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# Configure Approval options

# Configure Approval options {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Add approvers to approve cases created through Workplace services.

## Before you begin

Warning:  
Starting with Workplace Case Management version 1.8.2, the option to configure approval options has been moved to the core application Workplace Core version 2.9.2. To create or view approval options, navigate to Workplace CoreAdministrationPerformer Criteria.

* After the upgrade, the existing approvers are migrated from the Approval Option \[sn_wsd_case_approval_option\] table in the Workplace Case Management to the Workplace Performer Criteria \[sn_wsd_core_performer_criteria\] table in Workplace Core.
* The Workplace Performer Criteria has the same functionality as the Workplace Case Management Approval option. In addition, you can configure static approvers using the User criteria.
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Ensure that you have the following details:

* Workplace Case table.
* User fields to select an approver from.
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Role required: sn_wsd_case.admin or sn_wsd_case.manager

## About this task

The ServiceNow® Workplace Case Management application provides the following default Approval options:

* Manager
* Workplace location managed by
* Workplace location managed by group
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## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllWorkplace Case ManagementWorkplace Case Management - SetupApproval options.
2. Click New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of the Approval option. |
   | Case table | Case table for the option. Select the Workplace Case \[sn_wsd_case_workplace_case\] table. |
   | User field | User or a user group to set as approver. |
   | Application | Application for the option. This field is automatically set. Make sure the application is set to Workplace Case Management. |
   | Active | Option to activate the approval option. Select this option. |
   [Table 1. Approval options form]

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4. Click Submit.

## Result

The Approval option is added and will be listed wherever approvals are configured.
**Related concepts**   

* [Configuring a record producer for request edit](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/dy2qCqd_6H1IsrDKI7Pi2A "Configure a record producer for editable workplace service requests.")
* [Configuring a record producer for reservation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/i6CX1_jurbjhK3JMVPC1Nw "Configure a record producer to integrate it with Workplace Reservation Management.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Install Workplace Case Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/KPZXMhM7GhG1nOSh3xfdVA "Install the Workplace Case Management application from ServiceNow Store applications. Visit the ServiceNow Store website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the ServiceNow Store version history release notes.")
* [Create a Workplace case template](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6DWaeojymeRdJ3a0ClKBag "Create a Workplace case template for use when creating workplace services.")
* [Create a Workplace task template](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/QhQ3kY4o577Dht0QIRohXw "A Task template simplifies the process of creating tasks in Workplace Case Management by populating fields automatically.")
* [Configure a Record producer](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/z6HCnCcxoRMv9nOPtJDdHA "Make a Workplace service available to employees as a self-service option. Configure a record producer to display the service as a catalog item in the Workplace Services catalog.")
* [Configure workplace services topic](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/SsX192iOqWwZBxnzGhoSYw "Configure catalog items for the child topics under the Workplace service topic within the Workplace Service Delivery integration with Microsoft Places application.")
* [Create an SLA Definition](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6nyG~b315~c18hmlR3fDKQ "Configure SLAs to ensure that cases are resolved according to the expectations of customers. SLAs set up performance parameters, such as specifying minimum uptime or the amount of time that a task needs in order to reach a certain condition.
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* [Create a Workplace service](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/HpRC3WXqI7rYofl5z3zDJA "Create a workplace service with pre-defined steps of fulfillment. Select the fulfillment type required based on the workplace service. Create workplace services like catering, office supply request, parking, or any service to support employees needs.")
* [Add a workplace service item to a workplace service](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/hWjBGuvveB8m8kyhf6DEUQ "Configure a workplace item that an employee can order along with a workplace service request or as part of their reservation. For example, while making a reservation, an employee can order a workplace service item such as catering, an additional chair, whiteboard, marker, and more.")
* [Create a workplace template configuration](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Z161RjoWSmVyeBxP1OOfNQ "Define a template that must be applied to fulfill a workplace case. Set conditions based on common employee responses for requests. The template will be applied to those workplace cases that match the conditions specified.")
* [Create a workplace field mapping](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/GeQGRtT5cCuhjJ8fiQ6d4A "Create a field mapping record to copy the field information of a parent case to the child workplace service activities or to workplace item-related tasks. Skip the process of re-entering the same details of a parent case to a child case by using field mapping records.")
* [Configure an escalation rule](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/CUwdi6rEEuOLfmsncLLefg "Escalate a workplace case to the relevant assignment group by using an escalation rule.")
* [Add Fulfillment instructions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/zaEsAfyVDLlQOK~qBdQxwQ "Provide instructions to workplace agents on how to fulfill a workplace case. Add instructions for new workplace agents and for complicated workplace cases.")
* [Group similar workplace cases under a parent case](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/4QBW8nn~7PHpSdwErWfjPg "Categorize cases that have similar issues and that require the same resolution under a single parent case. Reduce the time spent on resolving multiple workplace cases.")

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