Smart360 Account Transfer Request - FAQ's
Getting Started & Dashboard Overview
Q: How do I access the Account Transfer Request module in Smart360?
A: To access Account Transfer Requests:
Q: What information is displayed on the Account Transfer Dashboard?
A: The dashboard shows key metrics including:
- Pending Transfers: Number of total requests excluding completed and rejected status
- Completed This Month: Number of completed status requests for the current month
- Average Processing Time: Time between submitted date to completion date
- Success Rate: Completed requests / total requests × 100
- Search Functionality: Find requests by transfer ID, customer name, or account number
- Filter Options: Transfer type, date, status, and priority filters
Q: How do I create a new account transfer request?
A: To create an account transfer request:
- Click "
NewcreateTransferTransfer"Request" from the dashboard - Search and select the current account holder by name or account number
- Select transfer type and effective date
- Enter new account holder information
- Configure transfer settings (billing address, financial responsibility)
- Upload required documentation
- Review details and submit request
Customer Search & Account Selection
Q: How do I search for a customer when creating a transfer request?
A: Customer search functionality:
- Search Options: Enter customer name or account number
- Auto-suggestions: System displays suggestions below the search field as you type
- Account Details: After selection, view complete consumer information
- Profile Lock: Customer profile locks during request creation to prevent changes
- Validation: System verifies customer exists and account is eligible for transfer
Q: What customer information is displayed after search?
A: After selecting a customer, you'll see:
- Consumer Name: Full name from account records
- Account Number: Unique account identifier
- Service Address: Primary service location
- Billing Address: Current billing address
- Consumer Category: Account classification (Residential, Commercial, etc.)
- Outstanding Balance: Current amount owed on the account
Transfer Types & Scheduling
Q: What transfer types are available in the system?
A: Transfer types are configured in system settings and typically include:
- Ownership Transfer: Property sale or ownership change
- Tenant Transfer: Change in property tenant
- Business Transfer: Business ownership change
- Emergency Transfer: Urgent transfer situations
- Family Transfer: Transfer between family members Each type has specific requirements and approval workflows.
Q: How do I select the effective date for the transfer? A: Effective date selection:
Required Field: Must be selected before proceedingDate Picker: Use calendar widget to choose dateFuture Dates Only: System prevents selection of past datesBusiness Logic: Date affects billing cycle alignment and transfer coordinationValidation: System ensures date is valid and reasonable for processing timeline
New Account Holder Information
Q: What information is required for the new account holder?
A: Required new account holder information:
- First Name: Text input, cannot be empty
- Last Name: Text input, cannot be empty
- Email Address: Must be valid email format
- Phone Number: Must be valid phone number format
- Relationship to Current Customer: Select from dropdown (Spouse, Child, Parent, Sibling, Business partner, Other) All fields are mandatory and validated upon entry.
Q: How do I configure the billing address for the new account holder?
A: Billing address configuration:
Financial Responsibility & Transfer Settings
Q: How does financial responsibility transfer work?
A: Financial responsibility options:
- Transfer Outstanding Balance: New account holder assumes responsibility for existing debt (default option)
- Clear Balance Before Transfer: Current balance must be paid before transfer completes
- Required Selection: Must choose one option using radio buttons
- Impact: Choice affects transfer approval process and completion requirements
- Display: Outstanding balance amount shown prominently with transfer details
Q: What happens to the outstanding balance during transfer?
A: Outstanding balance handling:
- Balance Display: System shows current outstanding amount (e.g., ₹245.78)
- Transfer Option: Balance transfers to new account holder if selected
- Clear Option: Balance must be paid by current holder before transfer
- Effective Date: Financial responsibility changes on the specified effective date
- Documentation: Transfer details include balance transfer responsibility
Documentation & Requirements
Q: What documents are required for account transfer?
A: Document requirements typically include:
- Proof of Identity: Government-issued ID for both current and new account holders
- Proof of Address: Utility bill, lease agreement, or property deed
- Transfer Authorization: Signed authorization from current account holder
- Financial Verification: Payment history or credit verification
- Relationship Proof: Marriage certificate, family documents if applicable Specific requirements depend on transfer type and utility policies.
Q: How do I upload documents for the transfer request?
A: Document upload process:
- Document Types: All configured document types are visible
- Non-mandatory: Documents are not mandatory initially but required for completion
- Multiple Files: Can upload multiple sub-documents under each document type
- File Formats: Supports common formats (PDF, JPG, PNG)
- Upload Date: System records upload date for each document
- Verification: Documents require verification before transfer approval
Approval Process & Status Management
Q: What are the different transfer request statuses?
A: Transfer request status lifecycle:
- Pending: Newly created request awaiting acknowledgment
- In Progress: Request has been acknowledged and is being processed
- On Hold: Request temporarily paused (can be resumed)
- Completed: Transfer successfully completed
- Rejected: Request rejected with documented reason
Q: How do I acknowledge and manage transfer requests?
A: Request management process:
- Open the transfer request detail view
- Click "Acknowledgement" button to change status to In Progress
- Button changes to "Put on Hold" once acknowledged
- Use "Put on Hold" to pause request, "Resume" to continue
- Use "Approve Request" or "Reject Request" from Quick Actions
- Complete requirements checklist before approval
Q: What is the requirements checklist for transfer approval?
A: Requirements checklist includes:
- Proof of Identity: Identity verification for all parties
- Proof of Address: Address verification for new account holder
- Transfer Authorization: Proper authorization documentation
- Financial Verification: Financial background and responsibility verification All items must be completed and verified before transfer can be approved.
SLA Tracking & Performance
Q: How does SLA tracking work for transfer requests?
