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# Cancel an approval

# Cancel an approval {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated September 1, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Cancel a pending approval request on an issue or remediation task.

## Before you begin

An approval request must be pending.

Role required: sn_grc_appr.approver

## Procedure

1. Open the issue or remediation task.
2. Open the pending approval request.
3. Select Cancel.
4. Confirm the cancellation.

## Result

The approval request is cancelled. If the request was for a state change, the record remains at its current state until a new approval request is submitted and approved.