When an Approver selects Deny, what typically happens?

• A. The action cancels the transaction and the Initiator is notified, with comments required on a denied transaction
• B. The transaction is escalated to a higher level automatically
• C. The transaction is approved with a reduced effect
• D. The system ignores the action

Answer: (A)

When an Approver chooses Deny, the action is treated as a rejection in the workflow. The pending transaction is canceled, and the Initiator receives a notice that it was denied, usually with a required comment explaining the reason. This keeps a clear record of why the request was blocked and provides guidance for next steps or resubmission. It isn’t escalated automatically unless the workflow has a separate escalate rule, and it isn’t converted into an approved action with reduced effect, nor is it simply ignored.