Modify lost reason for an opportunity

You can modify an existing Lost Reason for an Opportunity, using the Opportunity Lost Reason Code screen.

About this task

Note: The fields marked with * in the New Value dialog box are mandatory

Procedure

  1. Navigate to the Opportunity Lost Reason Code screen. To navigate to the Opportunity Lost Reason Code screen, perform the following steps:
    1. Log in to Sterling™ Business Center as an Enterprise Administrator.
    2. From the System Setup Home page, expand the Opportunity menu, and then click Manage Opportunity Lost Reason.
    The Opportunity Lost Reason Code screen is displayed. Existing lost reasons, if any, are displayed.
  2. For lost reason you want to modify, double-click the Short Description or the Description text box.
    Note: You cannot modify the content in the Value box.
  3. In the Short Description box, modify the brief description of the reason as you want it to appear throughout the system. The maximum number of characters you can enter in the Short Description box is 40 characters. It is recommended that you specify a unique short description.
  4. In the Description box, modify the detailed description of the reason. The maximum number of characters you can enter in the Description box is 100 characters.
  5. Click Save.