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# Reassign an issue's workflow

# Reassign an issue's workflow {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated September 1, 2026  
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Change the workflow assigned to an issue when more than one active workflow exists for the issue's table.

## Before you begin

The issue must already have an assigned workflow. More than one active workflow must exist for the issue's table.

Role required: sn_grc_issue_mgmt.issue_workflow_admin

## About this task

Reassigning a workflow changes the layout, state model, and playbook applied to the issue. If the issue is grouped, reassigning the parent issue's workflow cascades to all child issues in the group.

## Procedure

1. Open the issue.
2. Select Change workflow.
3. Select the new workflow.  
   {#reassign-an-issue-s-workflow__entry__2}

   | Grouping status | Action |
   |-|-|
   | Standalone issue | No warning is displayed. |
   | Parent issue | A warning indicates that reassigning the workflow also reassigns the workflow of every child issue in the group. |
   | Child issue | Reassigning is unavailable. Reassign the parent issue's workflow instead. |
   [Table 1. Grouping status warnings and confirmations]

4. Select Change workflow to confirm.

## Result

The issue is reassigned to the new workflow. Its layout, state model, and playbook update accordingly. If the issue is a parent, all child issues are reassigned to the same workflow.