The Approvals column in Manifest grid is an optional function that can be used for various purposes. Note that any approval status in the form cannot be assigned to a material in parent folder unless the material was initially added to that parent folder. This is strictly feasible in the specific folder where the material is located. Below is a summary of the Approvals set of data points.


Column

Attributed Function

Use

Approvals (Approv.)

User dependent field for setting approval status of a material. Set approval by a specific person, set Use by; Risk Assessment and dates. Note that this setting does not relate nor is it linked to Approvals Module. It is a static record entry. 

This attribute can be used for any approval criterion. It provides these status options: Not Approved, Approval Required or Approved. 

Materials without any approval set – will show an  icon.

Approval Required – will display icon.

Approved – will display  icon.


This Approval feature enables users to enter approval’s details and the status of the material. Note that only specific users can be assigned an administrative privilege to manage approvals in Manifest mode. 



Approvals Data Set (Fields) to complete for the flow to work is shown below.