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Add validation rules to milestones to prevent users from updating milestones unless certain criteria are met.

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Add validation rules to milestones to prevent users from updating milestones unless certain criteria are met.
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| User Permissions Needed | |
|---|---|
| To define or change field validation rules: | Customize Application |
| To create or edit milestones: | Manage Entitlements |
This validation rule prevents users from selecting milestone completion dates that are earlier than the case creation date. You can create a similar validation rule for work orders from the object management settings for Object Milestones in Setup.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Rule Name | milestone_completion_date |
| Description | A milestone’s completion date must be later than the case creation date. |
| Error Condition Formula | CompletionDate < Case.CreatedDate |
| Error Message | Error: The milestone completion date must be later than the case creation date. |
| Error Location | Top of Page |

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