You can approve requests that originate from any partition. However, to edit a request while you approve or deny it, you must be logged in to the same partition in which the request was created.

If you are the last approver for a request that requires a supplier and a supplier is not specified, a message is displayed and you cannot approve the request.

If you deny a request, always add a comment to explain why; the requester will see your comments.

If you receive an error while approving a contract-related receipt, contact the contract owner to help resolve the problem.

• This type of error can occur if the contract maximum limit is lowered after the receipt is submitted for approval, when you attempt to approve the receipt.
• If the contract owner agrees, you can deny the receipt, increase the contract limit, and resubmit the receipt for approval.

The Type column and icons indicate the line item type; for example, a catalog item.

1. Review the request.
   • Click the ID to view request details.
   • Click the requester's name to display information about the requester.
   • To review other pending requests, click an arrow to display the previous or next request, or select a request from the pull-down menu.
   • If you have the necessary permission, you can click Edit to edit the request.
2. Review or modify the current approval flow.
   • Click an approver or watcher's name to display information about the approver or watcher.
   • To add or delete approvers or watchers, click Add Approver or Delete Approver. You cannot delete system-assigned approvers. When a request is fully approved, you can no longer add approvers.
3. Review or add comments.
   • If comments exist, you can view them in their original format or reply to them.
   • Enter a comment to explain your approval or denial of the request, or to add an attachment. You can delete the comments and attachment before you approve the request, if necessary. Select the check box to include the comment and attachment on any associated purchase orders (for requisitions only).
4. To approve or deny the request, click Approve or Deny. You are then asked to indicate a folder in which to archive the request.