Audit System Hooks
Overview
Below is a business-focused explanation of the Audit System Hooks report, written for operational, compliance, and governance users of Dafater.
Audit System Hooks – Business Explanation
Overview
The Audit System Hooks report provides visibility into system-level customizations and behavioral overrides that affect how Dafater screens, forms, and processes behave.
In business terms, it answers a critical question:
“What standard system behavior has been changed, by whom, and where does it affect daily operations?”
This report is essential for governance, audit control, risk management, and change oversight.
What Business Information This Report Provides
The report shows: - Which system rules or settings have been modified - What standard behavior was overridden - Which business documents or screens are affected - The nature of the change (label, visibility, mandatory rules, defaults, permissions, etc.)
This helps management understand: - Why users may see different behavior than expected - Whether changes were intentional, approved, and still required - If system behavior aligns with current policies and compliance requirements
When and Why to Use This Report
When to Use
- During internal or external audits
- After process changes or system issues
- Before major upgrades or policy rollouts
- When users report unexpected system behavior
- During role, permission, or workflow reviews
Why It Matters
- Prevents unauthorized or forgotten custom changes
- Reduces operational risk caused by hidden overrides
- Ensures process consistency across teams and branches
- Supports regulatory and internal compliance
Key Columns and Their Business Meaning
| Column | Business Meaning |
|---|---|
| Document Type | The business object affected (e.g., customer record, transaction, master data) |
| Field Name | The specific field whose behavior was changed |
| Property | What aspect was altered (visibility, mandatory status, default value, label, etc.) |
| Old Value | Original system behavior |
| New Value | Current behavior being enforced |
| Property Type | Category of change (data, display, validation, permission-related) |
| Owner / Modified By | Accountability – who introduced the change |
| Modified On | When the change was made |
These columns allow business users to trace cause-and-effect between system behavior and operational outcomes.
Available Filters and Their Business Purpose
| Filter | Business Purpose |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Focus on a specific business process or module |
| Property Type | Identify only critical changes (e.g., mandatory fields, permissions) |
| Modified By | Review changes made by a specific role or individual |
| Date Range | Audit changes within a specific period |
| Field Name | Investigate issues related to a particular data point |
Filters help narrow the report to high-risk or high-impact changes, saving review time.
How to Interpret the Results for Business Decisions
What to Look For
- Changes that impact approvals, validations, or mandatory fields
- Overrides that conflict with current policies
- Old customizations that are no longer relevant
- Multiple changes affecting the same document or field
Business Decisions Supported
- Whether to retain, revert, or revise a customization
- Identifying training gaps if users rely on workarounds
- Strengthening change approval controls
- Preparing audit evidence and explanations
Common Use Cases and Scenarios
1. Audit & Compliance Review
Auditors use this report to verify that: - System behavior aligns with documented policies - Changes were authorized and traceable
2. Unexpected System Behavior
When users say:
“This field suddenly became mandatory”
or
“This option is no longer visible”
This report quickly shows what changed and why.
3. Pre-Upgrade Risk Assessment
Before system upgrades, the report identifies: - Custom changes that may conflict with standard updates - Areas needing business validation
4. Process Standardization
Management uses the report to: - Remove unnecessary customizations - Align processes across departments and locations
5. Accountability & Governance
Helps enforce: - Proper change approval processes - Clear ownership of system behavior changes
Summary
The Audit System Hooks report is a governance and control tool, not a technical report.
It empowers business leaders to:
- Understand how Dafater has been customized
- Reduce operational and compliance risks
- Maintain transparency and accountability
- Ensure system behavior supports business strategy—not surprises it
If you want, I can also provide: - A management-level summary version - Audit checklist guidance using this report - Best practices for reviewing and approving system changes
Report Information
- Module: Custom
- Related DocType: Property Setter
- Report Type: Script Report
- Standard: Yes