Splunk Addon builder error Internal Value can only contain alphanumeric characters and underscores.

[Vardhan]

Hi,

I am trying to build a alert action where I have an drop down with fixed values. But when I am passing the data to  internal value . I am getting error like Internal Value can only contain alphanumeric characters and underscores.  How to resolve this issue can anyone help?

Internal Value: 4-Minor/Localized

[Vardhan · Accepted solution]

The workaround solution is to edit the HTML file and pass the internal values with special charachters.

Path to edit: /opt/splunk/etc/app_name/default/ui/nav/alerts/custom_alert.html

<option value="4-Minor/Localized">4-Minor/Localized</option>

[richgalloway]

I'm not an AoB user, but it seems pretty straightforward to me.  Use only alphanumerics and underscores in the "Internal Value" box.  "4_Minor_Localized" in your example.  Since it's internal it doesn't have to be pretty and the lack of special characters will avoid other nasty surprises.