Ticket configurations¶
This document outlines the available ticket configurations, including their specific attributes, default values, and workflow transitions.
1. Incident¶
An ITSM Incident is any unplanned interruption to an IT service, reduction in service quality, or failure of a configuration item that has not yet impacted a service.
Configuration¶
| Configuration | Value |
|---|---|
| Color & Icon | #003964 |
| ID Strategy | timestampBased |
| Activated Features | severity, description, timeTracking, taskList, slaMonitoring, documentStorage, inventoryIntegration, emailIntegration, comments, reporter |
Default Values¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
workflowState |
New (v1000) |
severity |
10 |
tags |
responsible: my-team@company.comclassification: Password reset |
description |
# Incident Summary Briefly describe the incident in one or two sentences. ## What happened? Describe the issue in detail. - What was observed? - What error messages occurred? - When did the issue start? ## Business Impact Describe the impact on the business. - Which services were affected? - Which users or departments were impacted? - What was the severity? ## Investigation Document your investigation. - What was checked? - Which logs, alerts, or monitoring systems were reviewed? - What findings were identified? ## Root Cause Describe the identified or suspected root cause. If unknown, explain why it has not yet been determined. ## Resolution Describe the actions taken to restore the service. ## Preventive Actions Describe actions that should be taken to prevent this incident from happening again. ## Additional Information Include any relevant notes, references, links, or attachments. |
Workflow transitions¶
stateDiagram-v2
v1000: New
v1010: Assigned
v1020: In progress
v1030: Pending approval
v1040: Pending feedback
v1050: On hold
v1060: Resolved
v1070: Closed
v1080: Cancelled
v1090: Reopened
v1000 --> v1010: Assign ticket
v1000 --> v1080: Cancel ticket (Spam/Duplicate)
v1010 --> v1020: Start work
v1010 --> v1040: Request information
v1010 --> v1000: Unassign
v1010 --> v1080: Cancel ticket
v1020 --> v1040: Request information
v1020 --> v1050: Put on hold
v1020 --> v1060: Resolve incident
v1020 --> v1030: Request approval
v1020 --> v1080: Cancel ticket
v1030 --> v1020: Approve and resume work
v1030 --> v1080: Reject and cancel
v1040 --> v1020: Provide feedback / Resume work
v1040 --> v1060: Resolve based on feedback
v1040 --> v1080: Cancel (No response)
v1050 --> v1020: Resume work
v1050 --> v1080: Cancel ticket
v1060 --> v1070: Confirm resolution & Close
v1060 --> v1090: Reopen (Fix failed)
v1070 --> v1090: Force reopen
v1080 --> v1090: Force reopen
v1090 --> v1010: Re-assign
v1090 --> v1020: Resume work immediately
2. Problem¶
A Problem is the unknown cause of one or more Incidents. The goal of Problem Management is to minimize the impact of incidents and prevent recurrence.
Configuration¶
| Configuration | Value |
|---|---|
| Color & Icon | #5E5CE6 |
| ID Strategy | timestampBased |
| Activated Features | severity, description, timeTracking, taskList, documentStorage, inventoryIntegration, comments, reporter |
Default Values¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
workflowState |
New (v1000) |
severity |
10 |
tags |
category: Software/Hardware/Networkrca_status: Pending |
description |
# Problem Summary Describe the problem and the underlying symptoms observed across related incidents. ## Related Incidents List the IDs of known incidents related to this problem. ## Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Document the investigation steps and identified root cause. - What caused the failure? - Why did the preventive measures fail? ## Workaround Is there a temporary workaround available to restore service for affected users? Describe it here. ## Permanent Fix Describe the planned or implemented solution to permanently remove the root cause. ## Action Items List tasks required to implement the fix or improve monitoring/prevention. |
Workflow transitions¶
stateDiagram-v2
v1000: New
v1010: Assigned
v1020: In progress
v1040: Pending feedback
v1050: On hold
v1060: Resolved
v1070: Closed
v1080: Cancelled
v1090: Reopened
v1000 --> v1010: Assign Problem
v1000 --> v1080: Cancel (Not a problem)
v1010 --> v1020: Start RCA
v1020 --> v1040: Request more data
v1020 --> v1050: Put on hold (Monitoring)
v1020 --> v1060: Workaround / Fix found
v1040 --> v1020: Information received / Resume RCA
v1050 --> v1020: Resume RCA
v1050 --> v1060: Accept as known error
v1060 --> v1070: Close Problem
v1060 --> v1090: Reopen (Recurrence)
v1070 --> v1090: Force reopen
v1080 --> v1090: Force reopen
v1090 --> v1010: Re-assign
3. Change Request¶
A Change Request (CR) is a formal proposal to modify any IT service or configuration item to minimize risk and disruption.
