How can I avoid the error oracle.jbo.script.ExprResourceException: JBO-25171?

See these common causes of and best practices for avoiding the oracle.jbo.script.ExprResourceException: JBO-25171 error:

Common Causes of oracle.jbo.script.ExprResourceException: JBO-25171

  • Null values not handled properly in Groovy scripts
  • Invalid or missing field references, especially custom fields.
  • Incorrect object relationships or API names.
  • Scripts referencing fields too early (for example, before insert).
  • Dynamic layout expressions with incorrect logic.

Best Practices to Avoid oracle.jbo.script.ExprResourceException: JBO-25171

  • Wrap expressions with null checks.
  • Double-check field names and API names in Application Composer.
  • Use println debugging in Groovy scripts.
  • For UI expressions, test them in Page Composer's Expression Tester.