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# Create configurations for an approval rule in Configuration Compliance

# Create configurations for an approval rule in Configuration Compliance {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Define the conditions to filter out matching remediation tasks for an approval level.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_vulc.admin

## About this task

In the Approval Configurations module, you can configure multiple levels of approval for different configurations. Define condition-based rules, with each rule containing multiple levels of approval.  
Note:  
Use the Approval rules module to configure approval rules for the exception management workflows. For information on configuring approval rules, see [Create approval levels for Exception Management in Configuration Compliance](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Ul0RZyKCusJJc~~3Rl1w~w "Define the levels of users and user groups that are going to approve the exception requests.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllConfiguration ComplianceAdministrationApproval Rules.
2. Select an approval rule and navigate to the Approval Configurations tab.
3. Select a configuration.
4. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   {#cc-exception-mgt-approval-config__table_cn3_tmz_kqb__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Approval configuration name. |
   | Approval rule | Contains the table and type details for the approval rule. |
   | Order | Execution order of various configurations within a rule. For example, a configuration with an order entry of 100 is run before a configuration with an order entry of 200. |
   | Active | Enabled by default, signifying that the approval configuration is in use. |
   | Description | Short description of the approval configuration levels. |
   [Table 1. Approval Configuration form]

   {#cc-exception-mgt-approval-config__table_cn3_tmz_kqb}
5. Set a condition for the test results or remediation tasks in one of the following ways:  
   {#cc-exception-mgt-approval-config__table_q1y_hks_gbc__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Condition | Identifies the matching test results or remediation tasks. |
   | Advanced condition | Script that defines the condition for the test results or remediation tasks. Note: This field appears when you select the Advanced check box. |
   [ ]

   {#cc-exception-mgt-approval-config__table_q1y_hks_gbc}
6. Select Update.  
   You can define conditions containing multiple levels of approval within a rule. The flow designer automatically inherits the rules created in this module and processes the matching approval workflow. For information on configuring approval levels, see [Create approval levels for Exception Management in Configuration Compliance](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Ul0RZyKCusJJc~~3Rl1w~w "Define the levels of users and user groups that are going to approve the exception requests.").

## Example

You can define different approval paths for different types of remediation tasks.

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