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title: Define measure consequences for the threshold rules
description: Set actions or responses to trigger when the test measure results fall outside the predefined acceptable limits.
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# Define measure consequences for the threshold rules

Set actions or responses to trigger when the test measure results fall outside the predefined acceptable limits.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Service Test Management** > **Test Definitions** > **All**.

2.  Select the test definition that you want to open.

3.  In the Threshold Rules related list, select a threshold rule for which you want to define consequences.

4.  In the Test Measure Consequences related list, define consequences for the threshold rules by selecting **New**.

5.  On the form, fill in the fields.

    |Field|Description|
    |-----|-----------|
    |Number|Auto-generated ID for the measure consequences.|
    |Name|Name of the measure consequence for the threshold rule. For example, send a warning to the system.|
    |Prescribed action|Action that is taken when the threshold rule falls outside its prescribed limit.|
    |Repeat action|Option to repeat the action until the desired result achieves.|
    |Threshold rule|Name of the threshold rule for which you’re defining the measure consequences.|
    |Validity start date time|Valid date and time on which the test takes effect.|
    |Validity end date time|Valid date and time on which the test expires.|
    |Description|Description of the threshold rule consequence.|

6.  Select **Submit**.