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-# Robustness Checks for Business Analysis
-
-> **Objective:** Prevent incomplete specifications and broken references from reaching development.
-
-## Overview
-
-This document consolidates all robustness checks implemented across the business-analyse workflow. Each check serves to catch issues early, before they cause ralph-loop failures or runtime errors.
-
----
-
-## Phase 1: Module Specification Checklist (Step-03d)
-
-> **When:** Before marking module status = "specified"
-> **Blocking:** YES - Module CANNOT proceed to handoff with failing checks
-
-### Purpose
-
-Ensures each module has ALL required components before being marked as "specified". Prevents incomplete modules from reaching step-04 consolidation.
-
-### Checks (31 total)
-
-#### SECTION 1: Data Model (3 checks)
-
-| # | Check | Minimum | Blocking | Rationale |
-|---|-------|---------|----------|-----------|
-| 1.1 | Entities count | ≥2 | YES | Single-entity modules are rare and likely incomplete |
-| 1.2 | Entity attributes | Each entity ≥3 attributes | YES | Entities with <3 attributes are incomplete |
-| 1.3 | Entity relationships | All entities have relationships or marked standalone | NO (WARNING) | Standalone entities should be rare |
-
-#### SECTION 2: Business Rules (3 checks)
-
-| # | Check | Minimum | Blocking | Rationale |
-|---|-------|---------|----------|-----------|
-| 2.1 | Business rules count | ≥4 | YES | Modules need validation/calculation logic |
-| 2.2 | BR categories | ≥2 categories (VAL/CALC/WF/SEC/DATA) | YES | Single-category modules likely incomplete |
-| 2.3 | BR module prefixes | All BRs use module prefix | YES | Prevents ID collisions in multi-module apps |
-
-#### SECTION 3: Use Cases & Requirements (4 checks)
-
-| # | Check | Minimum | Blocking | Rationale |
-|---|-------|---------|----------|-----------|
-| 3.1 | Use cases count | ≥6 | YES | CRUD (5) + 1 business-specific minimum |
-| 3.2 | UC module prefixes | All UCs use module prefix | YES | Prevents ID collisions |
-| 3.3 | Functional requirements count | ≥4 | YES | FRs must cover key functionality |
-| 3.4 | UC-FR linkage | Every UC has ≥1 linked FR | YES | Orphan UCs indicate incomplete requirements |
-| 3.5 | FR-BR linkage | Every FR has ≥1 linked BR | NO (WARNING) | FRs without BRs may lack validation logic |
-
-#### SECTION 4: Permissions (3 checks)
-
-| # | Check | Minimum | Blocking | Rationale |
-|---|-------|---------|----------|-----------|
-| 4.1 | Permissions count | ≥5 | YES | CRUD (4) + 1 business action minimum |
-| 4.2 | Permission format | Module: `{app}.{module}.{action}` or Section: `{app}.{module}.{section}.{action}` | YES | Wrong format breaks RBAC system |
-| 4.3 | Role permissions | All roles have ≥1 permission | YES | Roles without permissions are useless |
-
-#### SECTION 5: UI & Navigation (4 checks)
-
-| # | Check | Minimum | Blocking | Rationale |
-|---|-------|---------|----------|-----------|
-| 5.1 | Sections count | ≥2 | YES | Modules need list + form minimum |
-| 5.2 | Wireframes count | 1 per section | YES | EVERY section MUST have wireframe |
-| 5.3 | Navigation entries | ≥1 | YES | Module must be accessible in menu |
-| 5.4 | Navigation route patterns | No `/list` or `/detail/:id` suffixes | YES | list route = module route (index), detail route = module + /:id. FORBIDDEN: `/module/list`, `/module/detail/:id` |
-
-#### SECTION 6: I18N & Messages (3 checks)
-
-| # | Check | Minimum | Blocking | Rationale |
-|---|-------|---------|----------|-----------|
-| 6.1 | i18n keys count | ≥42 | YES | Entities, fields, messages, validation, navigation |
-| 6.2 | i18n languages | All keys have 4 languages (fr/en/it/de) | YES | Missing translations break multi-language |
-| 6.3 | Messages count | ≥4 | YES | 1 success, 1 error, 1 warning, 1 info minimum |
-
-#### SECTION 7: Seed Data (2 checks)
-
-| # | Check | Minimum | Blocking | Rationale |
-|---|-------|---------|----------|-----------|
-| 7.1 | CORE seed data sections | All 7 sections present | YES | Missing CORE data breaks deployment |
-| 7.2 | Business seed data | Template defined | NO (WARNING) | Helps with testing |
-
-**CORE sections required:**
-1. `navigationModules`
-2. `navigationSections`
-3. `navigationResources`
-4. `navigationTranslations`
-5. `permissions`
-6. `rolePermissions`
-7. `permissionConstants`
-
-#### SECTION 8: API Endpoints (2 checks)
-
-| # | Check | Minimum | Blocking | Rationale |
-|---|-------|---------|----------|-----------|
-| 8.1 | API endpoints count | ≥5 | YES | CRUD (5) minimum |
-| 8.2 | API permissions | Every endpoint has permission | YES | Endpoints without permissions are security holes |
-
-#### SECTION 9: Validations (1 check)
-
-| # | Check | Minimum | Blocking | Rationale |
-|---|-------|---------|----------|-----------|
-| 9.1 | Validations count | ≥1 | YES | Modules need field validation rules |
-
-#### SECTION 10: Gherkin Scenarios (1 check)
-
-| # | Check | Minimum | Blocking | Rationale |
-|---|-------|---------|----------|-----------|
-| 10.1 | Gherkin scenarios count | ≥2 | NO (WARNING) | Enables automated testing |
-
-### Failure Handling
-
-**IF ANY blocking check fails:**
-
-1. **STOP** - Do NOT mark module as "specified"
-2. **DISPLAY** table of failures with details
-3. **ACTIONS:**
-   - Fix ALL blocking failures
-   - Re-run step-03d validation
-   - Proceed only when ALL blocking checks pass
