# Item must have been entered elsewhere

This rule is used to determine if the value in the field has been added elsewhere. It simply checks the field in the bloc you have chosen to see if that value is there.

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### Rule Parameters

| Parameter        | Description                                                                                                                                          |
| ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Bloc to Look Up  | The Bloc to check against. (Note, the "Type Module or Job Name" field is not a rule parameter and is simply used for finding blocs in your instance. |
| Field to Look Up | The field inside the bloc you have selected. This will remain empty until you have selected a bloc.                                                  |


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