Lookup Status
Lookup Status is used to manage predefined values (master data) that appear as dropdown options across the system.
It helps Admin users control what options users can select while filling forms such as:
- Qualification (SSC, HSC, Bachelor Degree)
- Skill Set
- Designation
- Employment Type
- Loan Type
- Leave Code
- Company Type
and many more.
This ensures data consistency and avoids manual or incorrect entries.
๐ How to Access Lookup Statusโ
- Click on the Search bar (Ctrl + K)
- Type Lookup Status
- Select Lookup Status

๐ Lookup Status Page Overviewโ
The Lookup Status page contains two main tabs:
- Lookup Type Master List
- Employment Type Master
๐ Lookup Type Master Listโ
This tab shows all lookup categories used in the system.
Examples:
- Skill Set
- Qualification
- Certification
- Designations
- Loan Types
- Pay Cadre
- Leave Code
- Company Types
Each lookup type controls what values appear in dropdown fields across the application.
Available Actionsโ
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Status Toggle | Enable or disable the lookup type |
| Edit | Modify lookup type settings |
| Ordering | Change display order |
| Download | Export lookup data |

๐ง Why Lookup Type Is Importantโ
For example:
- In Qualification, instead of typing manually, users select:
- SSC
- HSC
- Bachelor Degree
- Master Degree
This ensures:
- Clean data
- No spelling mistakes
- Standard values across reports
โ๏ธ Manage Lookup Values (Example: Skill Set)โ
Clicking on Edit for a lookup type opens its values.
Here you can:
- Add new values
- Enable or disable values
- Edit existing values
- Delete unused values
Example shown below for Skill Set:

Available Optionsโ
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Add New Lookup | Add a new value |
| Status Toggle | Enable / Disable value |
| Edit | Update value name |
| Delete | Remove value |
๐งพ Employment Type Masterโ
This tab is used to manage types of employment.
Examples:
- Full Time
- Part Time
Each employment type can be:
- Enabled or disabled
- Edited
- Counted (number of employees using it)

โ Summaryโ
Lookup Status helps Admin users to:
- Control dropdown values across the system
- Maintain clean and consistent data
- Avoid free-text entry mistakes
- Easily update master values without developer support
It is mainly used to define what options users can select, such as:
- Qualification (SSC, HSC, Degree)
- Skills
- Designations
- Employment types
- Leave codes
For further help, contact the EMGAGE Support Team.