-
-**Example output:**
-
-```
-═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-  MODULE SPECIFICATION INCOMPLETE - Projects
-═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-
-| Section | Check | Required | Actual | Status | Details |
-|---------|-------|----------|--------|--------|---------|
-| Business Rules | BR categories | ≥2 | 1 | ✗ FAIL | Only VAL category present |
-| Use Cases | UC count | ≥6 | 4 | ✗ FAIL | Missing business-specific UCs |
-| Wireframes | Count | 3 | 2 | ✗ FAIL | Missing wireframe for "Settings" section |
-
-ACTIONS REQUIRED:
-1. Add business rules in ≥1 other category (CALC, WF, SEC, or DATA)
-2. Add 2 more use cases (business-specific)
-3. Create wireframe for "Settings" section
-4. Re-run step-03d validation
-
-DO NOT PROCEED TO CONSOLIDATION UNTIL ALL CHECKS PASS
-═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-```
-
----
-
-## Phase 2: Cross-Module Reference Validation (Step-04)
-
-> **When:** During consolidation, before marking application as "consolidated"
-> **Blocking:** YES - Unresolved references BLOCK handoff
-
-### Purpose
-
-Verifies ALL cross-module entity references are resolvable. Prevents FK constraint violations and runtime errors during ralph-loop code generation.
-
-### Process
-
-1. **Build Entity Registry**
-   - Extract all entities from all modules
-   - Map: `{moduleCode → [entities]}`
-
-2. **Extract Cross-Module References**
-   - Scan all `entity.relationships[]` for references to other modules
-   - Format: `"ModuleName.EntityName.FieldName"` or `"ModuleName.EntityName"`
-
-3. **Validate References**
-   - ✓ Target module exists
-   - ✓ Target entity exists in target module
-   - ✓ Target field exists (if specified)
-
-4. **Validate Dependency Graph Alignment**
-   - For each cross-module reference, verify dependency edge exists
-   - Auto-fix: add missing edges (with warning)
-
-5. **Detect Circular Dependencies**
-   - BLOCKING ERROR if cycles detected
-   - User must break cycles manually
-
-### Checks
-
-| # | Check | Blocking | Failure Action |
-|---|-------|----------|----------------|
-| 1 | Target module exists | YES | BLOCKING ERROR - list invalid references |
-| 2 | Target entity exists | YES | BLOCKING ERROR - list invalid references |
-| 3 | Target field exists | NO (WARNING) | Assume PK ("Id") if not specified |
-| 4 | Dependency edge exists | NO (WARNING) | Auto-fix: add missing edge |
-| 5 | No circular dependencies | YES | BLOCKING ERROR - user must fix |
-
-### Example Output
-
-**Success:**
-
-```
-═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-  CROSS-MODULE REFERENCES VALIDATED
-═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-
-| Source Module | Source Entity | Target | Type | Status |
-|---------------|---------------|--------|------|--------|
-| TimeTracking | TimeEntry | Projects.Project.Id | FK (N:1) | ✓ RESOLVED |
-| LeaveManagement | LeaveRequest | Projects.Employee.Id | FK (N:1) | ✓ RESOLVED |
-| AbsenceManagement | Absence | Projects.Employee.Id | FK (N:1) | ✓ RESOLVED |
-| Reporting | ProjectReport | Projects.Project.Id | FK (N:1) | ✓ RESOLVED |
-
-Total: 4 cross-module references
-All references RESOLVED ✓
-No circular dependencies ✓
-═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-```
-
-**Failure (unresolved reference):**
-
-```
-═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-  CROSS-MODULE REFERENCES FAILED
-═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-
-BLOCKING ERRORS:
-
-1. Module "TimeTracking": Entity "TimeEntry" references non-existent entity "Task" in module "Projects"
-   - Source: TimeEntry.taskId
-   - Target: Projects.Task (NOT FOUND)
-   - Fix: Either create "Task" entity in Projects module, or remove reference
-
-2. Module "Reporting": Entity "ProjectReport" references non-existent module "Analytics"
-   - Source: ProjectReport.analyticsId
-   - Target: Analytics.Report (module does not exist)
-   - Fix: Either create "Analytics" module, or remove reference
-
-ACTIONS REQUIRED:
-1. Fix ALL unresolved references listed above
-2. Return to step-03a for affected modules
-3. Re-run step-04 consolidation
-
-DO NOT PROCEED TO HANDOFF UNTIL ALL REFERENCES RESOLVED
-═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-```
-
-**Failure (circular dependency):**
-
-```
-═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-  CIRCULAR DEPENDENCIES DETECTED
-═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-
-BLOCKING ERROR: Cycles found in dependency graph
-
-Cycle 1: Orders → Invoices → Payments → Orders
-Cycle 2: Customers → Contacts → Customers
-
-ACTIONS REQUIRED:
-1. Break cycles by:
-   - Moving shared entities to a separate "Core" module
-   - Using event-driven communication instead of FK
-   - Removing unnecessary dependencies
-2. Return to step-02 decomposition
-3. Fix dependency graph
-4. Re-run step-03 module specification
-5. Re-run step-04 consolidation
-
-DEVELOPMENT CANNOT PROCEED WITH CIRCULAR DEPENDENCIES
-═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-```
-
----
-
-## Phase 3: Ralph Readiness Validation (Step-05c)
-
-> **When:** After artifacts deployed (step-05b), before launching /ralph-loop
-> **Blocking:** YES - Development blocked if critical checks fail
-
-### Purpose
-
-Final gate to ensure business analysis is 100% ready for implementation. Catches issues before ralph-loop starts, preventing failed development attempts.
