Issue Data Fields

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Issue data fields are used to track problems that need to be addressed. Unlike tasks, issues are not recurring, and issues are not associated with model requirements.

Name -- The name of the issue.

Description -- A description of the issue.

Start Date -- The start date or discovery date for the issue.

Due Date -- The date on which resolution of the issue is required.

Initiating Role -- The role initiating the issue.

Responsible Role -- The issue responsible for resolution of the issue.

Status -- The current status of the issue. Values include:

Out of Compliance
Resolution in Progress
Resolved Pending Review
In Compliance

Priority -- The priority of this issue. Values include:

Low
Medium
High
Critical

Category -- A category descriptor for this issue. Use of this field is flexible and it can be used as appropriate.

Type -- A type descriptor for this issue. Use of this field is flexible and it can be used as appropriate.

Root Cause -- The root cause of the problem that generated the issue.

Close Date -- The date on which the issue was closed.