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Unable to add a new file attachment because fields are read-only in the Create a File Attachment dialog

Troubleshooting


Problem

You might face an issue scenario where you are unable to Create a File attachment in any application in Maximo because the fields are read-only. However when you log in to Maximo as maxadmin user, you do not see this issue, even if the failing user and maxadmin belong to the same security groups.

Steps to replicate:

Go to any application, like Assets and select any record.
Click the clip icon to Add a new attachment.
Click Add new file.

The "Create a File Attachment" opens, however the "Select a Folder", "Name the document", "Description", "Copy document to the default location set by your administrator (recommended)?" and "Add document to the document library for others to use?" fields are all read-only and cannot be edited.

Document Location

Worldwide


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Document Information

More support for:
IBM Maximo Asset Management

Component:
System Administration

Software version:
7.6.1 and future releases

Document number:
6891133

Modified date:
31 January 2023

UID

ibm16891133

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