9.4.2 Approving Run definitions

To approve a Run definition, perform the following steps:

1. Click Run Management on the LHS menu of the LRS application to open the Run Management Summary window. Only definitions which are in “Pending Approval” status can be approved or rejected by the approver.
2. Click
   
   
   
   to select a definition with the status “Pending Approval” from the list of Run definitions and then click
   
   
   
   icon.
3. To view the definition in the approval summary window, click Approval Summary. You can view the status changes for the definition created.

   Figure 8-19 Run Management Summary – Pending Approval

   
   

   

   
   

   You cannot edit the values in view window.

4. To approve the definition that is sent for authorization, click Approve.

   The Approve dialog box is displayed with the assumption name and description.

   Figure 8-20 Run Definition - Approve

   
   

   

   
   
5. Enter Approver comments and then click Approve.
6. To reject the definition that is sent for authorization, click Reject.

   The Reject dialog box is displayed with the assumption name and description.

   Figure 8-21 Run Definition - Reject

   
   

   

   
   
7. Enter Approver comments and then click Reject.
8. Click
   
   
   
   icon to view the summary of the entire approval workflow. It displays approval history showing the start date, completion date, status owner and comments if any.
   
   

   

   
   

   Note:

   • The Approve or Reject buttons are present only for the users who have the right to approve or reject the definition.
   • In case the definition is rejected, it changes back to ‘Open’ status. When the definition is in open status, click View to view the definition. You cannot edit the values in view window.
   • Once the definition is approved, it cannot be edited in the case of Run definitions.