requesteddocument

A requesteddocument is a data object used in information systems to represent a document that has been requested by a user or automated process. It is not the content of the document itself, but a record that tracks the request and related metadata while the document may be retrieved, generated, or prepared for delivery.

The object is designed to manage the lifecycle of document requests, enable access control, and coordinate fulfillment across systems or departments. It separates the act of requesting from the document resource, allowing independent handling of the request process and the document itself.

Typical attributes include an identifier, the referenced documentId, the requester identifier, status, priority, requestedDate, dueDate, and retrieval or delivery method. Additional fields may include mimeType, fileSize, version, accessRights, provenance, and notes.

The lifecycle commonly includes states such as requested, processing, prepared, delivered, fulfilled, canceled, and failed, with automated transitions, approvals, and notifications as appropriate.

Common use cases include records requests in government or corporate environments, internal document retrieval in knowledge management systems, and customer-facing file delivery in support platforms. Privacy, auditability, and retention policies govern how requesteddocuments are created, stored, and disposed.

In data models, a requesteddocument is typically a separate resource that can reference a document resource. It is often exposed via APIs as JSON with identifiers and status fields, and can be filtered, sorted, and linked to user accounts for access control and auditing.