Software Change Request (SCR) Form
SCR #: ____________________ REQUIREMENT
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CHANGE REQUEST INITIATION: Originator: _________________________________________ Phone#:
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Date Submitted: ____/____/____ System Name: ______________________________________________ Version Number:
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CONFIGURATION ITEM: Software: ______ Documentation: ______
CHANGE TYPE: New Requirement: ______ Requirement Change: ______ Design Change: ______ Other: ______
REASON: Legal: ______ Business: ______ Performance Tuning: ______ Defect: ______
PRIORITY: Emergency: ______ Urgent: ______ Routine: ______ Date Required: ____/____/____
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: (Detail functional and/or technical information. Use attachment if necessary.)
Attachments: Yes / No
TECHNICAL EVALUATION: (To be completed by Contractor. Use attachment if necessary.)
Received By: _______________________ Date Received: ___/___/___ Assigned To: _______________________ Date Assigned:
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Type of Software Affected:
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Modules/Screens/Tables/Files Affected:
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Documentation Affected: Section # Page # Date Completed Initial
Requirements Specification ___________ ________ ______/______/______ _______
System Design Specification ___________ ________ ______/______/______ _______
System Test Plan ___________ ________ ______/______/______ _______
Training Plan ___________ ________ ______/______/______ _______
User System Reference Manual ___________ ________ ______/______/______ _______
System Maintenance Manual ___________ ________ ______/______/______ _______
Other (Specify) ___________ ________ ______/______/______ _______
TIME ESTIMATES: (To be completed by Contractor. Use attachment if necessary.)
Lifecycle Stage Est. Time Act. Time Date Comp. Remarks
Analysis/Design __________ __________ ____/____/____
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Coding/Testing __________ __________ ____/____/____
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Acceptance __________ __________ ____/____/____
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Total Hours: ________ ________
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Impact Analysis Needed: Yes / No
(If yes, include impact on technical performance, resources, schedule, etc.)
APPROVALS: Change Approved: ______ Change Not Approved: ______ Hold (Future Enhancement): ______
1. Signature ________________________________________________ Date:
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2. Signature ________________________________________________ Date:
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3. Signature ________________________________________________ Date:
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SCR Form V1.0 (8/8/99)
See Reverse for Instructions
SCR Form V1.0 (8/8/99)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING AND PROCESSING THE SCR FORM
This form will be used to request changes to DOE information system software and documentation. The form is appropriate for all stages in the lifecycle,
and may be initiated by DOE or Contractor personnel. All change requests will be evaluated and will require approvals. A Software Change Request
(SCR) should contain
only one change item. A separate SCR should be completed for each requested change. The form is a tool for initiating,
evaluating, and tracking project change control requests. It may be modified or tailored to accommodate specific client/project requirements. The
Software Change Control Log provides a suggested format for recording and maintaining software change request data.
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(Initiators Complete the Shaded Areas; Contractors Complete the TECHNICAL EVALUATION and TIME ESTIMATES Sections)
FIELD DEFINITION
SCR #: A sequential number beginning with the organizational code (e.g., HR0000194). For requests initiated by the Contractor, a sequential number beginning with the alpha
character C (e.g., C0000194). The numbers will be assigned and controlled by configuration management personnel or designees, and tracked by project. Initiators will be
notified as to the specific SCR numbers assigned.
REQUIREMENT #: Number of the requirement to be changed (if known). Note: If the requested change is a new requirement, a specific requirement number may not be assigned or available at
the time of the request.
CHANGE REQUEST Information about the initiator of the change request, and the software/documentation impacts.
INITIATION:
Originator: Name of person initiating the SCR.
Phone #: Phone number of originator.
Date Submitted: Date form submitted to DOE or Contractor.
System Name: Name of system. List full name of system and acronym.
Version Number: Version number of software/documentation to be changed (e.g., V1.0, V2.0, V2.1).
CONFIGURATION Configuration item affected. Place a "X" in the appropriate area.
ITEM:
Software: System component (e.g., operating systems/communications/applications software).
Documentation: System component (e.g., requirements specification/training plan).
CHANGE TYPE: Type of change being requested. Place a "X" in the appropriate area. Specify other.
New Requirement: Requirement was not identified in original specifications.
Requirement Change: Requirement needs to be altered.
Design Change: Original design needs to be changed.
Other: Indicates other than above change types. Specify in the CHANGE DESCRIPTION area.
REASON: Place a "X" in the appropriate area. Prepare a brief justification identifying the basis for initiating the SCR and the expected benefits. Use the CHANGE DESCRIPTION area of
the form if sufficient space is available; otherwise, use an attachment. Assist the appropriate personnel in ranking priorities.
Legal: Mandate by changes in Federal and/or State regulations and laws.
Business: Mandated change related to DOE business and policy changes.
Performance Tuning: Change(s) required to improve application usability (e.g., improved screen layout, conversions), or platform/operating software performance.
Defect: A problem with a system/application that requires a change (e.g., program abend, program error).
PRIORITY: Ranking to identify action or response to an SCR. Place a "X" in the appropriate area.
Emergency: A change in operational characteristics that, if not accomplished without delay, will impact system operability.
Urgent: A change that, if not accomplished promptly (e.g., prior to the next production cycle), will impact system effectiveness.
Routine: A change that can be planned, scheduled, and prioritized.
Date Required: The date the change is needed.
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Detailed functional and/or technical information about the change. Use an attachment, if necessary, to provide adequate detail or supporting documentation (e.g., statement of
new requirement).
Attachments: If attachments are included, circle "Yes," if not, circle "No."
TECHNICAL To be completed by Contractor. Provides tracking data of technical approach.
EVALUATION:
Received By: Name of person (Contractor) who initially received or originated the SCR.
Date Received: Date SCR received by Contractor.
Assigned To: Person who is being assigned the responsibility for the technical evaluation.
Date Assigned: Date assigned to assignee.
Type of Software Identify type(s) of software affected by the change (e.g., operating system software, application software). Also identify all dependent or
Affected: subordinate interfacing applications that may be affected by the change. Include name(s) and version number(s) if applicable. If necessary, use the
CHANGE DESCRIPTION area or an attachment for additional information.
Modules/Screens/ Identify modules/screens/tables/files affected by the change. Include name(s) and version number(s) if applicable. If necessary, use the
Tables/Files Affected: CHANGE DESCRIPTION area or an attachment for additional information.
Documentation Identify documentation affected by the change. Include section and page number(s). Enter the date completed and the initials
Affected: of the author. If necessary, use the CHANGE DESCRIPTION area or an attachment for additional information.
TIME ESTIMATES: To be completed by Contractor. Identify the lifecycle stage(s) affected by the change. Post the estimated and actual time required, and date(s) completed. Total the estimated
times and provide any remarks.
Impact Analysis Needed: If a impact analysis is needed, circle "Yes" and attach to the SCR form; otherwise, circle "No." An impact analysis of the change request should
have details on impacts to the Project Plan (i.e., available technical staff, schedule, costs, etc.).
APPROVALS: Acquire the approval signatures for authorizing the SCR (e.g., Client - Project Management Officer (PMO), Point of Contact (POC), Contractor - Project Manager (PM)). Select
one option by placing a "X" in the appropriate action area: Change Approved, Change Not Approved, or Hold (Future Enhancement). Note: Individuals authorized to approve
change requests are identified in the project Configuration Management Plan.
