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Submitters cannot approve their own requests

Exception

Situation

The submitter clicks decide and is refused.

Recommendation

Let someone else approve (maker-checker); requests with a workflow are decided via the Inbox.

Why

Creator and approver must differ. A request in a workflow cannot be decided directly, only through the approval Inbox.

Steps

  1. Submit the request.
  2. Wait for the approver in the Inbox.
  3. If urgent, remind the approver or use delegation.

Avoid

  • Use another account to approve yourself.

Roles & permissions

Submitter; approver.