Properties of Change Actions with Applicability

The Properties page shows details about the CA with applicability entered when the CA was created or modified.

This Properties page can be accessed by searching for the CA with applicability. Also, any time you click on a highlighted name of a CA with applicability from anywhere in the apps, its Properties page opens. When working within a page related to the CR, you can click the CR name tab at the top of the page.

  1. Search for the CA with applicability. See Predefined Queries.
  2. Click the name of the CA.
  3. Use the commands from the page Actions menu or toolbar (see below) to work with the CA.

This page discusses:

Properties of CAs with Applicability

Field NameDescription
NameThe auto-generated name.
Type The issue type, used for classification.
Problem CategoryOnly shows if the Semiconductor Accelerator for IP Management is installed. Why the issue was submitted. Can be any of these:
  • How Do I?
  • Enhancement Request
  • Other
  • Problem Report
DescriptionDetails about the issue.
StateDoes not show for Issues against DesignSync files/folders. The current state of the issue in its lifecycle.
LifecycleOnly shows if the Semiconductor Accelerator for IP Management is installed. The states the issue must pass through to be resolved. The current state shows in a darker color.
Last State ChangeDate when the issue was last promoted or demoted.
OwnerThe owner of the issue.
OriginatorThe person who created the issue.
Originated DateThe date on which the issue was created.
SubscribersOnly shows for Issues against DesignSync files/folders. List of users who have subscribed to be notified when the issue is modified, promoted or demoted, or the discussion is appended. An asterisk (*) indicates the user is subscribed to some, but not all, events for the issue.
Modified DateThe date on which the issue was last modified. If not modified, this date is the same as the Originated Date.
Waiting OnThe person or department who must next respond to the issue. Values are Unassigned, Analyst, Customer, or Engineering.
Escalation Required Indicates whether the issue requires upper management support for resolution.
Wait On Date The date that the person listed in the Waiting On field should have responded by. (That is, by not responding, the person has held up the Issue since the date specified in this field.) The date can be set to any prior date, but not earlier than the Issue's originated date.
Estimated StartThe estimated date on which the issue resolution will begin.
Estimated FinishThe estimated date on which issue resolution will end.
Internal PriorityThe relative importance of the issue within the host company. Possible values are Unassigned, P0, P1, P2, P3.
Actual StartThe actual start date.
Actual FinishThe actual finish date when the issue closed.
Priority The relative importance of the issue, set when the issue was created or modified. Possible values are Low, Medium, High, Pre-assigned.
Resolution DateDate when the issue is expected to be resolved.
Resolution RecommendationA recommendation for how to resolve the issue.
Action TakenA description of any action taken to resolve the issue.
Resolution StatementA description of the actual resolution.
Steps to ReproduceThe procedure for reproducing the problem causing the issue.
Category Determines the issue classifications for this issue.
Classification Determines the Issue Manager responsible. Based on Category and Classification, issue managers can be assigned and notified automatically.
Reporting OrganizationThe company associated with the issue.
PolicyThe policy that governs the issue's lifecycle.
Co-ownersPeople who are responsible for the issue.
Problem TypePossible default values are 3rd party, Defect, Not Determined, Ease of Use, Functionality, Licensing, Installation, Mistake, Performance, Platform, Training.
Responsible OrganizationThe organization responsible for resolving the issue. Editable only by Analyst or Issue Manager.
DiscussionsOnly shows for Issues against DesignSync files/folders. Any discussion threads created regarding this issue. Click Attachments to view any files attached to the discussion.

Actions Menu and Toolbar Commands

CommandDescriptionFor More Information
Edit DetailsEdit the properties listed. Editing ECO Details
CancelThis link is not available if the CA with applicability is at the Release state or beyond, if the CA has already been canceled, or if you do not have modify access to the CA.Canceling a Change Order
Summary ReportGenerate an html report of all categories related to the CA with applicability. The report displays in a single form. You can print the report using your browser's print function. (Not applicable for DECOs.)Generating Summary Reports