What's the process for including additional options in an Airtable multiple select field?

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I’m struggling to figure out how to expand the choices in my Airtable multiple select field. When I try to create a new record with a brand new option, I encounter an error. It’s annoying because I can’t add ‘Agency’ as a new choice. Here’s the error I get:

{
  error: 'CHOICE_NOT_FOUND',
  message: 'Option not recognized: Agency',
  statusCode: 400
}

And here is the code I’m using to insert the new record:

tableClients.insert({
    ClientName: 'NewClient',
    Category: ['Agency']
  }

Does anyone know a simple workaround to add new options without this issue? I would really appreciate any advice.

2

I have faced this issue myself and found that resolving it involves adjusting the field options before adding a new record. In my experience, the process starts by retrieving the current field configuration through the Airtable API. Once you have the active list, you manually include the new option ‘Agency’ and update the field settings accordingly. This approach prevents the CHOICE_NOT_FOUND error by ensuring that every new option is predefined. Although it requires an extra step, it’s a reliable method for maintaining consistent data in your Airtable base. Handling API errors and caching options can further streamline your workflow.

3

I encountered this problem before and learned that the key is to update the field options before trying to insert a record. You need to use the Airtable API to modify the field structure so that any new option, like ‘Agency’, is recognized as valid. Begin by retrieving the current options, add ‘Agency’ to this list, and then update the field accordingly. Once these steps are complete, inserting a new record with ‘Agency’ as an option should proceed without error.

This approach avoids the issue by ensuring that the field options are always in sync with the records you are adding.

4

hey there, i’ve run into this too. the trick is to update the field options first before adding new records. you can use the ‘updateFieldOptions’ method to add ‘Agency’ to your choices. then your insert should work fine. hope this helps!