What is 'approval type' in SAP IS-H - SAP for Healthcare?

approval type - Overview

• Component: IS-H

• Component Name: SAP for Healthcare

• Description: SAP Healthcare - Industry-Specific Components for Hospitals Determines in the material requisition function which authorization is required to request a specific material, for example for a controlled drug.

approval type - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Approval type is a feature in IS-H SAP for Healthcare that allows users to define the approval process for certain activities. It defines the roles and responsibilities of the approvers, as well as the criteria for approving or rejecting a request. It also allows users to set up different approval levels, such as single or multiple levels of approval. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the approval type feature, users must first define the roles and responsibilities of the approvers. This includes setting up criteria for approving or rejecting a request, as well as defining the number of levels of approval required. Once this is done, users can then assign an approval type to an activity or request. This will ensure that all requests are approved or rejected according to the criteria set up in the approval type. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up an approval type, it is important to consider the complexity of the process and how many levels of approval are necessary. It is also important to ensure that all approvers have access to the necessary information and tools to make an informed decision. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all requests and their status in order to ensure that all requests are processed in a timely manner. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the approval type