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Use stage definition assignments to dynamically apply different stage journeys to records of the same object and record type. Customize stage progressions based on field values in the record.

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Use stage definition assignments to dynamically apply different stage journeys to records of the same object and record type. Customize stage progressions based on field values in the record.
| Available in: Lightning Experience |
| Available in: Automotive Cloud, Education Cloud, Financial Services Cloud, Health Cloud, Insurance Cloud, Life Sciences Cloud, and Manufacturing Cloud. View edition availability. |
| User Permissions Needed | |
|---|---|
| To configure stage management: | Stage Management Design User |
Before you get started, ensure that you have:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name and API Name | Enter the name of the stage definition assignment. The API name is auto-populated from the stage definition assignment name that you enter. If necessary, you can change the API name. |
| Reference Object | Select the object that the stage definition applies to, such as Case, Incident, or Opportunity. |
| Reference Object Record Type (optional) | Select a record type if you want this stage definition to apply only to a specific type of record for the object. |
| Stage Definition | Search for and select the stage definition that you want to assign to the object. |
| Description (optional) | Enter the details about the purpose or logic of the assignment. |
The selected stage definition applies to all records that match the reference object and, if specified, the record type. You can now add rule criteria to dynamically assign different stage definitions based on field value.

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