🔗 Merging Deviations

• How it works
• Tips & Best Practices
• FAQ

🛠️ How it works

• Navigate to your team’s “Deviation Management” tab.

• Switch to the deviations list if you are currently in the actions section.

• Select at least two deviations by checking the boxes to the left of the entries.

• Click the “🔗 Merge” button above the list.

📌 Note on different categories

• If the selected deviations belong to different categories, the merge will initially be blocked.

• In this case, an information dialog will appear.

• Change the categories of the deviations to a uniform value to proceed with the merge.
  📸 Screenshot tip: “Different deviation categories” dialog with category consistency notice.

A dialog will open to create the new parent deviation.

• Enter a title and the other required information, then save.

📸 Screenshot: Checkboxes for selecting multiple deviations

ℹ️ Info

• The original deviations remain but are linked to the new main deviation.

• Only deviations within the same team can be merged.

• When merging, ensure the deviations are categorized consistently.

✨ Tips & Best Practices

• 💡 Merge only deviations that are thematically related – this makes them easier to understand.

• 📌 Give the new deviation a clear, descriptive name, e.g., “Delivery Delay Q2 – Overview.”

• 🔄 Check the categories of deviations before merging and adjust them if necessary.

❓ FAQ

What happens to the individual deviations?
→ They remain and are automatically linked to the new main deviation.

Can I undo a merge?
→ ❌ No, a merge cannot be undone. Carefully review whether deviations should be merged before proceeding.

Why can’t I merge deviations?
→ Check whether the deviations have different categories. Standardize them to perform the merge.