 4).... ) up to 20+ conditions. The messages is too long for the screen and not readable. But I would love to be able to say 'if THIS validation fails please print "Validation Failure please make sure to check field X is less than field Y"'
That would go a very long way to push end user experience.
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The IBM team is evaluating this RFE. A decision or request for more information will be provided within 90 days of the date that this issue was submitted.