How do I submit user suggestions in the Service Guide?
This article explains how service technicians can submit user suggestions directly during troubleshooting in the Service Guide to capture new knowledge from real service cases.
Written By Matthias Musenbrock
Last updated About 1 month ago
What are user suggestions?
User suggestions allow service technicians to capture valuable knowledge directly while working on a real service case.
During troubleshooting, users can suggest:
New symptoms that are not yet available in the heatmap
New causes if no suitable cause exists for the current fault
All suggestions are submitted from the field and reviewed later by editors or administrators.
How do I suggest a new symptom?
Start troubleshooting a machine in the Service Guide
Scroll to the suggested symptoms at the bottom of the screen
Select Suggest new symptom
Enter a title and a description
Optionally upload an image
Submit the suggestion
The suggestion is sent directly for review.

How do I suggest a new cause?
New causes are suggested after troubleshooting is completed.
Complete the troubleshooting process
Select Select another cause
Choose one of the following options:
Select an existing cause, or
Create a new cause
If you create a new cause:
Enter a title
Enter a description
Optionally upload an image
Submit the suggestion
The suggestion is sent directly for review.

What happens after I submit a suggestion?
After submission:
The suggestion is stored as user feedback from the field
Editors or administrators review the suggestion in the Knowledge Hub
The suggestion may be accepted, edited, or rejected
No changes are applied automatically.
Important notes
User suggestions do not immediately change the heatmap
Clear titles and descriptions improve review quality
Images help reviewers better understand the issue
FAQ
Can I submit more than one suggestion in a service case?
Yes. You can submit multiple symptoms or causes if needed.
Will my suggestion be applied immediately?
No. All suggestions require manual review.