Service Level Agreements (SLA) in Pega
## Overview
Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in Pega define the expected time for completing assignments or
resolving cases. They help organizations meet business commitments and improve customer
satisfaction.
## Key Components of SLA
- **Goal**: The ideal time to complete a task (e.g., resolve in 2 days).
- **Deadline**: The maximum time allowed (e.g., 5 days).
- **Passed Deadline**: Defines what happens after the deadline is missed.
- **Urgency**: Priority of the assignment increases as time passes.
## Best Practices
- Always configure SLAs based on business SLAs, not technical assumptions.
- Avoid overusing escalations; instead, focus on realistic goals.
- Use different SLAs for high, medium, and low-priority cases.
## Real-Time Example
In a **Loan Application** system:
- SLA for Document Verification: Goal = 2 days, Deadline = 4 days.
- SLA for Risk Assessment: Goal = 1 day, Deadline = 3 days.
If deadlines are breached, the system automatically escalates to a manager.