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# Approve a scenario

# Approve a scenario {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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As a workplace manager, you can approve or reject when a scenario is sent for
approval

## Before you begin

Ensure the following:

* You have the Scenario reader role \[sn_wsd_spcmgmt.scenario_reader\].
* You have the permission to approve.
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Role required: sn_wsd_core.workplace_manager and sn_wsd_spcmgmt.scenario_reader

## About this task

As a workplace manager, you can approve a scenario. The Workplace Core Approval definition, provides the
Scenario Plan Approval by default to perform scenario
approval. The approval definition consists of a Scenario Plan Approver performer criteria, in which all the workplace managers are
configured to approve scenarios. To configure more approvers, refer to [Configure approvers of a scenario](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/61tRCu2o8ygTddqdYdwLdg "Configure approvers for scenarios that are sent for approval. Edit the scenario approval definition to add or remove scenarios. By default, the workplace managers are configured to approve a scenario").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSelf-ServiceMy Approvals.
2. Select the approval that is in Requested state.  
   You can also use filter options to view only those approvals that are in the Requested state.
3. To view the scenario before approving, in the Approving field, click the Preview this record icon (![Preview this record icon]()).
4. Click Open Record.
5. On the Scenario Plan form, click Open scenario plan.  
   The scenario stack plan opens in a read-only mode.
6. Review the scenario.
7. After reviewing the scenario, to approve or reject, perform the steps 1 and 2 again.
8. On the form, do any one of the following:
   * To approve the scenario, click Approve.

     The
     scenario is approved.
   * To reject the scenario, do the following:
     1. In the Comments field, specify the reason for rejection.

        If you want to suggest any changes in the scenario,
        briefly details the changes.
     2. Click Post after entering you comments.
     3. Click Reject.

        The scenario is
        rejected.
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## Result

The scenario is approved or rejected based on what action you performed. If the
scenario is approved, then the state of the scenario changes to Approved. If it is
rejected, then the scenario state is changed to Rejected.
**Related tasks**   

* [View workplace scenarios](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/xVL2Wg_V7txpQ4sHaxZYQA "Track the number of scenarios created in your workplace. View the scenarios that are in the published state, in the draft state, and more.")
* [Raise a space assistance request](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/O3I~KMsdkUa2i3RhWsnkdg "Submit a workplace service request to get space allocation recommendations using the Workplace Service Portal. The Workplace Service Delivery space assistance provides you with the best space allocation plan options based on the space quantity and the department that you specify. You can select the most suitable allocation or none. Depending on your selection, the Space planner deploys the plan to use.")
* [Approve a space assist request](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/M~WoNohyRBoT9X4B7rQF8A "As a workplace manager, you can approve or reject a space assist request.")

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