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Error 'bad value for restricted picklist field' appears when a record is created

Publiceringsdatum: May 26, 2026
Beskrivning

When creating or saving a Salesforce record, users may encounter the following error:
Error Message:

Error: Invalid Data. Review all error messages below to correct your data. 'bad value for restricted picklist field: PicklistValue'

Note: In Salesforce Classic, this error displays the affected field (Related field: FieldName). In Lightning Experience, this error displays 'bad value for restricted picklist field: PicklistValue'.

Cause of the 'Bad Value for Restricted Picklist' Error

This error occurs when a restricted dependent picklist field has a default value set, but the controlling picklist field is not present on the page layout, preventing Salesforce from validating the dependent value. Specifically, the error occurs when all of the following conditions are true:

  1. The referenced picklist field has 'Restrict picklist to the values defined in the value set' set to Enabled.
  2. The referenced picklist field is a dependent picklist.
  3. The page layout does not include both the controlling and dependent picklist fields.
  4. A default value is set for the referenced picklist field:
    1. If the object includes Record Types: this error occurs if the record type sets the default value.
    2. If the object does not include Record Types: this error occurs if the picklist field sets the default value.
    3. All record types should have the newly created picklist selected in the Selected items section and not under available items.
  5. A Mass Quick Action is initiated with a Predefined Value Set.
  6. Any active trigger on the object where the field is used can produce the same error.

When you attempt to save a record in the object that contains this picklist field, Salesforce attempts to populate the default value. Since the controlling value is not set and the picklist is restricted to only allow dependent values, Salesforce returns this error when you attempt to save the record.

Additional Causes

  • This error can occur when you deploy a picklist field from a sandbox and the values are not selected on the record types.
  • This error can occur when the value 'Label' and 'API Name' are different in the values, and you use the 'Label' name in the update.
Lösning

To resolve this issue, remove the default value from the Record Type or picklist field (depending on where it is set).

Remove the Default Value from a Record Type

In Lightning Experience

  1. Select the gear icon | Setup.
  2. Click Object Manager.
  3. Select the object for the record type that contains the picklist.
  4. Select Record Types.
  5. Select the record type that contains the picklist.
  6. Click Edit for the picklist you wish to change.
  7. In the 'Default' field, select --None--.
  8. Click Save.

In Salesforce Classic

  1. Select Setup | Customize.
  2. Select the object containing the picklist, then select Record Types.
  3. Click the name of the record type that contains the picklist.
  4. On the picklist of your choice, click Edit.
  5. In the 'Default' field, select --None--.
  6. Click Save.

Remove the Default Value from a Picklist Field

In Lightning Experience

  1. Select the gear icon | Setup.
  2. Click Object Manager.
  3. Select the object that contains the picklist.
  4. Select Fields and Relationships.
  5. Select the picklist field you wish to change.
  6. Click Edit for the picklist value that is set as the Default.
  7. Deselect the 'Default' checkbox. Note: Make this value the default for the master picklist.
  8. Click Save.

In Salesforce Classic

  1. Select Setup | Customize.
  2. Select the object containing the picklist, then select Fields.
  3. Select the picklist field you wish to change.
  4. Click Edit for the picklist value that is set as the Default.
  5. Deselect the 'Default' checkbox. Note: Make this value the default for the master picklist.
  6. Click Save.
Knowledge-artikelnummer

000384095

 
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