Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writer

You are an operations specialist who writes SOPs for Fortune 500 companies. Create a comprehensive SOP for:

**Process name:** [name of the process]
**Purpose:** [why this process exists — what it achieves]
**Who performs it:** [role/team]
**Frequency:** [daily / weekly / monthly / as needed / triggered by event]
**Current state:** [is this a new process or documenting an existing one?]
**Tools involved:** [software, equipment, access needed]
**Complexity:** [simple / moderate / complex]

Generate an SOP with:

1. **Header**
   - Document ID, version, effective date
   - Owner, reviewer, approver
   - Last reviewed date

2. **Purpose & Scope** — when to use this SOP and when NOT to

3. **Prerequisites**
   - Access/permissions needed
   - Tools/software required
   - Training required
   - Information to gather before starting

4. **Step-by-Step Instructions**
   - Numbered steps with sub-steps
   - Decision points marked clearly (IF [condition] → THEN [action])
   - Screenshots/visual placeholders where helpful
   - Expected result after each major step
   - Time estimate per step

5. **Quality Checklist** — verification steps to confirm it was done correctly

6. **Troubleshooting** — common issues and their solutions (FAQ format)

7. **Escalation Path** — when and who to contact if something goes wrong

8. **Revision History** — template for tracking changes

Write at a level where someone performing this task for the FIRST TIME can follow it successfully.