A: SLA monitoring includes:
- SLA Targets: Fixed thresholds (Acknowledgement: 2 hrs, Response: 4 hrs, Resolution: 24 hrs)
- SLA Due Date: Calculated from creation date plus defined resolution time
- Time Remaining: Current time minus target resolution time
- SLA Status: Shows "On Track" if within SLA rules, "Breached" if exceeded
- Real-time Updates: SLA status updates continuously based on current time
Q: What Quick Actions are available from the transfer request detail view?
A: Quick Actions include:
- Send Response to Consumer: Redirects to individual messaging in communication module
- Create Service Order: Redirects to service order tab for field coordination
- Add Internal Note: Redirects to communication tab for team notes
- Approve Request: Redirects to details tab requirements checklist
- Reject Request: Opens dialog box to enter rejection reason and close request
Service Orders & Field Coordination
Q: How do I create a service order for account transfer?
A: Service order creation:
Q: What information is displayed for existing service orders?
A: Service order tracking shows:
- SO Number: Unique service order identifier
- SO Name: Service order description
- SO Status: Current status of the service order
- Schedule Date: Planned completion date
- Created On/By: Creation date and user
- Assigned To/On: Technician assignment details
- Remarks: Special instructions or notes
- Actions: View details and download report options
Communication & Documentation
Q: How does the communication system work for transfer requests?
A: Communication functionality includes:
- Communication Tab: Display of all communications sent to consumer or internal notes
- Add Notes: User can add notes by selecting internal or consumer visibility
- Communication Types: Email, SMS, phone calls, and in-person interactions
- Timestamps: All communications logged with date, time, and user attribution
- Audit Trail: Complete history maintained for compliance and reference
Q: How do I view the transfer request timeline?
A: Timeline functionality:
- Timeline Tab: Shows all request-related activities tracked and logged
- Activity Log: Chronological list of actions, status changes, and communications
- User Attribution: Shows who performed each action with timestamps
- Status Lifecycle: Complete progression from Pending through completion
Audit Trail: Comprehensive record for compliance and analysis
Receipt Generation & Completion
Q: How do I generate and provide receipts for transfer requests?
A: Receipt generation process:
- Automatic Generation: Receipt created upon successful request submission
- Content: Includes all transfer information (account details, new holder info, transfer settings)
- Download Options: Can be downloaded as PDF file
- Print Options: Direct printing capability available
- Customer Copy: Provide receipt to customer for their records
- Tracking: Receipt includes transfer request ID for future reference
Q: What happens when a transfer request is approved?
A: Upon approval:
- Account Details Update: System updates account with new holder information
- Document Transfer: All uploaded documents associated with new account
- Billing Changes: Billing address and responsibility transfer as configured
- Status Update: Request status changes to "Completed"
- Notifications: Automated notifications sent to all parties
- Service Continuity: Utility services continue without interruption
Search, Filters & Reporting
Q: How do I search for specific transfer requests?
A: Search functionality includes:
- Search Fields: Transfer ID, customer name, account number
- Auto-complete: System provides suggestions as you type
- Real-time Results: Search results update immediately
- Case-Insensitive: Search works regardless of letter case
- Quick Access: Click results to open detailed request view
Q: What filtering options are available?
A: Available filters include:
- Transfer Type: Filter by Ownership Transfer, Tenant Transfer, Business Transfer, etc.
- Date Range: Filter by request creation date
- Status: Filter by Pending, In Progress, Completed, Rejected
- Priority: Filter by Low, Medium, High, Critical priority levels
- Financial Status: Filter by "Outstanding" or "Clear" based on account balance
Q: How is the success rate calculated?
A: Success rate calculation:
- Formula: (Completed requests / Total requests) × 100
- Time Period: Calculated for specified reporting period
- Status Inclusion: Includes all finalized requests (completed and rejected)
- Display: Shown as percentage with proper formatting
- Purpose: Measures transfer process effectiveness and quality
Troubleshooting & Common Issues
Q: Why can't I submit a transfer request?
A: Common submission issues:
- Required Fields: Ensure all mandatory fields are completed (names, email, phone, relationship, etc.)
- Transfer Type: Must select transfer type from dropdown
- Effective Date: Must select valid future date
- Financial Responsibility: Must choose outstanding balance handling option
- Documentation: Zero documents uploaded prevents completion
- Validation Errors: Address any field validation errors before submission
Q: What should I do if the customer search returns no results?
A: Search troubleshooting:
- Verify Information: Double-check customer name spelling and account number
- Try Variations: Use different name formats or partial account numbers
- Check Status: Ensure customer account is active in the system
- Account Verification: Verify account exists and customer has proper access
- Contact Support: If customer should exist, contact system administrator
Q: How do I handle transfer requests that require special approval?
A: Special approval handling:
- High-Value Accounts: Transfers involving large outstanding balances may require supervisor approval
- VIP Customers: VIP accounts may have special processing requirements
- Complex Situations: Unusual relationship types or documentation may need review
- Escalation: Use appropriate approval routing based on transfer type and amount
- Documentation: Add detailed notes explaining special circumstances
Q: What happens if documents fail verification?
A: Document verification issues:
- Rejection Reason: System or reviewer provides specific rejection reasons
- Re-upload: Customer must provide corrected or additional documentation
- Status Hold: Request remains on hold until verification is complete
- Communication: Notify customer of verification issues and requirements
- Timeline Impact: Verification delays may affect SLA compliance
Q: How do I handle rejected transfer requests?
A: Rejection handling:
- Rejection Dialog: System opens dialog box requiring rejection reason
- Documentation: Must provide detailed reason for rejection
- Customer Communication: System can automatically notify customer of rejection
- Status Change: Request status changes to "Rejected"
- History: Rejected requests appear in Transfer History tab
- Appeal Process: Customer may need to submit new request with corrected information