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# How to start the approval process from a quote

> Create an approved material record directly from a supplier's quote

This guide shows you how to start the approval process for a new supplier's product directly from their quote on a sourcing request.

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## Start the approval process

1. Open the sourcing request and find the supplier's quote
2. Click **Start Approval**
3. A new approved material record is created, pre-filled with details from the quote:
   * Your product (raw material)
   * The supplier
   * The supplier's product
4. Set the **Approval Status** (e.g., "R\&D Not Started")
5. Click **Save**

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## When to use this

Start the approval process from a quote when:

* You've received a competitive quote from a new supplier
* The supplier's product isn't yet in your approved materials
* You want to evaluate the material before committing to purchase

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## What's next

After starting the approval:

* Upload documents (SDS, COA, TDS) to the approval record
* @mention a colleague to notify them about the new material for evaluation
* Update the approval status as the material moves through your process
* Once approved, the supplier will pre-load for future sourcing requests