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title: Reassign an approver for a scenario
slug: reassign-an-approver-for-a-scenario
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createdAt: 2023-03-16T19:50:39.000Z
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You can reassign an approver when the original approver for a scenario is unavailable (for example, due to PTO or family leave).

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The person who originally submitted the scenario for approval can’t reassign the approver. A person with Editor access to the scenario must reassign the approver.
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To reassign an approver:

1. From the left sidebar, select **Planning**.
2. Access the scenario whose approver you want to reassign. 
   - The scenario should have a Review status of **In review**.
3. Select **View details** from the banner at the top of the scenario.
4. Next to the approver you want to reassign, select the **⋮ **menu and select **Reassign**.
5. In the **Approver** field, enter the name of the replacement approver.
6. Enter a comment to explain the reassignment.
7. Select **Reassign**. The scenario is shared with the new approver for review. A notification is also sent to the new approver.