-
-### Checks (9 categories)
-
-| # | Category | Checks | Blocking | Purpose |
-|---|----------|--------|----------|---------|
-| 1 | Module Status | All modules status = "handed-off" | YES | Incomplete modules break ralph-loop |
-| 2 | PRD Files | All PRD files exist, valid structure, file counts match | YES | Ralph-loop reads PRDs for tasks |
-| 3 | Dependency Graph | Valid, no cycles, topological order correct | YES | Determines module implementation order |
-| 4 | Cross-Module References | All references resolvable | YES | Prevents FK constraint errors |
-| 5 | Handoff Completeness | All 7 file categories, brToCodeMapping, apiEndpointSummary | YES | Missing data breaks code generation |
-| 6 | i18n Keys | All keys have 4 languages | NO (WARNING) | Missing translations won't block dev |
-| 7 | Master Feature | Status = "handed-off", handoff complete | YES | Ralph-loop needs master handoff |
-| 8 | Progress Tracker | File exists, structure valid, task count matches | NO (WARNING) | Used for progress tracking |
-| 9 | Final Readiness | Aggregate all checks, calculate score | YES if <100% | All critical checks must pass |
-
-### Readiness Score
-
-```
-Readiness Score = (passed critical checks / total critical checks) × 100%
-```
-
-**Thresholds:**
-- **100%** → READY FOR DEVELOPMENT ✓
-- **<100%** → NOT READY - FIX REQUIRED ✗
-
-### Example Output
-
-**Ready:**
-
-```
-═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-  RALPH READINESS CHECK - COMPLETE
-═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-
-Validation Summary:
-  ✓ Module status validation: PASS (5/5 modules)
-  ✓ PRD files validation: PASS (5/5 files)
-  ✓ Dependency graph validation: PASS (4 edges)
-  ✓ Cross-module references validation: PASS (4 references)
-  ✓ Handoff completeness check: PASS (5/5 modules)
-  ⚠ i18n keys validation: WARNING (1 missing translation)
-  ✓ Master feature validation: PASS
-  ✓ Progress tracker validation: PASS
-
-Readiness Score: 100% (7/7 critical checks passed, 1 warning)
-
-Status: READY FOR DEVELOPMENT ✓
-
-Next Steps:
-  1. Address warnings (optional, recommended)
-  2. Review progress tracker: .ralph/progress.txt
-  3. Launch development: /ralph-loop
-     (Use /ralph-loop -r ONLY to resume an interrupted loop)
-═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-```
-
-**Not Ready:**
-
-```
-═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-  RALPH READINESS CHECK - FAILED
-═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-
-Status: NOT READY FOR DEVELOPMENT ✗
-
-Critical Issues Found:
-  ✗ Module status validation: FAIL (1/5 modules incomplete)
-    - Reporting module status is "specified", must be "handed-off"
-    - Fix: Return to step-05a-handoff.md for Reporting module
-
-  ✗ PRD files validation: FAIL (1/5 files invalid)
-    - prd-Reporting.json has wrong structure (filesToCreate at root level)
-    - Fix: Re-run ss derive-prd --feature {path} --output .ralph/prd-Reporting.json
-
-Required Actions:
-  1. Fix all critical issues listed above
-  2. Re-run validation: load step-05c-ralph-readiness.md
-  3. Only proceed to /ralph-loop when all critical checks pass
-
-DO NOT PROCEED TO /RALPH-LOOP UNTIL ALL CRITICAL CHECKS PASS
-═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
-```
-
----
-
-## Common Patterns & Best Practices
-
-### 1. Fail Fast, Fail Clear
-
-**Principle:** Detect issues as early as possible, provide clear error messages with actionable fixes.
-
-**Example:**
-- ✗ BAD: "Validation failed" (vague, no action)
-- ✓ GOOD: "Entity 'Task' not found in Projects module. Fix: Create Task entity or remove reference from TimeEntry.taskId"
-
-### 2. Progressive Validation
-
-**Principle:** Validate at each step, not just at the end.
