2.5.2.1 Create Alert Definition

This topic describes the systematic instruction to configure and manage various types of alerts.

Newly created alert types take effect once authorized and cannot be modified thereafter.

Specify User ID and Password, and login to Home screen.

1. On Home screen, click Supply Chain Finance. Under Supply Chain Finance, click Maintenance.
2. Under Maintenance, click Alerts. Under Alerts, click Alert Definition.
3. Under Alert Definition, click Create Alert Definition.
   The Create Alert Definition screen displays.

   Figure 2-31 Create Alert Definition

   
   

   
   Description of "Figure 2-31 Create Alert Definition"

   
   
4. Specify the fields on Create Alert Definition screen.

   Note:

   The fields marked as Required are mandatory.

   For more information on fields, refer to the field description table.

   Table 2-21 Create Alert Definition - Field Description

   Field	Description
   Alert Code	Specify the unique alert code to be maintained in the system.
   Alert Description	Specify the description of the alert.
   Alert Category	Select the category of the alert. The available options are: Limits Finance
   Limit Party Type	Select the limit party to set the alert for.
   Is Root Entity	Switch this toggle ON to specify if the selected limit party is the main entity.
   Event	Select the event for which the alert should be used.
   Effective Date	Click the calendar icon and select the date from when the alert is effective in the system.
   Expiry Date	Click the calendar icon and select the date up to when the alert can be used in the system.

5. Click Save to save the record and send it for authorization.