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# Cancel a submitted approval request

# Cancel a submitted approval request {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Cancel a submitted approval request if it's no longer needed.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_ta_hiring_core.recruiter{#cancel-approval-job-req__p_byk_nfg_h1c}

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesRecruitment workspace..
2. Go to the recruitment dashboard and open the job requisition.
3. Select Cancel Approval.  
   * When you cancel an approval request, the state changes to canceled on the Approvers tab.
   * The cancelled notification also shows up on the Activity stream.
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**Related tasks**   

* [Put a job requisition on hold](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/6VhQmuibwlDLhiKxNygklg "Put a job requisition on hold if the requirement changes.")
* [Withdraw hold on a job requisition](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/sDAPsfDIvR9_zpvzueIozA "Withdraw the hold put on a job requisition when it is needed.")
* [Duplicate a job requisition](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/NpMzjyQufYKDAJrkFIdA2w "Duplicate an existing job requisition to save time.")
* [Close a job requisition](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/LXie8GJZFzLgMfq_d2~~hg "Close a job requisition if it’s no longer required.")
* [Reopen a job requisition](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/EQZyn1mJog5ecHasNhpn6Q "Reopen a job requisition that is already in closed state.")
* [Submit a job requisition for approval](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/F8OT8~eVJWRWT_uzZIQF3w "Submit a job requisition for approval to higher management.")
* [Resend a job requisition for approval](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/7yRfFRA~qfObH4~ikavG8g "Resend a job requisition for approval if last-minute changes or technical faults.")
* [Open a job requisition in your ATS](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/G8DNLCUf7vp7a0xqjfSknQ "Open a job requisition in your ATS after it’s approved and ready.")

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