-
-**Checkpoints:**
-- Step-03d: Module completeness (before marking "specified")
-- Step-04: Cross-module coherence (before marking "consolidated")
-- Step-05c: Development readiness (before /ralph-loop)
-
-### 3. Auto-Fix vs. Manual Fix
-
-**Auto-fix (safe):**
-- Add missing dependency edges (with warning)
-- Auto-correct casing (PascalCase, camelCase)
-- Fill default values (e.g., PK = "Id" if not specified)
-
-**Manual fix (requires user decision):**
-- Circular dependencies (how to break?)
-- Unresolved entity references (create or remove?)
-- Permission conflicts (intentional or error?)
-
-### 4. Severity Levels
-
-| Level | Symbol | Meaning | Action |
-|-------|--------|---------|--------|
-| PASS | ✓ | Check passed | Continue |
-| WARNING | ⚠ | Non-blocking issue | Recommend fix, allow continue |
-| ERROR | ✗ | Blocking issue | STOP, fix required |
-
-### 5. Display Standards
-
-**Always include in error messages:**
-1. **What failed** - Clear identification of the issue
-2. **Why it matters** - Impact if not fixed
-3. **How to fix** - Specific actionable steps
-4. **Where to go** - Which step to return to
-
-**Example:**
-
-```
-✗ BLOCKING ERROR: Cross-module reference unresolved
-
-WHAT: TimeTracking.TimeEntry references Projects.Task (NOT FOUND)
-WHY: This will cause FK constraint violation in database
-HOW TO FIX:
-  Option 1: Create "Task" entity in Projects module
-  Option 2: Remove reference from TimeEntry (change taskId to projectId)
-WHERE: Return to step-03a1-setup.md for TimeTracking module
-```
-
----
-
-## Troubleshooting Guide
-
-### Issue: Module Fails Specification Checklist
-
-**Symptoms:**
-- Module has < minimum required components
-- Step-03d validation fails
-
-**Diagnosis:**
-1. Check which sections failed (entities, UCs, BRs, wireframes, etc.)
-2. Review minimum requirements per section
-
-**Fix:**
-1. Add missing components until minimums met
-2. Re-run step-03d validation
-3. Proceed only when ALL blocking checks pass
-
----
-
-### Issue: Cross-Module Reference Unresolved
-
-**Symptoms:**
-- Step-04 reports "entity not found"
-- Cross-module FK references fail validation
-
-**Diagnosis:**
-1. Identify source module + entity
-2. Identify target module + entity
-3. Check if target entity exists in target module
-
-**Fix:**
-1. **If target entity missing:**
-   - Create target entity in target module
-   - OR remove reference from source entity
-2. **If target module missing:**
-   - Create target module
-   - OR remove reference from source entity
-3. Re-run step-04 consolidation
-
----
-
-### Issue: Circular Dependencies Detected
-
-**Symptoms:**
-- Step-04 reports "circular dependencies"
-- Dependency graph has cycles
-
-**Diagnosis:**
-1. Identify cycle path (A → B → C → A)
-2. Analyze relationships causing cycle
-
-**Fix:**
-1. **Option 1: Create Core module**
-   - Move shared entities to new "Core" module
-   - Other modules depend on Core (no cycle)
-2. **Option 2: Use events instead of FK**
-   - Replace direct FK with event-driven communication
-   - Breaks dependency link
-3. **Option 3: Remove unnecessary dependency**
-   - Review if dependency is truly needed
-   - Remove if redundant
-4. Return to step-02, fix dependency graph
-5. Re-run step-03 for affected modules
-6. Re-run step-04 consolidation
-
----
-
-### Issue: Ralph Readiness Check Fails
-
-**Symptoms:**
-- Step-05c reports readiness score < 100%
-- Critical checks failed
-
-**Diagnosis:**
-1. Review failed checks in summary
-2. Identify missing/invalid artifacts
-
-**Fix:**
-- **Module status incomplete:** Return to step-05a for affected module
-- **PRD files invalid:** Re-run `ss derive-prd` for affected module
-- **Handoff incomplete:** Return to step-05a, complete handoff section
-- **Cross-module refs broken:** Return to step-04, fix references
-- Re-run step-05c after fixes
-
----
-
-## Metrics & Success Criteria
-
-### Module Specification Checklist
-
-**Target:**
-- 100% blocking checks passed
-- 0-5 warnings acceptable
-
-**Success:**
-- Module marked as "specified"
-- Ready for consolidation
-
-### Cross-Module Validation
-
-**Target:**
-- 100% references resolved
-- 0 circular dependencies
-
-**Success:**
-- Application marked as "consolidated"
-- Ready for handoff
-
-### Ralph Readiness
-
-**Target:**
-- 100% critical checks passed
-- Warnings addressed or documented
-
-**Success:**
-- Application ready for /ralph-loop
-- 0% chance of ralph-loop failure due to incomplete BA
-
----
-
-**Last Updated:** 2026-02-08
-**Version:** 1.0
-**Author:** SmartStack CLI Team
-**Based on:** Analysis of BA session 03b76b8b-ea1c-4f1e-a636-bd46b0c33e02
+# Robustness Checks for Business Analysis
+
+> **Objective:** Prevent incomplete specifications and broken references from reaching development.
