An exception can be in one of the following states:
The exception workflow with reference to the exception states can be explained as follows:
A requestor requests an exception for a particular object. An exception request is created and the initial state is set to Requested.
An approver must then review the requested exception. The approver can go through the exception details and act in one of the following ways:
The approver can set the exception state to In Review to show that the exception is under consideration.
The approver may want more information regarding the exception. The Approver can then set the exception state to Request Clarification.
The approver can review the exception details and approve the exception. The exception state is set to Approved.
If the approver does not want to approve the exception request, the approver can set the exception state to Deny.
If the approver takes no action on the exception request until the specified effective date, then the system sets the state to Approval Overdue.
If the expiration date of the exception is reached, then the system sets the exception state to Expired. A requestor can also set the state to Expired if the exception is no longer required. An approver cannot set the exception state to Expired.