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Is it possible to create a lookup of same entity and display it in the form? Example, in Account record/form, you want to have a lookup of Account.

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Is it possible to create a lookup of same entity and display it in the form? Example, in Account record/form, you want to have a lookup of Account.  

If yes, how to do it? What relationship would Account have to itself?

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    AriaConsulting 2,651 on at
    RE: Is it possible to create a lookup of same entity and display it in the form? Example, in Account record/form, you want to have a lookup of Account.

    Leah,

    Please stop reiterating the same answers I provide.  It's getting annoying as it is very insulting.

    Thank you.

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    RE: Is it possible to create a lookup of same entity and display it in the form? Example, in Account record/form, you want to have a lookup of Account.

    Hi Katie,

    Of course. You can create a lookup field of same entity and display it in the form.

    Here are steps:

    1.Go Settings > Customizations > Customize the system > Entities > Account > 1:N relationships.

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    2.Crete new one relationship.

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    3.Go to Forms to select one form you want to add account lookup field you just created.

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    4.Save and publish all customizations.

    5.Test.

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    Regards,

    Leah Ju

    Please mark as verified if the answer is helpful. Welcome to join hot discussions in Dynamics 365 Forums.

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    AriaConsulting 2,651 on at
    RE: Is it possible to create a lookup of same entity and display it in the form? Example, in Account record/form, you want to have a lookup of Account.

    Well, technically you can do it, but I'm really curious WHY you would want to?  OOTB the Account table/entity has a parent/child relationship already, so why add another?

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