Fieldtype cannot be changed from Select to Link in row

[Rashmi_Jm]

I want to update field as Link type from Select in Task Doctype to make it dynamic. But getting error as “Fieldtype cannot be changed from Select to Link in row 9” .
How this can be updated? is there any alternate option to achieve this?

[NCP]

Reference:

field type select to link in row 13 on timesheet status

You can’t change the fieldtype in the standard field, if you want, then create a new custom field and add the logic using the client script and server script.

[Rashmi_Jm]

i am unable to change the staus options as well. getting error “You can’t set ‘Options’ for field Status” If i can update the options i dont need another doctype. Is there any solution for this?

[NCP]

Reference:

Follow the example of lead status options.

You can't set 'Options' for field Entry Type

Hi @msiam, If the default doctype and you add the option in the default field using Customize Form then this type of issue is faced. If you want to add more options then please use property setter. Reference for please check the post. If custom doctype then you can easily add the option via doctype. i think you know. I hope this helps. Thank You!

[ram_subba_reddy]

@Rashmi_Jm you can try property setter for options and for making select field to link you should delete the field and save the doctype and again add that field. you can add with same name also( i am assuming its a custom field).