Property set to mandatory and using MNTP validates as invalid inside block

[bjarnef]

Which Umbraco version are you using? (Please write the exact version, example: 10.1.0)

11.4.1

Bug summary

I added a property using MTNP inside a block inserted in Block Grid editor and the property is configured as mandatory, but on save it validates as invalid even though a node is selected.

Specifics

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Steps to reproduce

Add a property to a block element using MNTP and set property to mandatory. Insert the block in Block Grid and try to save or save & publish node.

Expected result / actual result

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[elit0451]

Hey @bjarnef 👋

Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, I can't reproduce the issue. Can you have a look at this video and let me know what I am missing?

https://github.com/umbraco/Umbraco-CMS/assets/21998037/791a40ab-442d-4561-b57c-d6305b62167c

[bjarnef]

Hi @elit0451

Odd I could reproduce it again - this time inside Block List.

https://github.com/umbraco/Umbraco-CMS/assets/2919859/08a0a2f9-7856-4ca6-9e1b-9b8c7ede8880

It seems to happen when I have existing content and and added a property "Site" using MNTP and set as mandatory.

Hitting save & publish then mark errors at all items, since none of them have value in "Site" property, but selecting a value doesn't invalidate the property on first attempt - I have to remove the selected item and select it once again and then the error disappears from the property and I can submit/close the overlay.

[elit0451]

I managed to reproduce this now - it happens when you have existing content for the element type and you add ANY mandatory field. Saving and publishing will result in the "Value cannot be null" validation error even when you have filled out the mandatory field.

I will mark this as up for grabs in case someone wants to give it a try. The workaround is to add the property as a non-mandatory, fill out the content and then make it mandatory.

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[bjarnef]

Yes, it with MNTP the workaround is to remove the item selected first time and select it again. On second selection the validation is updated the be valid.