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Guide to Raising Support Cases

Written by Phil Whitehead
Updated today

Raising a clear, well‑structured support case helps ensure issues are diagnosed quickly and resolved efficiently. Follow the guidance below to provide the right information from the start.


1. Writing the Subject Line

Include a one‑line summary that clearly states the core problem.
Examples:

  • “Invoice run failing with error code 503”

  • “Unable to access reporting module – authentication loop”

A good subject helps route your case correctly and speeds up triage.


2. What to Include in the Case Description

✔ Detailed Description

Explain the issue in full, covering:

  • What you were trying to do

  • What happened instead

  • When the issue started

  • How often it occurs

  • Who is affected

Avoid assuming the support team already understands your process or system—describe it clearly.


✔ Screenshots & Supporting Evidence

Include:

  • Screenshots

  • Error messages

  • URLs where the issue occurred

  • Logs (if applicable)

  • Files, examples, or reports demonstrating the problem

The more context you provide, the faster we can diagnose the issue.


✔ Steps Taken

Describe the exact steps to reproduce the issue:

  1. Step one

  2. Step two

  3. Step three

Also share any troubleshooting you’ve already attempted.


✔ Outcome Observed

Tell us:

  • What result you expected

  • What result you actually got

This helps us pinpoint where the process is failing.


✔ References

Include any:

  • Case numbers for related or historic issues

  • Internal ticket numbers

  • Documentation or links that help clarify the problem


3. Component / Module Selection

Choose the component or module in the dropdown that you feel fits best.
Don’t worry too much about getting this perfect—support can correct it during triage.


4. Priority Categorisation

Use the following definitions when selecting case priority:

P1 – Full System Outage

  • Complete production system unavailable

  • No users able to operate

  • Business‑critical immediate impact

P2 – Major Impact / Significant Financial Impact

  • Key functions unavailable (e.g., cannot generate invoices, cannot run any round)

  • High business impact

  • These take priority over all other queued cases

P3 – Issue with Limited Reach

  • An issue is present but not business‑critical

  • May be escalated to P2 after review if impact increases

P4 – “How do I…?” or Change Requests

  • Usability questions

  • Guidance requests

  • Desired configuration or change

  • No operational impact


5. How to Get Your Cases Resolved as Efficiently as Possible

To ensure the fastest possible turnaround:

  • Provide all relevant details upfront (screenshots, steps, expected vs actual outcome).

  • Use a clear, descriptive subject line.

  • Choose the most appropriate priority based on impact.

  • Don’t assume the support team understands your setup—explain everything.

  • Share references to earlier cases or examples that show the issue.

  • Respond quickly to follow‑up questions to keep the case moving.

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