Withdrawing an Approval Document

Once a strategy and planning document has been submitted for approval and is in Pending Approval status, the category manager may need to make modifications to the document. In this case, the category manager will withdraw the document, modify it, and then resubmit it for approval.

To do this, follow these steps:

1. Select the plan from the Strategy and Plan Document table.
2. Click on the Approval Flow card header.
3. Ensure that the plan is in Pending Selection status.
4. Click on Withdraw Approval in the upper corner of the page, and then select Withdraw.

This lesson provides guidance on how a category manager can modify a strategy and plan document that is in Pending Approval status. When changes are needed, the document must be withdrawn, modified, and resubmitted for approval.

Steps for Modifying and Resubmitting Documents:

1. Select the Document: Navigate to the Strategy and Plan Document table to select the specific plan you need to modify.
2. Access Approval Flow: Click on the Approval Flow card header to proceed to the next step.
3. Verify Status: Ensure the document is in Pending Selection status, which allows for withdrawal.
4. Withdraw Approval: In the upper corner of the page, click Withdraw Approval and then select Withdraw to initiate the modification process.

By following these steps, category managers can efficiently update documents to reflect necessary changes and ensure they are ready for resubmission in the SAP Ariba system.