List Validation for a task

Using SPO. I need to have the following condition in a task update:
If the task outcome is approved, the fields in the task cannot be blank.
However, if the task is rejected, fields can be empty.
Can this be done using Validation settings for the list?
Thanks,Farida

Hi Farida,
According to your description, my understanding is that you want to set the list validation on the task list.
I recommend to use the formula below in the Validation settings of the task list(change Field1, Field2 to the name of the fields that the value can be empty or not in the task):
=IF([Task Outcome]="Approved",IF(AND([Field1]<>"",[Field2]<>""),TRUE,FALSE),TRUE)
You can add more fields in the AND function based on your need.
Best regards.
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