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RIDAC form fields

Learn about the fields of the RIDAC form.

FieldDescription
NumberSystem-generated ID number with a configurable prefix.
StateCurrent state of the risk. All new risks are created in the Pending state.The available states are: Pending, Open, Work in Progress, Closed Complete, Closed Incomplete, and Closed Skipped.
Risk statusStatus of the risk. It provides information on current status of the risk, whether it is achieved or mitigated or accepted. The available options are: Pending, Achieved, Not Achieved, Avoid, Mitigate, Transfer, and Accept.
ProbabilityThe likelihood that the event described in the risk will occur. The available options are: Absolute, High, Moderate, and Low
ImpactImpact of the risk event on the outcome of the project.
Estimated costEstimated cost the risk event generates.
Risk rankA value and color assigned to the risk. This value is calculated using risk probability and impact. You can configure the color and value using Risk Value Lookup. For more information, see Configure custom Risk rank and Risk value for a project.
Risk ownerPrimary resource who is responsible for monitoring and managing the risk.
Assigned toPrimary resource assigned to work on the risk.
Risk valueA value calculated from Risk Value Lookup. For more information, see Configure custom Risk rank and Risk value for a project.
Due dateRequested date for the assigned resource to resolve the risk or the date on which the risk must be closed or addressed if not assigned to any resource.
Show on project status reportOption to specify whether the risk information should be included in the project status report.
TaskProject to which this risk belongs.
Short descriptionBrief description of the event and its potential impact on the success of the project. If the risk is created from the risk library, then this field displays the Risk Statement name.
DescriptionDetails of the event and its potential impact. If the risk is created from the risk library, then this field displays the Risk Statement short description.
Actual costCost generated by the risk event. This information gets added when and if the event occurs.
Mitigation planBrief description of efforts taken to mitigate the risk.
FieldDescription
Inherent riskThis field gets auto-populated with the risk scores when the risk assessor assesses the inherent risk.
Elevated to enterprise riskThis option gets selected automatically when the risk is elevated to enterprise risk by the project manager.
Residual riskThis field gets auto-populated with the risk scores when the risk assessor assess the residual risk.
Enterprise inherent riskThis field gets auto-populated with the risk scores when the risk assessor assesses the enterprise inherent risk.
Enterprise residual riskThis field gets auto-populated with the risk scores when the risk assessor assesses the enterprise residual risk.
FieldDescription
NumberSystem-generated ID number with a configurable prefix.
StateCurrent state of the issue. All new issue records are created in the Open state.The available states are: Pending, Open, Work in Progress, Closed Complete, Closed Incomplete, and Closed Skipped
PriorityUrgency of resolving or managing the issue based on possible impact.
Estimated costEstimated cost the issue generates.
ImpactImpact on the outcome of the project if the issue remains unresolved.
Due dateRequested date for the assigned resource to resolve the issue or the date on which the issue must be closed or addressed if not assigned to any resource.
Assigned toPrimary resource assigned to work on the issue resolution.
ParentProject to which this issue belongs.
Show on project status reportOption to specify whether the issue information should be included in the project status report.
Short descriptionBrief description of the issue and its potential impact on the success of the project. As you start typing the title for your issue, related issues that potentially match your issue are displayed. Select the suggestion icon \(
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Suggestion icon\) to select from the list of predefined issue descriptions.
DescriptionDetails of the issue and its potential impact.
Work notesInformation to record and track the work accomplished for resolving the issue.
FieldDescription
NumberSystem-generated ID number with a configurable prefix.
StateCurrent state of the decision. All new decision records are created with Open state.The available states are: Pending, Open, Work in Progress, Closed Complete, Closed Incomplete, and Closed Skipped
PriorityUrgency of approving or implementing the decision based on possible impact.
Decision statusStatus of the decision. The available options are: Pending, Approved, and Rejected.
ImpactImpact on the outcome of the project if you do not implement the decision.
Approval requiredOption for determining whether approval of the decision is required.
Estimated CostEstimated cost of implementing the decision.
Due dateRequested date on which the decision must be approved or implemented.
Assigned toPrimary resource assigned to work on the decision. The default value is the name of the user creating the decision record.
ParentProject number to which this decision belongs.
Show on project status reportOption to specify whether the decision information should be included in the project status report.
Short descriptionBrief description of the decision such as what the decision is about, who made it, what it affects, and the decision outcome.As you start typing the title for your decision, related decisions that potentially match your decision are displayed. Select the Suggestion icon \(
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Suggestion icon\) to select a description from the list of predefined decision descriptions.
DescriptionDetails of the decision and its potential impact.
Work notesInformation to record and track the status of decision implementation or approvals.
FieldDescription
NumberSystem-generated number with a configurable prefix.
StateCurrent state of the action. All new action records are created with the state set to Open.The available states are: Pending, Open, Work in Progress, Closed Complete, Closed Incomplete, and Closed Skipped
PriorityUrgency for implementing or approving the action based on impact.
Estimated CostEstimated cost the action generates.
ImpactThe impact on the outcome of the project if you do not implement the action.
ApprovalStatus of approval from the stakeholders for the action. A user with approval administrator role can only change the status of approval.
Assigned toPrimary resource assigned to implement the action.
Due dateRequested date on which the action must be approved or implemented.
ParentThe project to which this action belongs.
Show on project status reportOption to specify whether the action information should be included in the project status report.
Short descriptionBrief description of the action such as what the action entails, how to implement the action, who it affects, and the action outcome.As you start typing the title for your action, the related actions that potentially match your action title appear. Select the Suggestion icon \(
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suggestion icon\) to select a description from the list of predefined actions.
DescriptionDetails of the action and its potential impact.
Work notesInformation about the action. Add work notes to communicate about the status of action approval, rejection, or implementation with other users.
FieldDescription
NumberSystem-generated ID number with a configurable prefix.
StateCurrent state of the request change. All new request change records are created in the Open state.The available states are: Pending, Open, Work in Progress, Closed Complete, Closed Incomplete, and Closed Skipped
PriorityUrgency for approving the requested changes based on impact.
Estimated CostEstimated cost the requested changes generate.
ImpactImpact on the outcome of the project if you do not approve the requested changes.
ApprovalStatus of approval from the stakeholders for the requested changes.
Assigned toPrimary resource assigned to work on the request change.
Due dateRequested date to complete the request change.
CategoryEntity for which you are creating the request change. The options are: Resource, Scope, Cost, and Schedule.
ParentProject number to which this request change belongs.
Show on project status reportOption to specify whether the request change information should be included in the project status report.
TitleTitle for the change request.
DescriptionDetails of the request change and its potential impact.
Business JustificationReason for requesting the proposed change in the project and its impact on the business.
Work notesAdditional information to indicate progress on the project request change.