2847067 - Is it possible to to default start date and end date when applying for leave?

You want to default the start date and end date when submitting leave request via ESS or MSS for a specific Time Type

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Yes, this is possible.

1. You need to create a business rule

  **this rule will set the start date = date today and the end date 7days from the start date. 

2. Assign this rule in the timeType field of the EmployeeTime object as onChange rule.

Please see more Take Rule examples from the handbook

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