3674528 - How to Generate Alerts for MDF Objects Using Document Generation - Employee Central

Since 2H 2025 Release, it is possible to generate Alerts via Document Generation. This Knowledge Base Article explains the step by step to Set Up this Alerts from scratch. 

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       1. Create a Document Generation Template Group:

       2. Create a Document Generation Template and assign the newly created Document Generation Group or use an existing one:

       3. Set Up Document Template Mappings as per your business needs:

• Example of Document Generation Template Mapping Rule:

       4. Create an Alert Message and assign the desired Document Generation Template Group:

       5. Create a Rule to Execute MDF Alert Event:

• Parameters (using Work Order as sample MDF Object):

• Business Rule:

       6. Assign the Rule to the MDF Object as a Post Save Rule:

       7. Perform the transaction in the MDF Object that will sent out the Alert.

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