Vague error message when interface already exists on device or module and adding a new interface #6312

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opened 2025-12-29 19:39:14 +01:00 by adam · 2 comments
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Originally created by @DanSheps on GitHub (Apr 7, 2022).

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When adding a new interface (possibly other components) and the component exists, the error message returned in the toast is "Name | Field is required" however it should probably be "Name | A component with this name already exists"

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Vagueness in the error can result in invalid bug reports

Originally created by @DanSheps on GitHub (Apr 7, 2022). ### Proposed Changes When adding a new interface (possibly other components) and the component exists, the error message returned in the toast is "Name | Field is required" however it should probably be "Name | A component with this name already exists" ### Justification Vagueness in the error can result in invalid bug reports
adam added the status: needs ownerpending closuretype: housekeeping labels 2025-12-29 19:39:14 +01:00
adam closed this issue 2025-12-29 19:39:14 +01:00
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Reference: starred/netbox#6312