Service Requests - Configuration Requirements

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Learn to set up business processes and rules related to Service Requests. 

 Mandatory Configuration: Links to manuals of Service Requests configuration modules that are required for the module to work correctly.

 Related Configuration: Links to manuals of configuration modules other than the Service Requests' that offer additional functionality or are required for the module to work correctly.

 Optional Configuration: Links to manuals of Service Requests configuration modules that offer additional functionality but are not required for the module to work correctly.

Mandatory Configuration

The following modules must be configured to use the Service Requests:

Module NameManualDescription
Set up StatusesConfiguring Service Request StatusesSet up Statuses to be added to the Service Request.
Set up CategoriesConfiguring Service Request CategoriesSet up Categories to be added to the Service Request.
Set up Response CategoriesConfiguring Service Request Response CategoriesSet up Response Categories to be added to the Service Request.
Set up Final Resolution CategoriesConfiguring Service Request Final Resolution CategoriesSet up Final Response Categories to be added to the Service Request.
Set up TypesConfiguring Service Request TypesSet up Types to be added to the Service Request.

Business Definition

Configuring Service Request Definitions

Define the business rules that will control the Life Cycle of a Service Request and without which a Service Request cannot be created.

Related Configuration

The following modules are related to but are not a part of, Service Requests. Such entities either:

  • Must be configured accordingly to be able to start using the Service Requests module (Configuration Type = Mandatory) 
    OR 
  • May be configured to use the Service Requests module at its full capacity (Configuration Type = Optional).
Module NameModule ManualModule DescriptionConfiguration Type

Communication Templates

Configuring Communication TemplatesCreates templates for use when a Communication is created.
Communication Templates can be used in Service Request Definitions or Types to automatically create Communications when certain events occur. 
Optional

Communications Business Definitions

Configuring Communication Definitions

Provides configuration options for Communications.
Communication Email and SMS settings must be provided if Communications are to be automatically created by Service Requests.

Optional
Workflow RulesConfiguring Workflow Rules

Workflow Rules are used to apply Actions on specific entities, triggered by specific Events, provided certain conditions are fulfilled. Each configured Workflow Rules refers to a specific Entity. The supported entities are:

  • Activities
  • Jobs
  • Service Requests
  • Subscriptions
Optional

Optional Configuration

The following entities are available and can be configured under Service Requests.  A working CRM.COM model can exist without them being configured.

Module NameModule ManualModule Description
Set up Temporary Resolution CategoriesConfiguring Service Request Temporary Resolution CategoriesSet up Temporary Resolution Categories to be added to the Service Request.