---
title: "Bookings must have nots"
slug: "bookings-must-have-notes"
updated: 2026-04-10T13:48:57Z
published: 2026-04-10T13:48:57Z
canonical: "help.nexudus.com/bookings-must-have-notes"
---

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# Bookings must have notes

This validation rule prevents customers from placing a booking unless they have added notes. Admins can still book for customers without adding notes. 

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1. {{snippet.FirstStepProcedure}}
2. {{variable.CLICK}} {{variable.ValidationRules_link}}.
3. {{snippet.AddValidationRule_Step}}
4. {{snippet.ManualEntry_Step}}
5. {{snippet.NameValidationRule_Step}}
6. {{snippet.DescriptionValidationRule_Step}}
7. {{snippet.ActivateValidationRule_Step}}
8. Select **Bookings** under the **Record type** drop-down list.

9. {{snippet.ErrorMessageValidationRule_Step}}
10. {{snippet.FormulaValidationRule_Step}}
```
record.Coworker = null OR record.Notes <> null
```
:::(Info) (Want to also prevent admin from placing bookings without any notes on the {{variable.AdminPanel}}?)
Use the following snippet instead: 
```
record.Notes <> null
```
:::
10. {{snippet.Save_Changes}}

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All done! We recommend testing the validation rule by logging in to the Members Portal with a dummy customer account and trying to book a resource without adding any notes. You should see your error message if the rule is working as expected.