Substitutes assigned for approvers

In the Substitutes assigned for approvers window you can view a list of substitutions and create new ones.

Field explanations

The top part

ElementDescription
Search fieldIf you have a long list of substitutes, you can use the search field to filter on a specific user. The search field will use both the Approver and the Substitute column when performing the search.
All (tab)Lists all substitutes, both current and upcoming.
Current (tab)Lists only current substitutes.
Upcoming (tab)Lists only upcoming substitutes
New substitution (button)Click here to create a new substitute for an approver. You can use the From and To dates to set up a period, or you can select the No end date check box. The To date will then be set to Indefinitely.

The table

ElementDescription
ApproverThe name and email address of the approver.
SubstituteThe name and email address of the substitute.
From dateThe start date of the substitution period.
To dateThe end date of the substitution period. If you have selected the No end date check box, this field will display Indefinitely.
StatusDisplays the status of the substitution: Current, Upcoming
ActionIf you hover on a row, two actions will display at the end of the row: Edit: Click here to change the approver, substitute, or the dates. You can also click Stop now, if you want to remove this substitution. Note! No confirmation message will appear. Delete: Click here to delete the row. A dialog box will appear and you have to confirm the deletion.
Last modified January 28, 2026