Table 6: Configuration parameter for validity
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VI_ITShop_ApproverCanSetValidFrom |
Allows the approver to set a new activation time for a request's validity period. |
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VI_ITShop_ApproverCanSetValidUntil |
Allows the approver to set a end time for a request's validity period. |
The settings for VI_ITShop_ApproverCanSetValidFrom and VI_ITShop_ApproverCanSetValidUntil allow the request's approver to set a new validity period.
To set the validity period
- Open the Web Designer.
- Open a module and search for "VI_ITShop_ApproverCanSetValidFrom".
- Select "VI_ITShop_ApproverCanSetValidFrom".
- Set the value to true in the Node editor view.
- Search for "VI_ITShop_ApproverCanSetValidUntil".
- Select the configuration parameter "VI_ITShop_ApproverCanSetValidUntil"
- Set the value to true in the Node editor view.
Table 9: Configuration parameter for approval decisions about URL links
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VI_ITShop_Approvals
_InteractiveApproval |
Requires consultation with the user before approval. This key is a SQL filter condition on the "AccProduct" table. |
Product fulfills filter condition |
Approval is not done directly. Displays form for confirming the approval decision. |
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Product does not fulfill filter condition |
Approval decision is made when the page is called. Approvers receive a message that the approval decision has been entered into the system. |
An approval decision about a request can be made by opening a URL that is sent in an email, for example.
Cases that use this type of messaging for request approvals are special service items, which are required for informing the user about the approval decision. Approvals through these service items are not permitted without prior consultation.
To prevent a approval by URL link
- Open the Web Designer.
- Open a module and search for "VI_ITShop_Approvals_InteractiveApproval".
- Select the configuration parameter "VI_ITShop_Approvals_InteractiveApproval".
- In the Node editor, set the value to true.
