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2249230 - The Skip Button in the Approval Process Doesn't Work in SuccessFactors Learning

Symptom

  • Skip button does not work in the LMS approval process
  • How does the Skip button in the approval process work?
  • When clicking the Skip button on the Approvals page and clicking next a validation error is generated:

Please select at least one learning request for approval or denial.

Skip_error.JPG

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Environment

SAP SuccessFactors Learning

Cause

  • The display of the Skip button does not convey the approval or denial process.
  • The Skip button is used to skip a request when there have multiple approval requests.
  • If there are two or more approval requests, for e.g. for user A and B, and the admin would like to only approve or deny a request for user A at the moment, and for B at some later point of time, then use the Skip button against B.
  • In the screenshot below, the SKIP button functionality is properly demonstrated:

    Correct_scenario.JPG

Resolution

The Skip button is used for skipping approval process/processes for users, when there are multiple approval request and the admin would like to approve or deny their requests at a later point:

INCORRECT SCENARIO CORRECT SCENARIO
Skip_error.JPG Correct_scenario.JPG

Keywords

SF, success factors, LMS, approval process, validation error , KBA , LOD-SF-LMS , Learning Management System , How To

Product

SAP SuccessFactors Learning all versions