+
+## Overview
+
+This document consolidates all robustness checks implemented across the business-analyse workflow. Each check serves to catch issues early, before they cause ralph-loop failures or runtime errors.
+
+---
+
+## Phase 1: Module Specification Checklist (Step-03d)
+
+> **When:** Before marking module status = "specified"
+> **Blocking:** YES - Module CANNOT proceed to handoff with failing checks
+
+### Purpose
+
+Ensures each module has ALL required components before being marked as "specified". Prevents incomplete modules from reaching step-04 consolidation.
+
+### Checks (31 total)
+
+#### SECTION 1: Data Model (3 checks)
+
+| # | Check | Minimum | Blocking | Rationale |
+|---|-------|---------|----------|-----------|
+| 1.1 | Entities count | ≥2 | YES | Single-entity modules are rare and likely incomplete |
+| 1.2 | Entity attributes | Each entity ≥3 attributes | YES | Entities with <3 attributes are incomplete |
+| 1.3 | Entity relationships | All entities have relationships or marked standalone | NO (WARNING) | Standalone entities should be rare |
+
+#### SECTION 2: Business Rules (3 checks)
+
+| # | Check | Minimum | Blocking | Rationale |
+|---|-------|---------|----------|-----------|
+| 2.1 | Business rules count | ≥4 | YES | Modules need validation/calculation logic |
+| 2.2 | BR categories | ≥2 categories (VAL/CALC/WF/SEC/DATA) | YES | Single-category modules likely incomplete |
+| 2.3 | BR module prefixes | All BRs use module prefix | YES | Prevents ID collisions in multi-module apps |
+
+#### SECTION 3: Use Cases & Requirements (4 checks)
+
+| # | Check | Minimum | Blocking | Rationale |
+|---|-------|---------|----------|-----------|
+| 3.1 | Use cases count | ≥6 | YES | CRUD (5) + 1 business-specific minimum |
+| 3.2 | UC module prefixes | All UCs use module prefix | YES | Prevents ID collisions |
+| 3.3 | Functional requirements count | ≥4 | YES | FRs must cover key functionality |
+| 3.4 | UC-FR linkage | Every UC has ≥1 linked FR | YES | Orphan UCs indicate incomplete requirements |
+| 3.5 | FR-BR linkage | Every FR has ≥1 linked BR | NO (WARNING) | FRs without BRs may lack validation logic |
+
+#### SECTION 4: Permissions (3 checks)
+
+| # | Check | Minimum | Blocking | Rationale |
+|---|-------|---------|----------|-----------|
+| 4.1 | Permissions count | ≥5 | YES | CRUD (4) + 1 business action minimum |
+| 4.2 | Permission format | Module: `{app}.{module}.{action}` or Section: `{app}.{module}.{section}.{action}` | YES | Wrong format breaks RBAC system |
+| 4.3 | Role permissions | All roles have ≥1 permission | YES | Roles without permissions are useless |
+
+#### SECTION 5: UI & Navigation (4 checks)
+
+| # | Check | Minimum | Blocking | Rationale |
+|---|-------|---------|----------|-----------|
+| 5.1 | Sections count | ≥2 | YES | Modules need list + form minimum |
+| 5.2 | Wireframes count | 1 per section | YES | EVERY section MUST have wireframe |
+| 5.3 | Navigation entries | ≥1 | YES | Module must be accessible in menu |
+| 5.4 | Navigation route patterns | No `/list` or `/detail/:id` suffixes | YES | list route = module route (index), detail route = module + /:id. FORBIDDEN: `/module/list`, `/module/detail/:id` |
+
+#### SECTION 6: I18N & Messages (3 checks)
+
+| # | Check | Minimum | Blocking | Rationale |
+|---|-------|---------|----------|-----------|
+| 6.1 | i18n keys count | ≥42 | YES | Entities, fields, messages, validation, navigation |
+| 6.2 | i18n languages | All keys have 4 languages (fr/en/it/de) | YES | Missing translations break multi-language |
+| 6.3 | Messages count | ≥4 | YES | 1 success, 1 error, 1 warning, 1 info minimum |
+
+#### SECTION 7: Seed Data (2 checks)
+
+| # | Check | Minimum | Blocking | Rationale |
+|---|-------|---------|----------|-----------|
+| 7.1 | CORE seed data sections | All 7 sections present | YES | Missing CORE data breaks deployment |
+| 7.2 | Business seed data | Template defined | NO (WARNING) | Helps with testing |
+
+**CORE sections required:**
+1. `navigationModules`
+2. `navigationSections`
+3. `navigationResources`
+4. `navigationTranslations`
+5. `permissions`
+6. `rolePermissions`
+7. `permissionConstants`
+
+#### SECTION 8: API Endpoints (2 checks)
+
+| # | Check | Minimum | Blocking | Rationale |
+|---|-------|---------|----------|-----------|
+| 8.1 | API endpoints count | ≥5 | YES | CRUD (5) minimum |
+| 8.2 | API permissions | Every endpoint has permission | YES | Endpoints without permissions are security holes |
+
+#### SECTION 9: Validations (1 check)
+
+| # | Check | Minimum | Blocking | Rationale |
+|---|-------|---------|----------|-----------|
+| 9.1 | Validations count | ≥1 | YES | Modules need field validation rules |
+
+#### SECTION 10: Gherkin Scenarios (1 check)
+
+| # | Check | Minimum | Blocking | Rationale |
+|---|-------|---------|----------|-----------|
+| 10.1 | Gherkin scenarios count | ≥2 | NO (WARNING) | Enables automated testing |
+
+### Failure Handling
+
+**IF ANY blocking check fails:**
+
+1. **STOP** - Do NOT mark module as "specified"
+2. **DISPLAY** table of failures with details
+3. **ACTIONS:**
+   - Fix ALL blocking failures
+   - Re-run step-03d validation
+   - Proceed only when ALL blocking checks pass
+
+**Example output:**
+
+```
+═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+  MODULE SPECIFICATION INCOMPLETE - Projects
