Life cycle of a problem task

  • Release version: Washingtondc
  • Updated February 1, 2024
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  • A problem task is the smallest unit of work that you should perform to complete a problem. State transition of a problem task guides you through the stages of a problem task life cycle, from creation to closure.

    If a problem coordinator requires help to resolve a problem, the coordinator can create and assign problem tasks to assignment groups or users to complete those activities.
    Note:
    The state-based information is available only in new instances starting from the Madrid release. Activate the Problem Management Best Practice — Madrid — State Model (com.snc.best_practice.problem.madrid.state_model) plugin. Existing users cannot activate the plugin.
    You can create the following types of tasks:
    • Root Cause Analysis: When you need to investigate the root cause and the resolution for a problem
    • General: For any other task
    Figure 1. Problem task state transitions
    Diagram describing how a problem task transitions from one state to another state