Sequential Approval Workflow

Enhancement Description: We have introduced a new feature that supports sequential approval workflows, allowing approvers to review and approve bills in a specific order. This enhancement is designed to accommodate larger organizations where enforcing a sequence of approvals makes sense.

• Default Parallel Approval: By default, assigned approvers can view and approve bills in parallel, as has always been the case.
• Sequential Approval Option: Users can now turn on "Approve Sequentially" within the approval workflow settings. This enforces a specific order of approvals, where each approver (excluding admins or those with accounting access) will only see bills when it is their turn to approve.

• Use Case: For example, after the AP team enters and reviews a bill, it is then passed to the project manager for final approval. With sequential approval, project managers can easily filter and view bills that have already been approved by the AP team.
• Notification Option: There is an option to toggle notifications for approvers when it is their turn to approve, ensuring they are promptly informed.
• Flexible Rule Configuration: Sequential approval can be set independently for each set of rules, allowing users to mix and match approval methods based on their needs.

This update provides a more structured and organized approval process, particularly beneficial for larger organizations with multiple levels of approval. It ensures that each approver is notified and can efficiently manage their responsibilities within the approval workflow.

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