+═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+| Section | Check | Required | Actual | Status | Details |
+|---------|-------|----------|--------|--------|---------|
+| Business Rules | BR categories | ≥2 | 1 | ✗ FAIL | Only VAL category present |
+| Use Cases | UC count | ≥6 | 4 | ✗ FAIL | Missing business-specific UCs |
+| Wireframes | Count | 3 | 2 | ✗ FAIL | Missing wireframe for "Settings" section |
+
+ACTIONS REQUIRED:
+1. Add business rules in ≥1 other category (CALC, WF, SEC, or DATA)
+2. Add 2 more use cases (business-specific)
+3. Create wireframe for "Settings" section
+4. Re-run step-03d validation
+
+DO NOT PROCEED TO CONSOLIDATION UNTIL ALL CHECKS PASS
+═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+```
+
+---
+
+## Phase 2: Cross-Module Reference Validation (Step-04)
+
+> **When:** During consolidation, before marking application as "consolidated"
+> **Blocking:** YES - Unresolved references BLOCK handoff
+
+### Purpose
+
+Verifies ALL cross-module entity references are resolvable. Prevents FK constraint violations and runtime errors during ralph-loop code generation.
+
+### Process
+
+1. **Build Entity Registry**
+   - Extract all entities from all modules
+   - Map: `{moduleCode → [entities]}`
+
+2. **Extract Cross-Module References**
+   - Scan all `entity.relationships[]` for references to other modules
+   - Format: `"ModuleName.EntityName.FieldName"` or `"ModuleName.EntityName"`
+
+3. **Validate References**
+   - ✓ Target module exists
+   - ✓ Target entity exists in target module
+   - ✓ Target field exists (if specified)
+
+4. **Validate Dependency Graph Alignment**
+   - For each cross-module reference, verify dependency edge exists
+   - Auto-fix: add missing edges (with warning)
+
+5. **Detect Circular Dependencies**
+   - BLOCKING ERROR if cycles detected
+   - User must break cycles manually
+
+### Checks
+
+| # | Check | Blocking | Failure Action |
+|---|-------|----------|----------------|
+| 1 | Target module exists | YES | BLOCKING ERROR - list invalid references |
+| 2 | Target entity exists | YES | BLOCKING ERROR - list invalid references |
+| 3 | Target field exists | NO (WARNING) | Assume PK ("Id") if not specified |
+| 4 | Dependency edge exists | NO (WARNING) | Auto-fix: add missing edge |
+| 5 | No circular dependencies | YES | BLOCKING ERROR - user must fix |
+
+### Example Output
+
+**Success:**
+
+```
+═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+  CROSS-MODULE REFERENCES VALIDATED
+═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+| Source Module | Source Entity | Target | Type | Status |
+|---------------|---------------|--------|------|--------|
+| TimeTracking | TimeEntry | Projects.Project.Id | FK (N:1) | ✓ RESOLVED |
+| LeaveManagement | LeaveRequest | Projects.Employee.Id | FK (N:1) | ✓ RESOLVED |
+| AbsenceManagement | Absence | Projects.Employee.Id | FK (N:1) | ✓ RESOLVED |
+| Reporting | ProjectReport | Projects.Project.Id | FK (N:1) | ✓ RESOLVED |
+
+Total: 4 cross-module references
+All references RESOLVED ✓
+No circular dependencies ✓
+═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+```
+
+**Failure (unresolved reference):**
+
+```
+═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+  CROSS-MODULE REFERENCES FAILED
+═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+BLOCKING ERRORS:
+
+1. Module "TimeTracking": Entity "TimeEntry" references non-existent entity "Task" in module "Projects"
+   - Source: TimeEntry.taskId
+   - Target: Projects.Task (NOT FOUND)
+   - Fix: Either create "Task" entity in Projects module, or remove reference
+
+2. Module "Reporting": Entity "ProjectReport" references non-existent module "Analytics"
+   - Source: ProjectReport.analyticsId
+   - Target: Analytics.Report (module does not exist)
+   - Fix: Either create "Analytics" module, or remove reference
+
+ACTIONS REQUIRED:
+1. Fix ALL unresolved references listed above
+2. Return to step-03a for affected modules
+3. Re-run step-04 consolidation
+
+DO NOT PROCEED TO HANDOFF UNTIL ALL REFERENCES RESOLVED
+═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+```
+
+**Failure (circular dependency):**
+
+```
+═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+  CIRCULAR DEPENDENCIES DETECTED
+═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+BLOCKING ERROR: Cycles found in dependency graph
+
+Cycle 1: Orders → Invoices → Payments → Orders
+Cycle 2: Customers → Contacts → Customers
+
+ACTIONS REQUIRED:
+1. Break cycles by:
+   - Moving shared entities to a separate "Core" module
+   - Using event-driven communication instead of FK
+   - Removing unnecessary dependencies
+2. Return to step-02 decomposition
+3. Fix dependency graph
+4. Re-run step-03 module specification
+5. Re-run step-04 consolidation
+
+DEVELOPMENT CANNOT PROCEED WITH CIRCULAR DEPENDENCIES
+═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+```
+
+---
+
+## Phase 3: Ralph Readiness Validation (Step-05c)
+
+> **When:** After artifacts deployed (step-05b), before launching /ralph-loop
+> **Blocking:** YES - Development blocked if critical checks fail
+
+### Purpose
+
+Final gate to ensure business analysis is 100% ready for implementation. Catches issues before ralph-loop starts, preventing failed development attempts.
