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Setup Category: Consumer Categories

Setup Category: Consumer Categories FAQs


1. How do I add a new consumer category in SMART360?

Answer:
Follow these steps:

  1. Log into SMART360.
  2. Navigate to the OX Module.
  3. Select "Utility Setup".
  4. Choose the desired utility.
  5. Go to "Manage Account".
  6. Click on "Category".
  7. Click "Add".
  8. Enter the category name.
  9. Click "Submit".

2. What should I do if I can't access the Utility Setup section?

Answer:

  • Make sure you have the necessary permissions.
  • Contact your Tenant Admin to get access.

3. Why isn't the 'Add' button responding?

Answer:

  • Check if all required fields are filled.
  • Refresh the page or check your internet connection.

4. How can I view the list of all existing consumer categories?

Answer:

  1. Log into SMART360.
  2. Go to the OX Module.
  3. Open "Utility Setup".
  4. Select the desired utility.
  5. Go to "Manage Account" > "Category".
  6. The list is displayed in a table format.

5. What do I do if the category list is not displaying?

Answer:

  • Refresh the page.
  • Check your internet connection.
  • Clear your browser cache.

6. How do I edit an existing consumer category?

Answer:

  1. Log into SMART360.
  2. Go to OX Module > Utility Setup.
  3. Select the utility.
  4. Navigate to "Manage Account" > "Category".
  5. Click "Edit" beside the category.
  6. Make changes and click "Save".

7. Why can't I see the Edit button for a category?

Answer:

  • The category may have restrictions.
  • You may lack permissions. Contact your Admin.

8. How do I search for a specific consumer category?

Answer:

  1. Go to "Manage Account" > "Category".
  2. Enter at least 3 characters in the Search field.
  3. The results will automatically filter.

Answer:

  • Ensure correct spelling.
  • Check if the category exists.
  • Refresh the page and try again.

10. How do I sort consumer categories?

Answer:
Use the table headers in the Category tab to sort by name or creation date.

11. Can I delete a consumer category?

Answer:
Yes. Go to the Category tab, click the Delete icon next to the category, and confirm the deletion.

12. Why can't I delete a category?

Answer:

  • The category may be in use.
  • You might not have delete permissions.

13. What details are required to create a consumer category?

Answer:
Only the Category Name is mandatory; the description is optional.

14. How do I know if my category has been successfully added?

Answer:
A success confirmation appears, and the category is listed in the table.

15. The category name I entered isn't accepted. What do I do?

Answer:

  • Avoid special characters.
  • Ensure the field is not empty.
  • Keep it within character limits.

16. What happens if a duplicate category is created?

Answer:
The system will block the submission and prompt an error.

17. Why don't I see the updated category in the list?

Answer:

  • Refresh the page.
  • Clear browser cache.
  • Ensure the update was saved successfully.

18. What if the system doesn't show a confirmation after submission?

Answer:

  • Wait for a few seconds.
  • Check for session timeout or internet issues.

19. How can I check when a category was created?

Answer:
Check the 'Created Date' column in the Category list view.

20. How do I confirm that I’m editing the right category?

Answer:
Review the category name and verify it matches the intended entry before editing.

21. I edited a category but changes didn’t reflect. Why?

Answer:

  • Ensure required fields were properly filled.
  • Refresh the list or clear cache to view updated data.

22. Can I undo a category deletion?

Answer:
No. Once deleted, a category cannot be restored. Recreate it if necessary.

23. Why is the category tab missing?

Answer:

  • You may be in the wrong section.
  • Confirm you're in the correct utility.
  • Contact Admin to check access permissions.

24. Why is the system slow while loading category data?

Answer:

  • Check internet speed.
  • Use during off-peak hours.
  • Clear browser cache.

25. What if a newly added category isn’t searchable immediately?

Answer:

  • Refresh the page.
  • Ensure it was saved properly.
  • Try re-searching after a few moments.

26. Can I view consumer categories without logging in?

Answer:
No. Only authorized users with proper credentials can access category data.

27. What to do if my session times out while managing categories?

Answer:
Log back into SMART360 and resume where you left off. Data not submitted will be lost.

28. How to ensure categories are configured properly for a new utility?

Answer:

  • After creating a utility, go to Manage Account.
  • Add required categories.
  • Review the setup to confirm category availability.

29. Is there a limit to the number of consumer categories I can create?

Answer:
There’s no strict system limit, but excessive entries may impact performance. Organize logically.

30. How can I validate user access to specific categories?

Answer:

  • Check role-based permissions assigned by the Admin.
  • Only users with view/edit access can interact with categories.