How do I edit the values of a custom field without changing previous entries?

[Olivia Barker]

For capturing marketing activity, I have created a custom field using the Field Type: Select List (cascading) with two select lists of values.

The first is Partner and the second is event type which is often a date e.g. July 2018 Event.

The reason I have used a select list is so I can easily search and extract reports. 

However, moving into the next FY I need to add additional values for new dates. I don't want to lose the previous data but also don't want the ridiculously long list of options as stakeholders will ignore or more room for error.

Could you please advise if there is a better way to do this?

[Tushar · Accepted solution]

Try to disable the old values which you don't want to use further. Then the old values will be available for old issues, but will not appear while creating new requests.

[Alexey Matveev · Accepted solution]

Hello,

You can disable the options, which you do not need. You will not be able to choose these options for new items, but you will be able to query the old ones.

[Olivia Barker]

Thank you both!

[Alexey Matveev]

You are welcome!