In case of shorttext fields (e.g. Name) compulsory validation works. [Private Zenhub Image](https://api.zenhub.com/attachedFiles/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBeXBMQVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--56b22e870ce138471eb92431623a20413d2d08ee/image.png) In case of reference fields it does not: **we should see the same warning on admin ui if I did not pick a reference**.