I am new to SharePoint and tried to use the ID column as a unique identifier to new entries that are used for tracking and filing of hard copies. Unfortunately it will work for awhile then it stops and causes a lot of confusion. I have done this many different ways in an attempt to get it to stick, but it eventually "breaks" causing a lot of confusion among users as to what the proper assigned number is for the item.
I know that ID is only created after a document is saved which seems to be the main culprit of all my display issues. Any suggestions as to how I can make it work? I am already to far into it now to use anything else other then the ID that SharePoint assigns. I won't be using it in future apps.
Currently I have this in 3 columns but ideally would like it in 1 or 2 calculated column.
First Column: NDAID
This one has a workflow that runs when created or change that sets the NDAID to the CurrentItem:ID.
Second Column Calculated: IDCal
=IF(ISBLANK(SP2010_ID),"NDA-"&TEXT([NDAID],"0000"),SP2010_ID)
Third Column Calculated: ID Number (this is the one that the user references on the paperwork)
=IF(ISBLANK([Imported ID number]),[IDCal],[Imported ID number])
Thank you for any input or suggestions you might have.