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How Do I Configure a Corrective Action Root Cause?


A corrective action root cause is the underlying reason why a problem, incident, or non-compliance occurred, which the corrective action aims to eliminate to prevent recurrence. Example of Root Causes include human error, lack of training, or equipment failure.


This article includes step-by-step instructions on how to configure a corrective action root cause.


  1. On the left side menu, go to Settings and click Corrective Action Types.
  2. Click +New Corrective Action Root Cause.
  3. Enter the Name, and Description of the root cause.
  4. Click Save & Submit.


  1. A field with a red asterisk beside it means it is required and you will not be able to complete your work without filling in these fields i.e. the name and description.

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