Problem:
I found that the incident cancellation UI Action implementation at Cancel Incident UI Action using a GlideModal confirmation introduces unnecessary complexity and reduces maintainability. A simpler approach using a standard browser confirmation dialog combined with clear server-side logic for setting the incident state to "Cancelled," adding work notes for traceability, and redirecting the user is more readable and easier to maintain.
Proposed Enhancement:
Simplify the incident cancellation UI Action by removing the GlideModal confirmation and replacing it with a straightforward alert prompt. The revised UI Action should:
- Use a simple confirmation dialog for user acknowledgment
- Clearly log cancellation in work notes for traceability
- Update the incident state to "Cancelled" (state = 8)
- Redirect the user appropriately after cancellation
- Follow ServiceNow best practices by clearly separating client-side confirmation and server-side business logic
Goal:
To improve code simplicity, maintainability, and user experience by refactoring the incident cancellation UI Action following ServiceNow client-server scripting best practices.
Assign to Me:
I would like this issue assigned to me to proceed with implementation and validation of the improved UI Action.
Problem:
I found that the incident cancellation UI Action implementation at Cancel Incident UI Action using a GlideModal confirmation introduces unnecessary complexity and reduces maintainability. A simpler approach using a standard browser confirmation dialog combined with clear server-side logic for setting the incident state to "Cancelled," adding work notes for traceability, and redirecting the user is more readable and easier to maintain.
Proposed Enhancement:
Simplify the incident cancellation UI Action by removing the GlideModal confirmation and replacing it with a straightforward alert prompt. The revised UI Action should:
Goal:
To improve code simplicity, maintainability, and user experience by refactoring the incident cancellation UI Action following ServiceNow client-server scripting best practices.
Assign to Me:
I would like this issue assigned to me to proceed with implementation and validation of the improved UI Action.