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title: "Reason Types Module"
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> ℹ️ **Where is this module?**
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> ℹ️ This module is usually in the **Configuration **tab of the application

> Macro (toc)

The Reason Type module is where you can manage the set of reasons that can be used when the system prompts for an explanation of an action. Use the Reason Type module to control what reasons are available for a reason type.

# What is a Reason Type?

A reason type is a collection of reasons to choose as a response to a specific question. For example, an AUDIT reason type contains a set of reasons that you can select when you are prompted to explain why you made changes to data.

Providing a meaningful set of reasons makes it easier to analyze and report system changes.

# Layout of the Reason Types Module screen

# Adding a Reason to a Reason Type

1. In the Reason Types module select the **Reason Type** to which you want to add a reason. Reason types are supplied by the system and are usually given a meaningful name. If you are not sure which reason type to use, check the reasons listed for that type.
2. Click **Insert** and enter a new reason in the popup box. Reasons appear in alphabetical order in dialog boxes. To control the order in which reasons appear, prefix each reason with a two-digit number. The reasons will be sorted in the order of the numbers.
3. Click **Save** to save your changes.

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