Configuration¶
| Configuration | Value |
|---|---|
| Color & Icon | #F59E0B |
| ID Strategy | timestampBased |
| Activated Features | severity, description, timeTracking, taskList, documentStorage, inventoryIntegration, comments, reporter |
Default Values¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
workflowState |
New (v1000) |
severity |
5 |
tags |
change_type: Standard / Normal / Emergencycab_required: Yes / No |
description |
# Change Summary Provide a high-level summary of the proposed change. ## Reason for Change Why is this change necessary? (e.g., security patch, new feature, hardware end-of-life) ## Risk Assessment & Impact - Impact: What systems or users will be affected? - Downtime: Is there any expected downtime? - Risk Level: Low / Medium / High ## Implementation Plan Step-by-step instructions on how the change will be executed. ## Rollback Plan Step-by-step instructions on how to revert the change if it fails. ## Testing / Verification How will we verify that the change was successful? |
Workflow transitions¶
stateDiagram-v2
v1000: New
v1010: Assigned
v1020: In progress
v1030: Pending approval
v1040: Pending feedback
v1050: On hold
v1060: Resolved
v1070: Closed
v1080: Cancelled
v1090: Reopened
v1000 --> v1030: Submit for Approval (CAB)
v1000 --> v1080: Cancel Change
v1030 --> v1010: Approve & Assign
v1030 --> v1040: Request Revision
v1030 --> v1080: Reject Change
v1010 --> v1020: Start Implementation
v1010 --> v1050: Schedule for later
v1020 --> v1060: Implementation Complete (Pending PIR)
v1020 --> v1080: Rollback & Cancel
v1040 --> v1030: Resubmit for Approval
v1050 --> v1010: Ready to Implement
v1060 --> v1070: Post Implementation Review (PIR) & Close
v1060 --> v1090: Reopen (Issues detected)
v1070 --> v1090: Force reopen
v1080 --> v1090: Force reopen
v1090 --> v1010: Re-assign
4. Task list¶
A task list is a structured collection of actionable items or duties that need to be completed, typically organized by priority or deadline to help individuals track progress and manage their workflow efficiently.
Configuration¶
| Configuration | Value |
|---|---|
| Color & Icon | #de03c8 |
| ID Strategy | timestampBased |
| Activated Features | taskList |
Default Values¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
workflowState |
New (v1000) |
severity |
1 |
Workflow transitions¶
stateDiagram-v2
v1000: New
v1020: In progress
v1070: Closed
v1000 --> v1020: Start working
v1020 --> v1070: Complete tasks
v1070 --> v1020: Reopen task
5. Request for Enhancement¶
A Request for Enhancement (RFE) is a proposal to improve an existing product, service, or system by adding new features or modifying current functionality.
Configuration¶
| Configuration | Value |
|---|---|
| Color & Icon | #00C7BE |
| ID Strategy | timestampBased |
| Activated Features | severity, description, comments, documentStorage, taskList, reporter |
Default Values¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
workflowState |
New (v1000) |
severity |
5 |
tags |
product: SAP FIsolution: xyz |
description |
# Request for Enhancement ## Use Case Describe the scenario or problem that necessitates this enhancement. ## Current Behavior How does the system currently behave? What are the limitations? ## Desired Behavior How should the system behave after this enhancement is implemented? ## Value / Business Impact What is the expected benefit? (e.g., saves time, reduces errors, improves user experience, drives new revenue) ## Additional Information Include any relevant mockups, examples, or references. |
Workflow transitions¶
stateDiagram-v2
v1000: New
v1010: Assigned
v1020: In progress
v1030: Pending approval
v1040: Pending feedback
v1050: On hold
v1060: Resolved
v1070: Closed
v1080: Cancelled
v1090: Reopened
v1000 --> v1030: Request approval
v1000 --> v1080: Reject enhancement (Out of scope)
v1030 --> v1010: Approve and Assign
v1030 --> v1050: Move to Backlog (On hold)
v1030 --> v1080: Reject
v1010 --> v1020: Start implementation
v1010 --> v1050: Move back to Backlog
v1020 --> v1040: Request clarification
v1020 --> v1060: Enhancement implemented
v1040 --> v1020: Clarification provided / Resume work
v1050 --> v1010: Pull from Backlog and Assign
v1050 --> v1080: Cancel request
v1060 --> v1070: Verify and Close
v1060 --> v1090: Reopen (Needs adjustment)
v1070 --> v1090: Force reopen
v1080 --> v1090: Force reopen
v1090 --> v1010: Re-assign
6. Epic¶
A Epic is used to logically organize, categorize, or bundle multiple related tickets together, often representing a broader initiative or an overarching theme. It has no functional impact!
