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Learn how you can to configure Customer Events Business Definition Definitions that will dictate the overall behavior behaviour of Customer Events

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CONFIGURATION > CRM APPLICATION > CUSTOMER EVENTS > SET UP DEFINITIONS 

 

What are Customer Events Definitions?

Customer Events definitions Events Definitions is a set of business rules used to control the behavior of Customer Events throughout their whole life cycle.

Creating, Editing & Deleting

the behaviour of Customer Events throughout their Life Cycle. 

Customer Event Definitions can be edited, deleted and have their Life Cycle State changed given that Validations & Restrictions are met.

  • Navigate to Customer Event Definitions and explore existing records via the Summary page
  • Click on the link (name or number) of the record of your interest to access the Data Entry page and see more detail.

  • Use the Actions Menu to create a NEW Definition, modify (EDIT), or DELETE an existing one.  

  • Use BACK to return to the Summary page and CANCEL to revert any unwanted changes made to the Definition. 

  • Click on the Audit Trail button to view a log of changes effected on the Customer Event under examination.

Check the Validations & Restrictions Table below for a list of available Actions when working with Customer Event, including each Action's related validations and restrictions.  View the Attributes Table for a comprehensive description of the Customer Event Definition fields.

 

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Validations & Restrictions

ActionValidationsRestrictions
General
  • Multiple Customer Events definitions Definitions can exist in the system, but each one should have a unique name Name and alternative codeAlternative Code
  • Only one active Customer Events definition 'Active' Customer Events Definition can exist at any given time
  • If there is no active 'Active' Customer Events Definition exists, then no Customer Events can cannot be created
Create
  • Mandatory Fields must be defined
  • Name and Alternative code must be unique
  • Not Applicable
Edit
  • Mandatory Fields must be defined
  • Name and alternative code Alternative Code must be unique
  • Not Applicable
Delete
  • Not Applicable
  • Cannot be deleted if it is the active definition
Customer Events Definition attributes 
  • 'Active' Definition

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Customer Events Definitions Attributes 

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Name

Description

NumberAn auto-generated number that uniquely identifies the customer event definitionCustomer Event Definition.
Name*The name of the definitionDefinition.
Alternative Code*An alternative code for the definition. On creating a new definition it should default to the first letter of each word included in the name (in capitals), if nothing else is specifiedDefinition. Unless otherwise specified, the codes for new Definitions default to the Definition's Name initials in capital letters.
DescriptionA description for of the definitionDefinition
StateThe state of the definition Definition which can be active or inactive'Active' or 'Inactive'. Only one active definition 'Active' Definition can exist at any pointa time.

Processing

Automation 

Defines business processes that are automatically applied

to Customer Events

Event Types Processed Immediately
Event Types Processed Immediately

It defines Defines a list of all the supported customer event types, which can be enabled or disabled in order to automatically process customer events of that type immediately or not.

Purchase Customer Events Automation

It defines a list of invoice types that will automatically be creating purchase customer events while they are posted.

Processing Rules

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Customer Event Types which can be automatically selected for immediate processing.

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As from CRM.COM R10, Achievement, Referral and Financial Achievement Customer Events cannot be automatically selected for immediate processing.

Purchase Customer Events Automation
Purchase Customer Events AutomationDefines a list of Invoice types that will automatically create Purchase Customer Event when posted.
Payment Medium Brand Automation
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Defines the rules used to automatically set the Payment Medium Brand on Purchase or Financial Achievement Customer Events, based on the format of the specified Payment Medium identifier.
These rules apply only if the Customer Event is submitted with a specified Payment Medium identifier but without a Payment Medium Brand.
Rule NameThe name of the rule, which is generated automatically whenever a new rule is added.
ConditionsThe criteria that must be met to automatically set the specified Payment Medium Brand on the Customer Event that triggered the rule.
It is mandatory to specify at least one of the condition criteria.
Formatting

The formatting that will be used to set up the conditions. The following options are available:

  • Simple Formatting: A selection of condition criteria is presented that can be used to specify the conditions.
  • Advanced Formatting: The conditions are specified by defining a regular expression.
Payment Medium Identifier Length Range

The range of inclusive values for the length of the Payment Medium identifier.  If the range is specified and the values are within the range, the rule is applied.

This is applicable only if the formatting is set to 'Simple Formatting'.

Payment Medium Identifier Begins with

If specified, then the Payment Medium identifier should begin with the specified value.

This is applicable only if the formatting is set to 'Simple Formatting'.

Payment Medium Identifier Ends withIf specified, then the Payment Medium identifier should end with the specified value.

This is applicable only if the formatting is set to 'Simple Formatting'.

Regular Expression

The regular expression that will be used to evaluate the rule against the specified Payment Medium identifier.

This is applicable and mandatory only if the formatting is set to 'Advanced Formatting'.

Payment Medium Type Automation

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Defines the rules used to automatically set the Payment Medium Type on Purchase or Financial Achievement Customer Events, based on the format of the specified Payment Medium identifier.

These rules apply only if the Customer Event is submitted with a specified Payment Medium identifier but without a Payment Medium Type.

