This chapter discusses the following topics:

Overview
Explains why electronic signatures are used, lists eligible programs, outlines the electronic signatures workflow, discusses categories, profiles, tables and fields, and filters.

Completing Prerequisite Activities
Lists the prerequisite activities which allow the user to set up electronic signature control records, and discusses setting up audit trails, defining signature reason codes, and reviewing security control settings.

Defining Electronic Signature Profiles
Lists the steps to set up and use electronic signature profiles with an overview, details on creating signature groups, refreshing signature profiles, updating signature profiles, and activating electronic signature profiles.

Recording Electronic Signatures
Describes how to record electronic signatures and gives details on transaction scoping and product change control.

E-Mail Notifications
Discusses signature profile activation e-mails and signature failure e-mails.

Reporting
Explains where reports and inquiries related to electronic signatures are available, including details on setup reports, electronic signature reports, and functional reports and inquiries.

Archiving and Restoring Records
Explains how to use E-Signature Archive/Delete (36.12.14.22) and E-Signature Restore (36.12.14.23).