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FAQs
The Approval Workflow for Master Record in Business Central automates the governance of master data records — Vendors, Customers, and Items.
4 FAQs
Getting Started with Approval Workflow of Master Records
Not from the record card while it is pending — the block is enforced by the system. The record must go through the approval workflow, or the workflow must be disabled by an administrator if blocking is not desired for that record type.
Getting Started with Approval Workflow of Master Records
No. The automatic blocking logic only runs when a new record is inserted. Existing records are not retroactively affected.
Getting Started with Approval Workflow of Master Records
No approval workflow is enabled for that record type, or the workflow's event does not match “Send [Vendor/Customer/Item] for Approval.” Check the Workflows list and confirm the relevant workflow is Enabled.
Configuring the workflow template
The approval workflow is likely missing the “Unblock the Related Record” response step on its release/approved path. Open the workflow and add this response.