Salesforce Use Case

Salesforce Use Case

I. Use Case Identification

  • Use Case ID: UCS-001

  • Use Case Title: Salesforce Use Case Template

  • Created By: [YOUR NAME]

  • Date Created: [DATE]

  • Last Updated: [DATE]

  • Version: 1.0

II. Overview

This section should provide a high-level summary of the Salesforce implementation project. It details the business context and the goals intended to be achieved with Salesforce.

  • [YOUR COMPANY NAME]

  • Objective of using Salesforce

  • Key stakeholders

III. Use Case Description

Provide a detailed description of the use case, including the business process or problem that Salesforce will address.

[BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE USE CASE]

IV. Actors

Identify all the actors (users, systems) involved in the use case and their roles.

  • Primary Actors: [YOUR DEPARTMENT] team members

  • Supporting Actors: IT Support, Third-party service providers

V. Preconditions

List all the conditions that must be true or the activities that must happen before the use case can start.

  • Salesforce is properly configured and accessible.

  • All data integrations are completed.

VI. Use Case Steps

  1. Login to Salesforce.

  2. Navigate to [SPECIFIC MODULE].

  3. Perform the necessary actions like data entry, report generation, etc.

  4. Verify results and take necessary follow-up actions.

  5. Logout.

VII. Postconditions

What must be true after the use case is complete, and what changes should occur in the system/data?

  • Data accurately reflects all user actions.

  • Reports are generated and distributed to stakeholders.

VIII. Exception Paths

List any alternative paths that can happen if a step in the main use case fails or conditions are not met.

  1. If login fails, provide error message and retry mechanism.

  2. If a report fails to generate, log the error and notify system administrator.

IX. Business Rules

Document any relevant business rules or policies that impact the use case.

  • Data privacy and security protocols must be followed.

  • Data retention policies for reports.

X. Assumptions

State assumptions that have been made during the planning of this use case.

  • All users have appropriate permissions set up in Salesforce.

  • There is consistent internet access for all users.

XI. Frequency

How often will the use case be executed? Daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed?

[FREQUENCY OF THE USE CASE]

XII. Future Considerations

Identify any potential changes or enhancements that might be considered for future phases.

  • Possible integration with additional systems.

  • Upgrades to Salesforce features or customizations.

XIII. Approval

Document the necessary approvals needed to execute and maintain the use case.

  • Project Manager: [YOUR MANGER'S NAME]

  • IT Department Head: [RELEVANT DEPARTMENT HEAD'S NAME]

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