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Advanced Approval Workflows
Configurable, rule-based approval matrices for every Business Central document type, with per-workflow approvers, amount limits, delegation, and email/mobile responses. Built and installed by ECOSIRE as a per-tenant AL extension.
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Key Features
Separate approval matrix per document type — purchase orders, vendor invoices, sales documents, GL/payment/item journals, requisitions, and custom documents each get their own rules
Amount-based approval limits that vary by document type and dimension (department, project, cost center), not just one global approval limit
Multi-level sequential approvals with configurable escalation when an approver doesn't respond within an SLA window
Parallel approval modes — all-must-approve or any-can-approve — for committees and dual-control finance policies
Approver delegation and out-of-office substitution so requests auto-route to a backup and never stall
Email/Outlook approval actions and Business Central mobile-app responses, so approvers act without opening the full web client
Built on the native approval framework via AL event subscribers on the approval management codeunits — no replacement of standard Approval Entries
Job Queue–driven escalation, reminders, and timeout handling configured for your business calendar
Permission sets scoped per role so requesters, approvers, and workflow admins see only what they should
Full audit trail through standard Approval Entries plus extended comment/history logging for compliance review
Optional Power Automate / Dataverse hand-off via the BC REST/OData API for cross-system approvals (Teams cards, external sign-offs)
Delivered as a per-tenant extension installed on your cloud or on-prem BC environment, with source ownership handed to you
About this Product
Business Central ships with a workflow engine, but anyone who has tried to run real finance governance on it knows where it stops: one approval hierarchy driven by a single Approval User Setup chain, amount limits that don't differ by document type, no true parallel approvals, and clumsy out-of-office handling. Controllers end up bolting on spreadsheets and email chains to fill the gaps.
Why Choose Advanced Approval Workflows
Separate approval matrix per document type — purchase orders, vendor invoices, sales documents, GL/payment/item journals, requisitions, and custom documents each get their own rules
Amount-based approval limits that vary by document type and dimension (department, project, cost center), not just one global approval limit
Multi-level sequential approvals with configurable escalation when an approver doesn't respond within an SLA window
Parallel approval modes — all-must-approve or any-can-approve — for committees and dual-control finance policies
Approver delegation and out-of-office substitution so requests auto-route to a backup and never stall
Email/Outlook approval actions and Business Central mobile-app responses, so approvers act without opening the full web client
Advanced Approval Workflows is a per-tenant AL extension that ECOSIRE builds for your specific document types and signing policy. It extends the native approval framework rather than replacing it, so it cooperates with the standard Workflow, Approval Entries, and Notification pages your users already know.
What you get: a separate approval matrix per document type (purchase orders, vendor invoices, sales quotes, journals, payment journals, item journals, requisitions, and custom documents). Each matrix carries its own amount-based limits, its own approver pool, and its own escalation rules. Approvals can run multi-level (sequential) or parallel (all-must-approve / any-can-approve), with delegation and out-of-office substitution so nothing stalls when an approver is away. Approvers act from Outlook/email action links or from the Business Central mobile app — no need to open the full client.
Because this is build-to-order, ECOSIRE scopes your real approval rules, develops the extension in AL (table/page extensions plus event subscribers on the approval codeunits), installs it as a per-tenant extension on your cloud or on-prem environment, configures permission sets and the Job Queue entries that drive escalation, and supports it afterward. This is not an instant AppSource download — it is a delivered, installed, and maintained solution. Honest lead time and a support arrangement are part of the deal.
What you get
- A per-tenant AL extension (.app) built to your approval policy, installed on your Business Central environment
- Configured approval matrices for each in-scope document type, including amount limits and approver pools
- Permission sets for requesters, approvers, and workflow administrators
- Job Queue entries configured for escalation, reminders, and timeout handling
- Email/Outlook and mobile approval response wiring, tested end-to-end
- Source code (AL project) plus a short technical handover document and admin runbook
- A configuration/admin training session and a defined post-go-live support window
Who this is for
Financial Controller
Needs amount-based, multi-level sign-off that differs by document type and survives auditor scrutiny — beyond the single global approval limit the base engine offers.
