What is the Change Phase [change_phase] table actually used for?

[SB87]

I have searched the docs and various websites looking for an answer, but I cannot identify what the purpose of the change_phase table is.

What is actually stored in it? How does it get populated? (my test system shows no records, currently).

Any input greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
SB

[Community Alums]

Hi @SB87 ,

Phase and Phase state field present on change form dependent on the category field.

Phase field is dependent on Category and populate dropdown values based on the category selected.

Phase satate is dependent on the phase field and populated based on the Phase field value.

there is a table change_phase where these entries is getting stored for Phase feild values while we are inserting any new change in system.

[SB87]

Hi Sandeep, and many thanks for your kind response.

Just to confirm in layman's terms - 

1. Say a "Normal" change is raised and is in a status of "New".
2. A particular change Category is selected which reveals a Phase field 
3. A value for the Phase field is selected which then displays the Phase State 

The change_phase table stores records when the phase field is available on the form and a value selected? 

What is the actual purpose of the phase field? My understanding is that a change phase is a sub-task which needs to be performed in order to complete a change. Is this correct?