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Learn how you can configure Service Requests Business Definition that will dictate overall behavior behaviour of Service Requests

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What are Service Requests  Definitions

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CONFIGURATION > CRM APPLICATION > SERVICE REQUESTS > SET UP BUSINESS DEFINITIONS

What are Service Requests Definitions?

Service Requests definitions Definitions is a set of business rules used to control the behavior of the behaviour of Service Requests  throughout their whole life cycle. Allowed throughout their Life Cycle.  The Allowed Service Request Types to be used, must  must be defined in the definitionDefinition to be used.

Creating, Editing and Deleting Validations and Restrictions

 

ActionValidationsRestrictions
General
  • Multiple service request definitions can exist in the system but each one should have a unique name and alternative code
  • Only one active service request definition can exist at any given time
  • If no active service request definition exists, then no service request processes can be performed. 
  • Rules and restrictions specified in service request definitions are applied during the creation and maintenance of a service request
Create 
  • Service Request Types must be configured
  • At least one service request type should be included in the allowed service request types while creating or updating service request definitions
Delete
  • A definition can be deleted as long as it is not the active one

 

 

Service Requests  Definition attributes 

Name

Description

Service Requests Definitions can be edited, deleted and have their Life Cycle State changed.

  • Navigate to Service Requests Definitions and explore existing entries via the Summary page
  • Click on the link (Name or Number) of the entry 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. 

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

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Validations & Restrictions

ActionValidationsRestrictions
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 must be unique.
  • Not Applicable
Delete
  • Not Applicable
  • Cannot be deleted if it is the 'Active' Definition.

 

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An * indicates a field is mandatory 

Communication Settings

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Description

Main Information
 NumberAn auto-generated number that uniquely identifies the accounts receivable definitionsService Request Definition.
 Name*The name of the definitionDefinition.
 Alternative Code*An alternative code for the definition. On creating a new definition it defaults 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 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.
Allowed Types
Allowed Service Request Types*

Defines the service request types Types of Service Request that can be used by users

 

The communication while creating new Service Requests.

Communication Settings

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Communication Settings

 

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The Communication settings for the emails. Based on the settings defined these, an email can be automatically sent based on each trigger and triggered (generated / sent automatically) using the selected communication template. The states that an email can be automatically sent after each state change areCommunication Template. Changes of State that can trigger an email include:

  • Create
  • Respond
  • Temporary Resolve
  • Final Resolve
  • Close
  • Update
Prioritization Model
Supported Impacts
Supported Impact Levels*

 The impact levels The Impact Levels that can be used on when creating and maintaining a service requestService Request. A label for each level Level can be configured to match your business needs, and Supported Impact Levels can be defined so that not all are available. The available levels Levels are:

  • IMPACT 1
  • IMPACT 2
  • IMPACT 3
  • CUSTOM 1
  • CUSTOM 2 
  • CUSTOM 3
  • CUSTOM 4
  • CUSTOM 5
Supported Urgencies
Supported Urgency Levels*

The urgency levels The Urgency Levels that can be used on when creating and maintaining a service requestService Request. A label for each level Level can be configured to match your business needs, and Supported Urgency Levels can be defined so that not all are available. The available levels Levels are:

  • URGENCY 1
  • URGENCY 2
  • URGENCY 3
  • CUSTOM 1
  • CUSTOM 2 
  • CUSTOM 3
  • CUSTOM 4
  • CUSTOM 5
Supported Priorities
Supported Priority Levels*

  The priority levels The Priority Levels that can be used on when creating and maintaining a service requestService Request. A label for each level Level can be configured to match your business needs. The priority levels , and Supported Priority Levels can be defined so that not all are available. Priority Levels are calculated dynamically based on the Priority Level Calculation . The available levels are:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

    and range from '1' to '10'.

    Priority Level Calculation
    Priority Level Calculation*

    The configuration settings of the priority levels that need to meet so that it can be automatically assigned as per the impact and urgency level combination. The priority level for each combination urgency-impact is selected. All the which determines which combination of Impact and Urgency Levels (automatically) assign the Priority Level.

    The Priority Level for each Urgency-Impact combination is selected. All combinations between the pre-selected urgency Urgency and impacts Impact Levels are displayed. The default priority level Priority Level calculation is based on the following table rules:

     

    Urgency 1

    Urgency 2

    Urgency 3

    Impact 1

    Priority 1

    Priority 2

    Priority 3

    Impact 2

    Priority 2

    Priority 3

    Priority 4

    Impact 3

    Priority 3

    Priority 4

    Priority 5

    Defining your own Service Requests Definition tailored to your company's needs

  • Navigate to Configuration > CRM Application > Service Requests > Set up Business Definitions 
  • Either search for an existing one or from the Top Menu click on "NEW"
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  • Main Information

    1.  Provide the required information

  • Allowed Types

    1. Click on "ADD"
    2. Select the Service Request Type from the drop down list
      Repeat the process for all Service Request Types you would like to make available for usage
  • Communication Settings

  • Select the stages for which you want to send an email 
    1. For each stage select:
      1. Communication Template*
      2. Communication Queue External System 
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  • From the top menu click on "SAVE"
  • Deleting Service Requests Definitions

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    Changing the Life Cycle State of Service Requests Definition

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    DetailsThe standard set of Log Details information available in all entities.  
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