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# Approval Matrix

Creating and Managing approval matrix

### **How to view or add approver for an employee?**

**Step 1:** Go to 'Employee'

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**Step 2:** Follow 'Employee' > 'Employee List'

**Step 3:** Select your employee by clicking on their profile or 'Employee Filter' as shown below.

![](https://4282324958-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXep_PEmh8mDPVWj49x%2F-MYB0PAkuPlmEgmzE2Al%2F-MYB1ExVYY7JZumvoNXs%2F1\(2\)%20\(1\).png?alt=media\&token=adea157d-d3a0-44f9-a7f9-aadd2643daa8)

**Step 4:** After an employee profile appears, proceed to the 'Approval Matrix' option. Here you can see previously configured approvers. To add a new approver, click on '+' button as shown in the screenshot below. 

![](https://4282324958-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXep_PEmh8mDPVWj49x%2F-MYB0PAkuPlmEgmzE2Al%2F-MYB1IIhyeaHU18zJOnN%2F3.png?alt=media\&token=b4054494-7653-4397-89f5-fc997f4fe3c7)

**Step 5:** Fill in the details in the box below and click on 'Save'.

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**Note**: If you get the error **“Please approve all pending record”** while saving, all pending requests of the employee must be cleared first. To know the steps, refer to the link below: 

[**Why am I not able to change, add or update a manager in the employee's approval matrix even when I have edit rights and there are no pending approvals (error “Please approve all pending record”)?**](https://docs.pockethrms.com/hr-and-admin-portal/cloud-configuration/employee-management/pages/sY1kIngmQUp10Tfats85#id-10.-why-am-i-not-able-to-change-add-or-update-a-manager-in-the-employees-approval-matrix-even-when-i)

If you are still unable to configure the approval matrix, contact us at <support@pockethrms.com>