FAQs in this section
What is an Approval?
How do I set up an Approval?
How many approvers can be set up for an approval rule?
How do I submit Approval?
Can I configure approvals for the Inbox module?
Can I edit the approval record whose status is 'Waiting for approval'?
What does the Auto-canceled status mean in an approval record?
Can I add a group for an approver?
How do I delete an approval?
How does an approval process work in Vtiger CRM?
How do I approve or reject a record?
What are the different approval statuses for an approval record?
Why is there a watermark on my document?
What is the relation between Approval status and the watermark on the document?
What is the feature availability of Approvals?
How do I reject an approval request in Vtiger CRM?
Can I cancel an approval request after sending it?
Can a rejected approval request be resubmitted?

What is the Approval Status field in a related record?

The Approval Status field is added to a record when a module is linked to at least one active approval process. When a record is submitted for approval, the Approval Status field can be one of the values listed below.
  • Not applicable: If the record did not match the entry criteria for any approvals.
  • Not Submitted: If the next level approver cannot be determined or assigned to a group, or the record is closed.
  • Waiting for approval: If waiting for the approver’s action.
  • Approved: If all the approvers have approved.
  • Auto-approved: If the record matched the entry criteria but did not match any of the process rules.
  • Rejected: If at least one or all the approvers has rejected.
  • Canceled: If an approver has canceled. 
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