+
+### Checks (9 categories)
+
+| # | Category | Checks | Blocking | Purpose |
+|---|----------|--------|----------|---------|
+| 1 | Module Status | All modules status = "handed-off" | YES | Incomplete modules break ralph-loop |
+| 2 | PRD Files | All PRD files exist, valid structure, file counts match | YES | Ralph-loop reads PRDs for tasks |
+| 3 | Dependency Graph | Valid, no cycles, topological order correct | YES | Determines module implementation order |
+| 4 | Cross-Module References | All references resolvable | YES | Prevents FK constraint errors |
+| 5 | Handoff Completeness | All 7 file categories, brToCodeMapping, apiEndpointSummary | YES | Missing data breaks code generation |
+| 6 | i18n Keys | All keys have 4 languages | NO (WARNING) | Missing translations won't block dev |
+| 7 | Master Feature | Status = "handed-off", handoff complete | YES | Ralph-loop needs master handoff |
+| 8 | Progress Tracker | File exists, structure valid, task count matches | NO (WARNING) | Used for progress tracking |
+| 9 | Final Readiness | Aggregate all checks, calculate score | YES if <100% | All critical checks must pass |
+
+### Readiness Score
+
+```
+Readiness Score = (passed critical checks / total critical checks) × 100%
+```
+
+**Thresholds:**
+- **100%** → READY FOR DEVELOPMENT ✓
+- **<100%** → NOT READY - FIX REQUIRED ✗
+
+### Example Output
+
+**Ready:**
+
+```
+═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+  RALPH READINESS CHECK - COMPLETE
+═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+Validation Summary:
+  ✓ Module status validation: PASS (5/5 modules)
+  ✓ PRD files validation: PASS (5/5 files)
+  ✓ Dependency graph validation: PASS (4 edges)
+  ✓ Cross-module references validation: PASS (4 references)
+  ✓ Handoff completeness check: PASS (5/5 modules)
+  ⚠ i18n keys validation: WARNING (1 missing translation)
+  ✓ Master feature validation: PASS
+  ✓ Progress tracker validation: PASS
+
+Readiness Score: 100% (7/7 critical checks passed, 1 warning)
+
+Status: READY FOR DEVELOPMENT ✓
+
+Next Steps:
+  1. Address warnings (optional, recommended)
+  2. Review progress tracker: .ralph/progress.txt
+  3. Launch development: /ralph-loop
+     (Use /ralph-loop -r ONLY to resume an interrupted loop)
+═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+```
+
+**Not Ready:**
+
+```
+═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+  RALPH READINESS CHECK - FAILED
+═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+
+Status: NOT READY FOR DEVELOPMENT ✗
+
+Critical Issues Found:
+  ✗ Module status validation: FAIL (1/5 modules incomplete)
+    - Reporting module status is "specified", must be "handed-off"
+    - Fix: Return to step-05a-handoff.md for Reporting module
+
+  ✗ PRD files validation: FAIL (1/5 files invalid)
+    - prd-Reporting.json has wrong structure (filesToCreate at root level)
+    - Fix: Re-run ss derive-prd --feature {path} --output .ralph/prd-Reporting.json
+
+Required Actions:
+  1. Fix all critical issues listed above
+  2. Re-run validation: load step-05c-ralph-readiness.md
+  3. Only proceed to /ralph-loop when all critical checks pass
+
+DO NOT PROCEED TO /RALPH-LOOP UNTIL ALL CRITICAL CHECKS PASS
+═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
+```
+
+---
+
+## Common Patterns & Best Practices
+
+### 1. Fail Fast, Fail Clear
+
+**Principle:** Detect issues as early as possible, provide clear error messages with actionable fixes.
+
+**Example:**
+- ✗ BAD: "Validation failed" (vague, no action)
+- ✓ GOOD: "Entity 'Task' not found in Projects module. Fix: Create Task entity or remove reference from TimeEntry.taskId"
+
+### 2. Progressive Validation
+
+**Principle:** Validate at each step, not just at the end.