Rule NameThe name of the rule. The rule name is generated automatically whenever a new rule is added.
Automatically set to Payment Medium TypeThe Payment Medium Type that will automatically be set on the Customer Event if the conditions are fulfilled
ConditionsThe criteria that must be met to automatically set the specified Payment Medium Type on the Customer Event that triggered the rule.
It is mandatory to specify at least one of the condition criteria.
Formatting

The formatting that will be used to set up the conditions. The following options are available:

  • Simple Formatting: A selection of condition criteria is presented that can be used to specify the conditions.
  • Advanced Formatting: The conditions are specified by defining a regular expression.
Payment Medium Identifier Length Range

The range of inclusive values for the length of the Payment Medium identifier.  If the range is specified and the values are within the range, the rule is applied.

This is applicable only if the formatting is set to 'Simple Formatting'.

Payment Medium Identifier Begins with

If specified, then the Payment Medium identifier should begin with the specified value.

This is applicable only if the formatting is set to 'Simple Formatting'.

Payment Medium Identifier Ends withIf specified, then the Payment Medium identifier should end with the specified value.

This is applicable only if the formatting is set to 'Simple Formatting'.

Regular Expression

The regular expression that will be used to evaluate the rule against the specified Payment Medium identifier.

This is applicable and mandatory only if the formatting is set to 'Advanced Formatting'.

Payment Medium Identifier Automation
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Defines the rules used to automatically adjust the Payment Medium identifier specified on Purchase or Financial Achievement Customer Events, before saving the Events.
These rules apply only if the Customer Event is submitted with a specified Payment Medium identifier. The adjustment is performed just before saving the information and once other processing is completed.

Adjustment Method

The method that will be used to adjust the Payment Medium identifier. The available options are:

  • No Adjustment (the default Option, which applies to existing Definitions)
  • Keep X Last Characters
  • Keep X First Characters
Number of CharactersThe number of characters (Last or First) that should be kept after adjusting the Payment Medium identifier. This is applicable and mandatory unless the 'No Adjustment' option is selected.

Processing Rules

Defines business rules that are automatically applied while creating and processing
Customer Events
Spend Request Customer Events Rules
Defines business rules that are automatically applied when creating and processing Allow creating spend requests for specific amountSpend Request Customer Events
Allow Creating Spend Requests for Specific AmountDetermines whether a specific amount to be spend spent can be specified on spend request customer eventsa Spend Request Customer Event. If it is enabled, then the spend amount will become mandatory on the spend requestSpend Request.
Minimum Spend Request AmountIt defines Defines the minimum amount that can be requested through a spend request customer eventSpend Request Customer Event. This information is optional and is applicable only if the "Allow creating spend requests for specific amountCreating Spend Requests for Specific Amount" is checked. If not specified, then the minimum spend request amount Spend Request Amount will not be validated.
Maximum Spend Request AmountIt defines Defines the maximum amount that can be requested through a spend request customer eventSpend Request Customer Event. This information is optional and is applicable only if the "Allow creating spend requests Spend Requests for specific amount" is checked. If not specified then the maximum spend request Spend Request amount will not be validated.
Reject Spend Requests if If the Requested Spend Amount is not Not CoveredIf enabled, then spend requests Spend Requests will be rejected (and not created within in CRM.COM) if the requested spend amount is not covered (i.e. the wallet balance for amount for that combination of products, date / time, unit is less more than the requested amount)Wallet Balance. The requested spend amount Requested Spend Amount is either the amount of the related purchase customer event Purchase Customer Event or the specific spend amount that is specified on the spend request customer eventSpend Request Customer Event Type.
Applicable Classifications

Defines a list of spend request customer event classifications Spend Request Customer Event Classifications which should be related with spend request customer events in order associated with Spend Request Customer Event Types for the rule to be applicable. More than one classifications Classification can be added in that list.

Defining your own Customer Events Definition tailored

to

your company's needs
  • Navigate to CONFIGURATION > CRM APPLICATION > CUSTOMER EVENTS > SET UP DEFINITIONS 
  • Either search for an existing one or from the Top Menu click on NEW
     
  • MAIN INFORMATION

    1. Provide the required information

      1. Name

      2. Alternative Code

      3. Description

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  • PROCESSING AUTOMATION

    1. PURCHASE CUSTOMER EVENTS AUTOMATION

      1. Click on ADD to select the invoice types that will automatically trigger the creation of purchase customer events, on posting.

    2. EVENT TYPES PROCESSED IMMEDIATELY

      1. Select the customer event types that should be processes immediately automatically by checking their check box.
  • PROCESSING RULES

    1. SPEND REQUEST CUSTOMER EVENTS RULES

      1. Click on ADD to add a new rule
        You can add multiple rules 
      2. Click on the rule you added, from the panel list to select and define the rules and condition
        1. Allow creating spend requests for specific amount: Check to enable 
        2. Minimum Spend Request Amount: Define the minimum spend request amount that can be requested
        3. Maximum Spend Request Amount: Define the maximum spend request amount that can be requested
        4. Reject Spend Requests if the Requested Spend Amount is not Covered: Check to enable 
      3. Applicable Classifications:
        1. Click on ADD and select the classifications that the rules should be applied on

    LOG INFORMATION

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  • From the Top Menu click on SAVE
  • Deleting Customer Events Definitions

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    Changing the Life Cycle State of Customer Events Definition

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    Log Information
    Log DeatilsThe standard set of Log Details information available in all entities 

     

     

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