probe-write command tests whether a field on a record is writable by attempting a PATCH and comparing the result. Use it to quickly discover ACL restrictions before writing manifests.probe-write
Test field writability via PATCH comparison.
The
sn probe-write <table> <sys_id> Test field writability via PATCH comparison.
Arguments
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| table | Yes | The table containing the record. |
| sys_id | Yes | 32-char sys_id of the record to probe. |
Examples
sn probe-write sc_cat_item abc123Probing sc_cat_item abc123...
name writable
active writable
price read-only (ACL)
workflow_stage read-only (ACL)
4 fields probed: 2 writable, 2 read-only
Probe-write issues a temporary PATCH and immediately reverts it — the record is left unchanged.