The due dates for Deviations, CAPA Actions, and Effectiveness Checks cannot be changed after they are created. Once a Deviation is in the In Assessment status or later, you must create an Extension Request to adjust the due date for any of the above records.
Create Extension Requests as needed for Deviations, CAPA Actions, and Effectiveness Checks. QA Approvers are required to approve Extension Requests before the associated due dates are changed. If an Extension Request is rejected and returned for revision, you can update the Extension Request and resubmit it.
Complete the following steps to create an Extension Request:
- Expand the Extension Request section and click Create to open the Create Extension Request page.
- Enter the Title of the Extension Request.
- Select a Revised Due Date for when you anticipate the source record can be completed. If the extension is approved, the Current Due Date is updated to this date.
- Enter a Justification for why an extension is needed.
- Click Save to save the information.
- Expand the Team section and click Manage Team.
- Search for and select the QA Approvers responsible for reviewing the Extension Request.
- Click Save to save the QA Approvers. Vault updates the Extension Request status to In Approval and assigns an Extension Request Approval task to the selected QA Approvers.