Most often a User field cannot be edited due to its Read Only field type. To make a User field editable the field type must be changed from Read Only to Text Box / Default in the Data Screen Configuration window.


Open the Data Screen Configuration


  1. Open Utilities > Setup > Database
  2. Open Data Layout: Define


Data Screen Configuration



Select a User field



1. Select the Data drop-list and choose a User field


The Read Only field type is selected


Change the field type from Read Only to Text Box


1. Uncheck Read Only and check Text Box / Default


The Text Box / Default field type is selected

2. Click Save then Close