# Workflows & Routing

Workflows can be created to define default approval routings. Automatically assign Reviewers, Approvers, and Backup Approvers based on org criteria. 

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*The Request Module can be used without pre-configured workflows but requires the requesters to select the approvers manually.* 
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Workflow Routing can be based on the following: 

* **Employee Job Information** - (Position, Job Code, Department, etc.)
* **Supervisors or Reports-To Positions** - Automatically selected from job data.  
* **Default Reviewer or Approvers** - Input the exact user. 
* **Notify** - Enable notifications for security role requests. 

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## Routing Criteria&#x20;

Routing jobs can be created with any combination of job information fields for each PS Pillar.&#x20;

Requests will be routed in the following order of priority:&#x20;

1. PeopleSoft Pillar (HR, Finance, CS, ELM)
2. Position
3. Job Code
4. Department
5. Location
6. Business Unit
7. Company
8. Region

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* Access Requests for employees in **BUSINESS UNIT: GBIBU&#x20;*****and*****&#x20;DEPARTMENT: 100001** will route to Amy Adams for Review *and then* John Simmons for Approval.&#x20;
* Access Requests for the remaining employees in **BUSINESS UNIT: GBIBU** will route to John Patterson for Approval.&#x20;

## How to Create a Routing Job

Navigate to **Settings** - **Access Requests**.&#x20;

1. Select the '**Workflow**' tab, and click '**Add.'**
2. Use the dropdown to select a PeopleSoft Pillar.&#x20;
3. Search and input the job criteria and workflow recipients.&#x20;
4. Select '**Create**' to complete the automated routing workflow.&#x20;

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Only [**Sentinel or Access Request Admins**](/sentinel-help-center/settings/sentinel-accounts.md) can access workflows and create routing jobs. &#x20;
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