When in form design, we set the 'status' field to Mandatory, uncheck 'Requester can set' and check 'Requester can view'. After saving the template, we go to the Requester view design, drag the status field to the layout and save. when we go back to the technician form design, the 'Requester can set' box is checked again. when we uncheck it and save, then go to the requester view, the status field isn't on the layout anymore.

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