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How to Show the Hidden Parent Field in Dynamics 365 Product Entity
Question details
The user needs to display the Parent field in the Dynamics 365 Product entity, which is currently hidden or unavailable.
- Product
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Device & OS
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- Scenario
- Configuring or editing product entity forms where the Parent field is required for re-parenting but is not visible.
- Observed behavior
- The Parent field is missing or hidden from the product form due to missing related fields, relationship issues, or configuration errors.
Ensure you have System Administrator or System Customizer security roles in Dynamics 365 to modify form configurations and publish customizations.
Verify Form Components and Field Properties
Check if the Parent field is added to the correct form and ensure its visibility properties are enabled.
Often, the Parent field might simply be removed from the active form layout or hidden by default in the field properties.
Navigate to Settings > Customizations > Customize the System in your Dynamics 365 environment.
Expand 'Entities' in the left pane, scroll down to select 'Product', and then click on 'Forms'.
Open the Main product form. Look for the 'Parent' field on the canvas. If it is missing, drag it from the Field Explorer on the right onto the form.
Double-click the Parent field on the form to open Field Properties. Ensure the 'Visible by default' checkbox is checked.
Save your changes and click 'Publish All Customizations' to apply the update to the live environment.
Review Dynamics 365 Sales Troubleshooting Guide
Use official Microsoft diagnostic steps if standard form customization does not reveal the Parent field.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Parent field locked or hidden dynamically in Dynamics 365?
The Parent field might be hidden dynamically by custom Business Rules or JavaScript added to the form. Check the Business Rules tab in the form editor to see if any logic hides the field based on specific record conditions.
Does changing the Parent field require special permissions?
Yes, users must have appropriate privileges to update the Product entity and its relationships. Ensure your assigned security role includes Read and Write permissions for the Product entity.
What should I do if re-parenting isn't working even when the field is visible?
If re-parenting fails, check if the product is in an active state. Dynamics 365 restricts re-parenting for products that are already active, retired, or have associated active records. You may need to click 'Revise' on the product record to change its parent.
