Multiple entities can be set on the target entity reference autocomplete field but only 1 is saved
>>> [!note] Migrated issue <!-- Drupal.org comment --> <!-- Migrated from issue #3578386. --> Reported by: [erichomanchuk](https://www.drupal.org/user/299489) Related to !93 >>> <p>[Tracker]<br> <strong>Update Summary: </strong>[One-line status update for stakeholders]<br> <strong>Check-in Date: </strong>MM/DD/YYYY<br> <strong>Blocked by: </strong>[#XXXXXX] (New issues on new lines)<br> <strong>Additional Collaborators: </strong> @username1, @username2<br> <em>Metadata is used by the <a href="https://www.drupalstarforge.ai/" title="AI Tracker">AI Tracker.</a> Docs and additional fields <a href="https://www.drupalstarforge.ai/ai-dashboard/docs" title="AI Issue Tracker Documentation">here</a>.</em><br> [/Tracker]</p> <h3 id="summary-problem-motivation">Problem/Motivation</h3> <p>When adding Target Entities to a Context Item multiple entities can be inserted into the entity reference field (dynamic_entity_reference) but when saving only 1 items is stored.</p> <p>I am adding the issue and linking to a Drupal core issue about this just to document the bug but I think it is a Drupal Core issue #2692289.</p> <p><strong>Adding Multiple Entities to Entity Reference - Before Save</strong><br> <img src="https://www.drupal.org/files/issues/2026-03-10/ccc-ui-multiple-entities-before-save.png" alt="Adding multiple entitites"></p> <p><strong>Only Single Entity Stored on Field - After Save</strong><br> <img src="https://www.drupal.org/files/issues/2026-03-10/ccc-ui-single-entity-stored-after-save.png" alt="After save single entity"></p> <h3 id="summary-proposed-resolution">Proposed resolution</h3> <p>This field is a multi-field and to add another entity reference we should be adding another item to insert an entity. The Entity reference field itself should only allow for a single entity to be added in the autocomplete.</p> <h3 id="steps-to-reproduce">Steps to reproduce</h3> <ol> <li>Add some taxonomy terms or pages</li> <li>Create a new Context Item and in the scope section of the page select the type and use autocomplete to select multiple entities with a comma inbetween e.g. "Lorem, Ipsum (2)", This is a term (1) </li><li>Save the context items and the last item on the field will be saved. </li></ol> <h3 id="summary-ai-usage">AI usage (if applicable)</h3> <p>[ ] AI Assisted Issue<br> This issue was generated with AI assistance, but was reviewed and refined by the creator.</p> <p>[ ] AI Assisted Code<br> This code was mainly generated by a human, with AI autocompleting or parts AI generated, but under full human supervision.</p> <p>[ ] AI Generated Code<br> This code was mainly generated by an AI with human guidance, and reviewed, tested, and refined by a human.</p> <p>[ ] Vibe Coded<br> This code was generated by an AI and has only been functionally tested.</p> > Related issue: [Issue #2692289](https://www.drupal.org/node/2692289)
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