+
+**Checkpoints:**
+- Step-03d: Module completeness (before marking "specified")
+- Step-04: Cross-module coherence (before marking "consolidated")
+- Step-05c: Development readiness (before /ralph-loop)
+
+### 3. Auto-Fix vs. Manual Fix
+
+**Auto-fix (safe):**
+- Add missing dependency edges (with warning)
+- Auto-correct casing (PascalCase, camelCase)
+- Fill default values (e.g., PK = "Id" if not specified)
+
+**Manual fix (requires user decision):**
+- Circular dependencies (how to break?)
+- Unresolved entity references (create or remove?)
+- Permission conflicts (intentional or error?)
+
+### 4. Severity Levels
+
+| Level | Symbol | Meaning | Action |
+|-------|--------|---------|--------|
+| PASS | ✓ | Check passed | Continue |
+| WARNING | ⚠ | Non-blocking issue | Recommend fix, allow continue |
+| ERROR | ✗ | Blocking issue | STOP, fix required |
+
+### 5. Display Standards
+
+**Always include in error messages:**
+1. **What failed** - Clear identification of the issue
+2. **Why it matters** - Impact if not fixed
+3. **How to fix** - Specific actionable steps
+4. **Where to go** - Which step to return to
+
+**Example:**
+
+```
+✗ BLOCKING ERROR: Cross-module reference unresolved
+
+WHAT: TimeTracking.TimeEntry references Projects.Task (NOT FOUND)
+WHY: This will cause FK constraint violation in database
+HOW TO FIX:
+  Option 1: Create "Task" entity in Projects module
+  Option 2: Remove reference from TimeEntry (change taskId to projectId)
+WHERE: Return to step-03a1-setup.md for TimeTracking module
+```
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting Guide
+
+### Issue: Module Fails Specification Checklist
+
+**Symptoms:**
+- Module has < minimum required components
+- Step-03d validation fails
+
+**Diagnosis:**
+1. Check which sections failed (entities, UCs, BRs, wireframes, etc.)
+2. Review minimum requirements per section
+
+**Fix:**
+1. Add missing components until minimums met
+2. Re-run step-03d validation
+3. Proceed only when ALL blocking checks pass
+
+---
+
+### Issue: Cross-Module Reference Unresolved
+
+**Symptoms:**
+- Step-04 reports "entity not found"
+- Cross-module FK references fail validation
+
+**Diagnosis:**
+1. Identify source module + entity
+2. Identify target module + entity
+3. Check if target entity exists in target module
+
+**Fix:**
+1. **If target entity missing:**
+   - Create target entity in target module
+   - OR remove reference from source entity
+2. **If target module missing:**
+   - Create target module
+   - OR remove reference from source entity
+3. Re-run step-04 consolidation
+
+---
+
+### Issue: Circular Dependencies Detected
+
+**Symptoms:**
+- Step-04 reports "circular dependencies"
+- Dependency graph has cycles
+
+**Diagnosis:**
+1. Identify cycle path (A → B → C → A)
+2. Analyze relationships causing cycle
+
+**Fix:**
+1. **Option 1: Create Core module**
+   - Move shared entities to new "Core" module
+   - Other modules depend on Core (no cycle)
+2. **Option 2: Use events instead of FK**
+   - Replace direct FK with event-driven communication
+   - Breaks dependency link
+3. **Option 3: Remove unnecessary dependency**
+   - Review if dependency is truly needed
+   - Remove if redundant
+4. Return to step-02, fix dependency graph
+5. Re-run step-03 for affected modules
+6. Re-run step-04 consolidation
+
+---
+
+### Issue: Ralph Readiness Check Fails
+
+**Symptoms:**
+- Step-05c reports readiness score < 100%
+- Critical checks failed
+
+**Diagnosis:**
+1. Review failed checks in summary
+2. Identify missing/invalid artifacts
+
+**Fix:**
+- **Module status incomplete:** Return to step-05a for affected module
+- **PRD files invalid:** Re-run `ss derive-prd` for affected module
+- **Handoff incomplete:** Return to step-05a, complete handoff section
+- **Cross-module refs broken:** Return to step-04, fix references
+- Re-run step-05c after fixes
+
+---
+
+## Metrics & Success Criteria
+
+### Module Specification Checklist
+
+**Target:**
+- 100% blocking checks passed
+- 0-5 warnings acceptable
+
+**Success:**
+- Module marked as "specified"
+- Ready for consolidation
+
+### Cross-Module Validation
+
+**Target:**
+- 100% references resolved
+- 0 circular dependencies
+
+**Success:**
+- Application marked as "consolidated"
+- Ready for handoff
+
+### Ralph Readiness
+
+**Target:**
+- 100% critical checks passed
+- Warnings addressed or documented
+
+**Success:**
+- Application ready for /ralph-loop
+- 0% chance of ralph-loop failure due to incomplete BA
+
+---
+
+**Last Updated:** 2026-02-08
+**Version:** 1.0
+**Author:** SmartStack CLI Team
+**Based on:** Analysis of BA session 03b76b8b-ea1c-4f1e-a636-bd46b0c33e02