Procurement / AP Process Owner
Wants purchase orders and vendor invoices routed by value and category to the right buyers and budget holders, with delegation so approvals never stall during leave.
Business Central Administrator
Wants the gaps closed using the native approval framework — a clean per-tenant extension, scoped permission sets, and Job Queue automation — not a fragile pile of customizations.
Installation overview
Download from ECOSIRE
Buy the license on ecosire.com and download the Advanced Approval Workflows module ZIP from your account dashboard.
Upload to Odoo
Extract the ZIP into your Odoo custom addons folder on the server (or upload via Apps > Install from file on Odoo.sh / runbot).
Install the module
Activate Developer Mode, open Apps, click Update Apps List, search for Advanced Approval Workflows, and press Install.
Configure settings
Open the new menu, paste your ECOSIRE license key, connect any external credentials (Shopify, Amazon, Stripe, etc.), and save.
Verify & go live
Run the built-in connection test, sync your first 10 records, and schedule the recurring cron. Contact support if anything fails.
How Advanced Approval Workflows Compares
| Criterion | ECOSIRE | Custom Build | Competitor | Odoo Native |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Separate approval matrix per document type | ||||
| Amount limits varying by document type and dimension | ||||
| True parallel approvals (all/any must approve) | ||||
| Delegation / out-of-office substitution | ||||
| Email/Outlook + mobile approval responses | ||||
| Built on native framework (no replacement, upgrade-safe) | ||||
| Tailored to your exact policy, installed and supported for you | ||||
| You own the AL source code |
Frequently Asked Questions about Advanced Approval Workflows
+How long does delivery take, and how is it installed?
After a short scoping call to capture your document types, amount limits, and approver hierarchy, a typical build runs about 2–4 weeks depending on how many document types and edge cases are in scope. We develop the AL extension, test it against a sandbox copy of your environment, then install it as a per-tenant extension on your production Business Central (cloud or on-prem). This is build-to-order — there is no instant AppSource download; ECOSIRE delivers and installs it for you.
+What does ongoing support and updates look like?
Every build includes a defined post-go-live support window for fixes and configuration tweaks. Because it is a per-tenant extension built on the native approval framework, Microsoft's monthly and major BC releases generally do not break it; we test against the next BC version and supply a recompiled .app when needed. You own the AL source, so you are never locked in — and you can extend the support arrangement on a retainer or per-change basis.
+Will this conflict with Business Central's built-in approvals?
No. The extension subscribes to events on the standard approval management codeunits and extends the existing Workflow, Approval User Setup, and Approval Entries pages rather than replacing them. Your standard approval history, notifications, and admin pages keep working — we add the matrix-per-document-type, parallel approvals, and delegation logic on top.
+Can approvals integrate with Teams, Power Automate, or external systems?
Yes. The native email/Outlook and mobile approval actions are included by default. For Teams adaptive cards, external sign-offs, or cross-system flows, we can expose approval state through the BC REST/OData API and hand off to Power Automate / Dataverse. That integration layer is scoped as an add-on since it depends on your Power Platform setup.
+What do you need from us to start, and what about permissions and data?
We need a sandbox or copy of your Business Central environment, your current document-type list with intended amount limits and approver hierarchy, and an admin contact for installing the extension and assigning permission sets. All development and testing happen against your environment under your control; ECOSIRE does not move your data off your tenant.
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Advanced Approval Workflows
Configurable, rule-based approval matrices for every Business Central document type, with per-workflow approvers, amount limits, delegation, and email/mobile responses. Built and installed by ECOSIRE as a per-tenant AL extension.
- Separate approval matrix per document type — purchase orders, vendor invoices, sales documents, GL/payment/item journals, requisitions, and custom documents each get their own rules
- Amount-based approval limits that vary by document type and dimension (department, project, cost center), not just one global approval limit
- Multi-level sequential approvals with configurable escalation when an approver doesn't respond within an SLA window
- Parallel approval modes — all-must-approve or any-can-approve — for committees and dual-control finance policies