This page provides instructions for how to approve or reject a purchase requisition.

Individuals with PTA approval authority receive an email notification that an approval on a requisition is pending.

From Browser (Recommended)
  1. Log in to Oracle Financials
  2. Select SU Workflow Notifications in the left box in the Navigator
  3. Select Workflow Notifications
  4. Select the Notifications link in the right box in the Navigator
From Email Notification

The email notification contains a link to the Notifications Worklist.

  1. Select View Requisition details in Related Applications to see specific details and attachments about the requisition (you must be logged into Oracle to use this link)
  2. Select Login from the Oracle Home Page
  3. Select Worklist
  4. Select the Requisition from your Worklist
  5. Select Please click here to respond in the Related Applications section to open the requisition in Workflow Notifications

Approvers review the requisition to ensure:

  • Expenditure is reasonable, necessary and complies with all university policies
  • Charges are correct, allowable for the account, allocable and properly coded
  • Charges are appropriately documented and are recorded in a consistent manner 
  • Funds are available in the account being charged
  1. Review description for clarity and completeness
  2. Review the PTA and amount
  3. Select the attachment(s) and review the documents
  1. Select Approve if the requisition is correct, or
  2. Enter an explanation in the Note box at the bottom of the notification and select Reject to return the requisition to the originator

Selecting Approve or Reject returns the screen to the Notifications Worklist.

What Happens Next?
  • If the requisition is approved, the next step is dependent on the order type:
    • Amazon Business or SmartMart Requisition – The order is immediately placed with the supplier.
    • Standard Requisition:
      • If under $25,000 and the purchase does not require a contract, Oracle assigns a purchase order number and automatically transmits the order to the supplier. The preparer receives an FYI notification that the order has been placed.
      • If $25,000 or more, or if Standard Consultant is the selected Requisition Request Type (regardless of the dollar amount), the approved requisition is routed to Procurement for processing.
  • If the requisition is rejected, it is routed back to the preparer for correction. Dependent on the rejection reason, the preparer can:

Questions?

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