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Approval Map for Stock Item Creation?

  • July 21, 2025
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We are looking for ways to streamline communication and eliminate excess emails within our purchasing department. We currently have an excel form that non-inventory managers use to request a new stock item. We are looking for a way to potentially allow them to “create” their own item and have it be sent to the purchasing team for approval / final creation and activation. Hoping to be able to use the current approval map process, but am open to any other suggestions as well. 

Best answer by jhouser

Hi ​@devinr05 You may have already found this out given age of post, but I don't believe Stock Items is an option for approval maps.

One possible solution is a business event with import scenario that updates newly entered stock item status to Inactive. For users entering stock items, set their access to Status field as View Only. Could also add an email notification to the approver.

Other option would be customization to allow approval map for stock items. 

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  • August 18, 2025

Hi ​@devinr05 You may have already found this out given age of post, but I don't believe Stock Items is an option for approval maps.

One possible solution is a business event with import scenario that updates newly entered stock item status to Inactive. For users entering stock items, set their access to Status field as View Only. Could also add an email notification to the approver.

Other option would be customization to allow approval map for stock items.