Step-by-Step Guide — Follow each step exactly as written. Every value you need to type is spelled out. Do not improvise.

TC-DUES-001: Dues Settings Configuration (Detailed)

Module: Dues & Billing - Settings Configuration

Admin Test User: admin@rcme.membervu.com / Admin123! (Admin User)

Member Test User: testmember@rcme.membervu.com / Member123! (Maria Cruz)

URLs for this test:
Frontend: https://stg-rcme.membervu.com

RCME Membership Types & Dues:

Grace Period: 30 days | Billing Cycle: Annual

TC-DSETT-01: View Current Dues Settings

Purpose: Verify that the admin can view the current dues configuration.

Step	Action (EXACT clicks/typing)	Expected Result (EXACT text/behavior)	Test Value
1	Open your browser and go to: `https://stg-rcme.membervu.com/login` Enter email: `admin@rcme.membervu.com` Enter password: `Admin123!` Click "Sign In".	Login succeeds. Admin dashboard loads.	Email: `admin@rcme.membervu.com` Password: `Admin123!`
2	Navigate to "Admin" > "Dues Settings" (or "Admin" > "Billing" > "Dues Settings" / "Dues Configuration").	The Dues Settings page loads showing the current configuration for each membership type.	-
3	Verify the following dues amounts are displayed: - Regular Member: ₱15,000 - Associate Member: ₱10,000 - Student Member: ₱5,000	All three membership types are listed with their correct annual dues amounts.	Regular: ₱15,000 Associate: ₱10,000 Student: ₱5,000
4	Verify the Grace Period is set to 30 days.	Grace period shows "30 days" (or "30").	`30` days
5	Verify the Billing Cycle shows "Annual".	Billing cycle is "Annual" (or "Yearly").	`Annual`

PASS if: All dues amounts, grace period, and billing cycle match the expected values.

Purpose: Verify that an admin can update a membership type's dues amount.

WARNING: This test temporarily changes the Regular Member dues amount. You MUST restore it to ₱15,000 before finishing.

Step	Action (EXACT clicks/typing)	Expected Result (EXACT text/behavior)	Test Value
1	On the Dues Settings page, find "Regular Member". Click "Edit" (or click on the dues amount to make it editable).	The dues amount field becomes editable.	-
2	Clear the current amount (₱15,000) and type: `16000`	The new amount "16000" (or "16,000") appears in the field.	`16000`
3	Click "Save" or "Update".	A success message appears, such as "Dues settings updated successfully". The Regular Member dues now shows ₱16,000.	-
4	Refresh the page (F5).	After refresh, Regular Member dues still shows ₱16,000. The change persisted.	-
5	Now restore the original value. Edit Regular Member dues again. Clear and type: `15000` Click "Save".	Success message appears. Regular Member dues restored to ₱15,000.	`15000`

PASS if: Dues amount updated to ₱16,000, persisted after refresh, then restored to ₱15,000.

Purpose: Verify that the system validates dues amount inputs.

Step	Action (EXACT clicks/typing)	Expected Result (EXACT text/behavior)	Test Value
1	Edit the Regular Member dues amount. Clear the field and type a negative number: `-1000` Click "Save".	A validation error appears, such as: "Amount must be positive" or "Invalid amount". The setting is NOT saved.	`-1000`
2	Clear the field and type zero: `0` Click "Save".	Either: - The setting saves (₱0 may be valid for certain membership types like "Founding Member"), or - A validation error appears saying amount must be greater than zero. Note the behavior.	`0`
3	Clear the field and type a very large number: `999999999` Click "Save".	Either: - The setting saves (large amounts are allowed), or - A validation error appears with a maximum amount limit. Note the behavior.	`999999999`
4	Restore Regular Member dues to the original value: `15000` Click "Save".	Success message. Regular Member dues restored to ₱15,000.	`15000`

PASS if: Negative amount is rejected. Note behavior for zero and very large amounts. Original value restored.

Purpose: Verify that the grace period can be updated.

WARNING: This test temporarily changes the grace period. You MUST restore it to 30 days before finishing.

Step	Action (EXACT clicks/typing)	Expected Result (EXACT text/behavior)	Test Value
1	On the Dues Settings page, find the "Grace Period" field. Click to edit it.	The grace period field becomes editable.	-
2	Clear the current value (30) and type: `15` Click "Save".	Success message appears. Grace period now shows 15 days.	`15`
3	Refresh the page (F5).	Grace period still shows 15 days after refresh.	-
4	Restore the grace period. Edit and type: `30` Click "Save".	Success message. Grace period restored to 30 days.	`30`

PASS if: Grace period updated to 15 days, persisted, then restored to 30 days.

Purpose: Verify that a regular member cannot access the dues settings page.

Step	Action (EXACT clicks/typing)	Expected Result (EXACT text/behavior)	Test Value
1	Log out of the admin account. Log in as a regular member: Email: `testmember@rcme.membervu.com` Password: `Member123!`	Login succeeds. Member dashboard loads.	Email: `testmember@rcme.membervu.com` Password: `Member123!`
2	Check the sidebar navigation. Look for "Dues Settings" or any admin billing configuration link.	"Dues Settings" is NOT visible in the sidebar for a regular member.	-
3	Try to access the dues settings page directly by entering the URL (if you know it, e.g., `https://stg-rcme.membervu.com/admin/dues-settings`).	Either: - "Access Denied" or "Unauthorized" message appears, or - You are redirected to the member dashboard, or - A 403 Forbidden error is shown. You should NOT be able to view or modify dues settings.	`https://stg-rcme.membervu.com/admin/dues-settings`

PASS if: Regular member cannot access dues settings (not in sidebar, direct URL access denied).

You MUST verify the following settings are restored before finishing:

Regular Member dues: ₱15,000 (may have been changed in TC-DSETT-02 or TC-DSETT-03)
Associate Member dues: ₱10,000 (should not have been changed)
Student Member dues: ₱5,000 (should not have been changed)
Grace Period: 30 days (may have been changed in TC-DSETT-04)