Set the QC_IGNORE_REASON_MANDATORY Preference

Use this activity to set the QC_IGNORE_REASON_MANDATORY application preference to make mandatory the entry of a reason as to why a composite QC failure was ignored.

Activity Steps

  1. Access the CCPREF—Preference application from the main menu or quick launch to display the CCPREF—Search Preference screen.
  2. Enter the Preference Name—QC_IGNORE_REASON_MANDATORY
  3. Click Submit.
  4. Open the preference with the lowest level of scope to display the CCPREF—Preference Detail screen.

    The Scope for this preference is usually set at laboratory level.

  5. If Is System is checked, then:
    1. Uncheck Is System.
    2. Click Submit.
  6. Ensure that Setting Type is set to BOOLEAN.
  7. To make mandatory the entry of a reason as to why a QC failure was ignored, check Setting Value.

    When Ignoring a Composite QC Failure in a Workbook Session in the CCWKOP—Open Workbook application, or ignoring a composite QC failure when Releasing and Validating Results during Job and Sample Validation in the CCVALN—Validation application, and you do not supply a reason as to why it was ignored, then the ignoring of the composite QC failure does not proceed.

  8. To make optional the entry of a reason as to why a QC failure was ignored, uncheck Setting Value.

    When Ignoring a Composite QC Failure in a Workbook Session in the CCWKOP—Open Workbook application, or ignoring a composite QC failure when Releasing and Validating Results during Job and Sample Validation in the CCVALN—Validation application, and a reason is not supplied as to why it is ignored, then the ignoring of the composite QC failure proceeds regardless.

  9. Set the Preference Type to PREFERENCE.
  10. Ensure Is Active is checked.
  11. Click Submit.
  12. If Is System was initially checked, then:
    1. Check Is System.
    2. Click Submit.