How to Prevent an Automation From Approving Its Own Change

A workflow may allow the requester or automation owner to satisfy an approval step unintentionally. Separation of duties is important for changes with material impact.

What to check

Review identity mapping, approver rules, delegated access, service account ownership, and audit logs. Test self-approval and alternate approval paths.

Recommended next step

Enforce independent approval for defined actions and retain a clear audit record. Informatix Systems can assess workflow automation and governance.