Validating Valid Combinations from Word Dropdowns

[GOgier]

I am new to VB and struggling with the following Word form problem:

I am designing a Word form whereby the collective values from 10 different dropdowns must be tested to ensure that any 2 combinations is valid against a set of established rules.

For example; there are 10 dropdowns called Responsibility1, Responsibility2... Responsibility10. Each dropdown has VB code to generate a list a series of responsibilities based on a selection made in the Org_Type field (using the Select Case Statement).

Some combinations from Responsibility1...10 are not allowed. I have a word table with 2 columns, 1 listing each responsibility and a second column identifying its related conflict. If any combination from Responsibility1...10 matches the conflict table then an input box should will appear stating the conflict - looping until the user corrects a selection not in conflict.

Here is an example of the conflict table;

Responsibility NotAllowedWith
Internet Procurement PO Requisition Approver
GL Journal Entry Budget Approver
GL Journal Entry Budget Entry
GL Journal Entry PO Requisition Approver
AP Approver AP Invoice Entry


Currently I am using the IF statement to evaluate conflicts but it seems like a very cumbersome approach. E.g.

Sub ValidateResponsibilities()
 
If ActiveDocument.FormFields("Responsibility1").Result = "PO Requisition Approver" And ActiveDocument.FormFields("Responsibility2").Result = "Internet Procurement" Then
        Do
            sInFld = InputBox("PO Requisition Approver and Internet Procurement are responsibility conflicts! Choose another responsibility.")
        Loop While sInFld = "Internet Procurement"
        ActiveDocument.FormFields("Responsibility2").Result = "                    "
       End If
 

Is there a better approach to validating a series of results against multiple rules?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

GOgier