Review, Approve, and Track Exceptions in ServiceNow

This topic provides a step-by-step instructions for exception managers to review and approve pending exception requests for blocklisted applications in ServiceNow. It also covers how exception managers can effectively track all approved exceptions raised by endpoint users for blocklisted applications in ServiceNow. This process is essential for maintaining accurate audit records and ensuring compliance. By following the outlined steps, managers can efficiently manage approval requests through the ServiceNow's service portal.

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Learn how exception managers can review and approve the pending exceptions raised by endpoint users for blocklisted applications in ServiceNow. This task also covers how exception managers can track all the approved exceptions raised by endpoint users for blocklisted applications for audit purposes.

To review and track the exception requests in ServiceNow, follow steps 1 to 4 and to approve pending exception requests follow all the steps:

Procedure

  1. Login to your organization's instance of ServiceNow's service portal.
  2. From the service portal's homepage, click My Approvals.
    Figure 1. ServiceNow Service Portal

    Approving exceptions in ServiceNow
  3. Select either View all Approvals to see all the pending approval requests or select the specific application exception request ticket you need from the list.
    Figure 2. View all Approvals


  4. From the list of all pending approvals, click the one you want to approve or reject.
    Figure 3. Pending Approval List


    On the All Approvals screen,
    • users can view the list of pending exception requests raised by them.
    • exception managers can view and act on the list of pending exception requests raised by endpoint users as required.
  5. On the exception request's Approval Form, you can view the exception ticket's details and either Approve or Reject the request.
    Figure 4. Request Approval Form


    By following all the above steps, an exception manager can approve or reject a request.

Results

For more details on service portal, refer to ServiceNow's help documentation on service portal.