The function g_form.hasField() does not work for variables under Variable Editor - Known Error

The function g_form.hasField() does not work for variables under Variable Editor Description When using the function g_form.hasField on any variables which are part of a Variable Editor in a Requested Item or any Task record form, the function does not return any correct value, but always ' false '.

Steps to Reproduce

Open the "Paper and Supplies" Catalog item /nav_to.do?uri=sc_cat_item.do?sys_id=10a2f5dfc6112276018db58138c7a1e0 Go to Catalog Client Scripts > Create New Name = Test hasField Functionality Type = onLoad UI Type = All Check box true for "Applied on requested item" and "Applies on Catalog Task" Script = function onLoad() { //Type appropriate comment here, and begin script below alert("Value of Pens:- " + g_form.getValue("pens")); alert("Variable 'Pens' exists on Form:- " + g_form.hasField("pens")); } Click on Try it. Fill up all fields and Submit. Open Requested Item (RITM) record. Notice the second alert box displays false as the variable requested_by value is inside the Variable Editor.

Workaround After carefully considering the severity and frequency of the issue, and the cost and risk of attempting a fix, it has been decided to not address this issue in any current or near future releases. We do not make this decision lightly, and we apologize for any inconvenience.