what if i use setValue incorrectly in script, and workflow did edit and save record, will it cause error?

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****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ****** If you use

setValue

incorrectly in a script, it may not necessarily cause an error, but it could lead to unexpected behavior. For instance, if you're trying to set a value in a UserEvent script during the beforeLoad event, it will only work when the record is being created. If you try to set a value during beforeLoad when editing a record, the

setValue

will be ignored. In the context of a workflow, if the workflow edits and saves the record after the script has incorrectly used

setValue

, it may not cause an error, but the value set by the script may not be reflected on the record. This is because workflows and scripts operate independently of each other. If a workflow action changes a field value, it won't be affected by a script's

setValue

unless the script is executed after the workflow action. If you're trying to prevent a field from being changed in certain contexts, you might want to consider using a client script with the

validateField

or

saveRecord

events, or a UserEvent script with the beforeSubmit event. These events can be used to validate changes and prevent the record from being saved if the changes don't meet certain criteria. Remember, the execution context matters. For example, a

setValue

in a client script's

pageInit

entry point will work, but the same operation might not work in a UserEvent script's beforeLoad event when editing a record.