CAPA Dependency Map

The Dependency Map provides a visual representation of CAPA actions and their sequential relationships. It helps stakeholders understand the flow of work, identify bottlenecks, and track progress at a glance.

What You Can Do

• Visualize action flow in a left-to-right sequence diagram.
• See status at a glance with color-coded action nodes.
• Identify bottlenecks by spotting incomplete actions that block downstream work.
• Track progress through the visual status indicators on each node.

Accessing the Dependency Map

1. Navigate to CAPA Management from the main navigation.
2. Expand a CAPA row in the list.
3. The Dependency Map appears in the expanded view, showing all actions for that CAPA.

Understanding the Map

Action Nodes

Each action is represented as a rectangular node containing:

Element	Description
Action ID	The unique identifier (e.g., “Action #42”).
Description	Truncated description of the action (first 25 characters).
Assignee	Name of the person responsible, or “Unassigned” if not yet assigned.
Status	Current status displayed in uppercase, color-coded to match the node border.

Arrows

Arrows connect sequential actions from left to right, indicating that each action depends on the completion of the previous one. This dependency flow helps teams understand the order of execution.

Color Coding

The map uses a consistent color scheme for action status:

Status	Node Border	Node Background	Text Color
Completed	Green	Light green	Green
In Progress	Amber	Light amber	Amber
Open / Pending	Grey	Light grey	Grey

Legend

Below the map, a legend displays the three status colors for reference:

• Green dot — Completed
• Amber dot — In Progress
• Grey dot — Open

Reading the Dependency Flow

The map reads left to right:

1. First action appears on the left. This is the starting point of the CAPA action sequence.
2. Arrows point from each action to the next, showing the dependency chain.
3. Last action appears on the right. When this action is completed, the sequence is finished.

Tip

Use the dependency map during team meetings to quickly review CAPA progress. The visual format makes it easy to identify which actions are blocking the completion of the CAPA.

Scrolling and Overflow

When a CAPA has many actions, the map extends horizontally. The container supports horizontal scrolling so you can view all actions regardless of the number.

Note

The dependency map shows a linear sequence. Each action is shown as depending on the previous one. For complex CAPAs with parallel work streams, coordinate through the action management page where individual action statuses can be updated independently.

Integration with CAPA Workflow

The dependency map is part of the expanded CAPA view on the main CAPA list page. It works alongside:

• Action list — Detailed view of each action with edit and status update controls.
• Bulk assignment — Assign multiple actions to a user from the expanded view.
• Effectiveness review — Available when the map shows all actions as completed (green).

When all nodes in the map are green (completed), the CAPA is ready for the effectiveness review phase.