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# Automated Test Framework use case: test a business rule

# Automated Test Framework use case: test a business rule {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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This use case illustrates testing a business rule with the Automated Test Framework.{#atf-biz-rule-use__g1y_ktq_mx}

## Before you begin

Role required: atf_test_admin

## About this task

This example tests a business rule that sets the value of Locked out to true when active is set to false. Figure 1. Automated Test Framework: Business rule example   

## Procedure

1. Impersonate a user with the necessary permissions.  
   In this example, the step impersonates the admin user.  
   Figure 2. Step 1 - Impersonate   

2. Open a form for the table to which this business rule applies.  
   This example opens a new User form.  
   Figure 3. Step 2 - Open a New Form   

3. Set values on the form that meet the requirements for submitting the form and for triggering the business rule.  
   This example sets values for the Active, Last name, and First name fields.  
   Figure 4. Step 3 - Set Field Values   

4. Submit the form.  
   Figure 5. Step 4 - Submit Form   

5. Validate that the business rule ran.  
   In this example the business rule tested sets Locked out to true if Active is set to false.  
   Figure 6. Step 5 - Field Values Validation   

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