Creating resignation reasons Resignation reasons must be created to use the resignation action. To set up resignation reasons, navigate to Administrator > Set Up > Resource Components > Personal Information > Resignation Reasons. Click Create. Specify this information: Effective Date This field is required. Specify the first date when this resignation reason will be available for selection by users. Resignation Reason This field is required. Specify a name for the reason. For example, PERSONAL, RELOCATING. Description Specify a description. If left blank, the reason name defaults. Active Select this check box to make the reason active. Clear the check box to inactivate it. Click Save.