Property reference

`sn_cim.need_approval`

The sn_cim.need_approval property enables the approval process for Continual Improvement initiatives. When enabled, improvements require manual approval before they can progress to the Implement state, ensuring proper oversight and alignment with strategic objectives.

Default: true Type: boolean Application: Continual Improvement Management (CIM)

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do?	This property determines whether an improvement initiative requires approval before moving from the Accepted state to the Approved state, impacting workflow and visibility in the approval process.
What area does it affect?	Continual Improvement Management
What does the default mean?	The default value is "true", which means this behavior is enabled by default.
When should you review it?	Review this property when configuring approval workflows or adjusting the approval process for improvement initiatives.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name	`sn_cim.need_approval`
Sys ID	`08358045b3011300715ca943c6a8dc78`
Type	boolean
Application	Continual Improvement Management (CIM)
Default value	`true`
Description	Enables approval process for Continual Improvement initiatives.
Updated	2018-03-22 19:08:49

Sources

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... Improvement Manager accepted and assigned the improvement request. By default, an improvement requires approval before it can progress to the Implement state. You can disable the approval requirement using the sn_cim.need_approval property. When disabled, the Approver group field and the Approvers related list on the Improvement Initiative form are not shown. Procedure 1. Navigate to All > Self Service > My ...