Create a Status Reason

Depending on your role Assigned to determine which features and functions are available to users., you may be able to create and maintain status reasons. Status types Custom fields that track information about resources. This is region-specific and are unique fields. and statuses can include a set of reasons from which the user can (or must) choose.

To create a status reason

  1. In the main menu, click Setup then click Status Reasons. The Status Reasons page opens.

  2. Click Create Status Reason. The Create Status Reason page opens.

  3. In Name, enter the name of the reason.

  4. In Definition, enter the definition.

  5. In Abbreviation, enter an abbreviation.

    Abbreviations may be used in text notifications and reports Provides specific information about statuses and details, notifications, forms, templates, snapshots, and roles/rights in EMResource..

  6. Do one of the following:

    • Select the Options checkbox to include the reason in the status comment.

    • Clear the Options checkbox to exclude the reason from the comment.

  7. Click Save.

Related Concepts

Status Types