Configuration¶
| Configuration | Value |
|---|---|
| Color & Icon | #8D6E63 |
| ID Strategy | timestampBased |
| Activated Features | description |
Default Values¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
workflowState |
New (v1000) |
tags |
scope: `` |
description |
# Epic Overview Provide a brief description of the overarching goal or theme of this Epic. ## Scope - What kind of tickets, tasks, or features belong to this Epic? - Are there any specific milestones, acceptance criteria, or deadlines associated with it? ## Additional Notes Include relevant documentation, links, or references for the items contained within this Epic. |
Workflow transitions¶
stateDiagram-v2
v1000: New
v1020: In progress
v1070: Closed
v1000 --> v1020: Start working
v1020 --> v1070: Complete tasks
v1070 --> v1020: Reopen task
7. Approval¶
An Approval ticket is used to obtain formal consent, authorization, or sign-off from stakeholders for a specific action, document, or expenditure.
Configuration¶
| Configuration | Value |
|---|---|
| Color & Icon | #10B981 |
| ID Strategy | timestampBased |
| Activated Features | description, documentStorage, comments, reporter |
Default Values¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
workflowState |
New (v1000) |
tags |
approval_type: Financial / Technical / Access / Holidaydepartment: `` |
description |
# Approval Request ## What needs to be approved? Provide a clear and concise description of the request (e.g., software license purchase, access rights, architectural decision). ## Context & Justification Why is this necessary? What are the benefits or costs? ## References Link any relevant tickets (e.g., Change Requests, Incidents), documents, or quotes here. |
Workflow transitions¶
stateDiagram-v2
v1000: New
v1030: Pending approval
v1040: Pending feedback
v1060: Resolved
v1070: Closed
v1080: Cancelled
v1090: Reopened
v1000 --> v1030: Submit for Approval
v1000 --> v1080: Withdraw Request
v1030 --> v1060: Approve Request
v1030 --> v1040: Request Clarification
v1030 --> v1080: Reject Request
v1040 --> v1030: Clarification Provided
v1040 --> v1080: Withdraw Request
v1060 --> v1070: Close (Archived)
v1070 --> v1090: Force reopen
v1080 --> v1090: Force reopen
v1090 --> v1030: Resubmit for Approval
8. Risk¶
A Risk ticket is used to document, assess, and mitigate potential threats or vulnerabilities that could negatively impact projects, services, or business operations.
Configuration¶
| Configuration | Value |
|---|---|
| Color & Icon | #E53935 |
| ID Strategy | timestampBased |
| Activated Features | severity, description, taskList, documentStorage, comments |
Default Values¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
workflowState |
New (v1000) |
severity |
7 |
tags |
risk_category: Security / Operational / Financialstatus: Identified |
description |
# Risk Description Clearly define the risk event and its potential causes. ## Assessment - Probability (1-5): - Impact (1-5): - Overall Risk Score: ## Mitigation Strategy What actions will be taken to reduce the probability or impact of this risk? ## Contingency Plan What is the plan B if the risk actually materializes? ## Current Status / Monitoring Document the ongoing monitoring activities and any changes to the risk profile. |
Workflow transitions¶
stateDiagram-v2
v1000: New
v1010: Assigned
v1020: In progress
v1050: On hold
v1060: Resolved
v1070: Closed
v1080: Cancelled
v1090: Reopened
v1000 --> v1010: Acknowledge & Assign Risk
v1000 --> v1080: Discard (Not a valid risk)
v1010 --> v1020: Start Mitigation Work
v1010 --> v1050: Accept Risk & Monitor
v1020 --> v1050: Mitigation Applied / Switch to Monitoring
v1020 --> v1060: Risk Eliminated
v1050 --> v1020: Risk Escalated / Resume Mitigation
v1050 --> v1060: Risk Retired (No longer relevant)
v1060 --> v1070: Close Risk Record
v1060 --> v1090: Reopen (Risk resurfaced)
v1070 --> v1090: Force reopen
v1080 --> v1090: Force reopen
v1090 --> v1010: Re-assign