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How to set up the batch payments process restart reminder

The Batch Payment Processor is activated from the “Start” button on the Merchant Facility and processes new transactions every 10 minutes. This workflow is used if the Batch Payment Processor has been running and has been turned off for more than 24 hours.

Quick Steps:

  1. Clone Workflow rule " Batch Payments Process Restart Reminder [ADD TIME BASED WORKFLOW]" and rename to "Batch Payments Process Restart Reminder"
  2. Add a Time-Dependant Action. Set it to fire 1 day after Rule Trigger date.
  3. Add Action - Use existing workflow - "Email Alert: send reminder that Batch Payments Processor has been stopped and should be restarted [UPDATE WHO RECEIVES THIS NOTIFICATION]"
  4. Update the recipient of the Email Action "Email Alert: send reminder that Batch Payments Processor has been stopped and should be restarted [UPDATE WHO RECEIVES THIS NOTIFICATION]" to be a contact in your organisation that will follow up this email alert.

1. Open Setup

1.1. Search for and select 'Workflow Rules'

2. Read about Workflows and select 'Continue'

This page can be turned off.

3. Scroll down and select 'Batch Payments Process Restart Reminder [ADD TIME BASED WORKFLOW]'

This may be located on the second page.

4. Select 'Clone'

Select 'Clone'

4.1. Re-name the workflow rule 'Batch Payments Process Restart Reminder' and select 'Save & Next'

Re-name the workflow rule 'Batch Payments Process Restart Reminder' and select 'Save & Next'

5. Select the 'Add Time Trigger' button

Select the 'Add Time Trigger' button

5.1. Set Time Trigger to '1 day after Rule Trigger Date' and 'Save'

Set Time Trigger to '1 day after Rule Trigger Date' and 'Save'

6. Select the 'Add Workflow Action' button in the Time Dependent Workflow Action section.

Select the 'Add Workflow Action' button in the Time Dependent Workflow Action section.

6.1. Select 'Select Existing Action from the drop down menu

Select 'Select Existing Action from the drop down menu

6.2. Select 'Email Alert' from the Choose Action Type drop down menu

Select 'Email Alert' from the Choose Action Type drop down menu

6.3. Add 'Email Alert: send reminder that Batch Payments Processor has been stopped and should be restarted …' and 'Save'

Add 'Email Alert: send reminder that Batch Payments Processor has been stopped and should be restarted …' and 'Save'

Scroll across image to see actions.

7. Select 'Edit' on the Actions list for the new rule

Select 'Edit' on the Actions list for the new rule

7.1. Select 'User' from the 'Recipient Type' drop down list

Select 'User' from the 'Recipient Type' drop down list

7.2. Add chosen Admin User to receive email notification and 'Save'

Add chosen Admin User to receive email notification and 'Save'

8. Select 'Done' button to complete the workflow rule

Select 'Done' button to complete the workflow rule

8.1. Select 'Activate' to begin the workflow process

Select 'Activate' to begin the workflow process

8.2. Set 'Default Workflow User' and Save

Set 'Default Workflow User' and Save

If a Default Workflow User has already been set, this step will be skipped.