Configuring Sub-Types for Request Types

To classify a request type further, you can use sub-types. For example, a request type for software bugs might list each of the software applications supported by the IT organization as sub-types.

Adding Sub-Types to Request Types

To add sub-types to the request type:

  1. On the PPM Workbench shortcut bar, click Demand Mgmt > Request Types.

    The Request Type Workbench opens.

  2. Open a request type.

    The Request Type window opens.

  3. In the Request Type window, click the Sub-Types tab.

  4. Click New.

    The Request Sub-Type window opens.

  5. Complete the fields described in the following table.

    Field Name

    Description

    Sub-Type Name

    The name of the sub-type.

    Description

    A description of the sub-type.

    Enabled

    Select to make the sub-type available to the system.

    Select Yes to make the sub-type available to the system.

  6. Click OK.

  7. From the Sub-Types tab, click OK.

Editing Sub-Types for Request Types

To edit a sub-type:

  1. On the PPM Workbench shortcut bar, click Demand Mgmt > Request Types.

    The Request Type Workbench opens.

  2. Open a request type.

    The Request Type window opens.

  3. Click the Sub-Types tab.

  4. Select a subtype, and then click Edit.

    The Request Sub-Type window opens.

  5. Complete the fields described in the following table.

    Field Name

    Description

    Sub-Type Name

    Name of the sub-type.

    Description

    Description of the sub-type.

    Enabled

    Select Yes to make the sub-type available to the system.

  6. Click OK.

  7. On the Sub-Types tab, click OK.

Deleting Subtypes from Request Types

To delete subtypes from a request type:

  1. On the PPM Workbench shortcut bar, click Demand Mgmt > Request Types.

    The Request Type Workbench opens.

  2. Open a request type.

  3. In the Request Type window, click the Sub-Types tab.

  4. Select the sub-type to delete, and then click Remove.

  5. Click OK.