[Koha-bugs] [Bug 28145] New: Patron Attribute Class field allows for free text OR if PA_CLASS defined no blank value available

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https://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=28145

            Bug ID: 28145
           Summary: Patron Attribute Class field allows for free text OR
                    if PA_CLASS defined no blank value available
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           Product: Koha
           Version: 20.05
          Hardware: All
                OS: All
            Status: NEW
          Severity: enhancement
          Priority: P5 - low
         Component: Staff Client
          Assignee: koha-bugs at lists.koha-community.org
          Reporter: erica.rohlfs at equinoxOLI.org
        QA Contact: testopia at bugs.koha-community.org
                CC: gmcharlt at gmail.com

In versions 20.05 and 20.11

If a PA_CLASS authorized value has not been defined, when the user creates a
new patron attribute type, the "Class" field is now a free text box. In
previous versions, this field would be a blank dropdown. If the user writes in
a "Class" when creating an attribute, Koha is recognizing the grouping on the
patron account. However, writing in a Class on the patron attribute type screen
does not automatically create an authorized value for the PA_CLASS.

If an authorized value for PA_CLASS has been defined, then that is the only
option for a user to select when creating a patron attribute type. In previous
versions, the user would still have the ability to select the "blank" option
from the Class dropdown (if that attribute is not being categorized into a
class). Now, if a PA_CLASS value exists, the user must put the attribute into a
Class. 

To Recreate:

1. Make sure no PA_CLASS values are previously defined
2. Administration › Patron attribute types > New Patron Attribute Type
3. Scroll down to the last field, "Class"
4. Observe that the Class box allows for free text
5. Save your patron attribute
6. Administration › Authorized values > select PA_CLASS
7. Observe that the free text class you created is not an authorized value
8. Now create an authorized value for PA_CLASS
9. Go back to Administration › Patron attribute types > New Patron Attribute
Type
10. Scroll down to the last field, "Class" and observe that the PA_CLASS value
you just created is your only option in the dropdown (no blank option) - which
groups your patron attribute type into a class

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