Workflow Action to update Picklist field

Hi,
I created a workflow. I want the workflow to do the following.
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If Condition is PM20 Bid Decision or PM20 No Bid then perform workflow actions.
[<plMileston_ITAG>]=LookupValue("OCC_CUST_LOV_OPTY_6", "PM020 Bid Decision") OR [<plMileston_ITAG>]=LookupValue("OCC_CUST_LOV_OPTY_6", "PM020 No Bid Decision")
Workflow Action*
FieldValue('<plProject_Category_ITAG>')=LookupValue("OCC_CUST_LOV_OPTY_2", "A")
I tried various combinations of using FieldValue,Just by putting the FieldName = A. Nothing works..I know the workflow Condition is working because when I update a free form text I am able to append the field. When I try to update a Picklist (Editable) it does not work. Dont know the reasons.
Also what is the standard way of updating a Picklist field using workflow.
Thanks for your help in advance
Gautam

Hi !
I assume you created a workflow with the event trigger *"Before modified record saved"*.
Then you action Update values must be :
Field Name : select the picklist you want to update
Value : simply put LookupValue("OCC_CUST_LOV_OPTY_2", "A")
Overwrite Existing Values : check the box it if you want your picklist updated even if already filled
You don't have to repeat the fieldname in the value field of your action. It seems that you put FieldValue('<plProject_Category_ITAG>')= in the value field, but with that, it will not work.
Hope this will help, feel free to ask more !
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