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johnjohn-Peter
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Mar 01, 2025

Only allow the creator of the item and the user direct manager to view the submitted item

I am facing this challenge , where we want to create a custom list, with the following logic;- 1) User submit a request asking for example for for salary increase. mentioning the amount. 2) The req...
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johnjohn-Peter
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Apr 14, 2025

DJ_JambaAre you sure this will work? as if you have this settings:-

 

 

 

and you granted the Approver's Approve permission, then Read permission, then the Approver user  will not be able to see the item... the above settings for the Item-Level Permissions, will only allow the creator of the item + the user with full control ON THE LIST to see the items.. so how come an Approver user (who did not create the item) will be able to see the item??? are you sure this is working for you?

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DJ_Jamba
Copper Contributor
Apr 15, 2025

johnjohn-Peter 
100% positive - This is how I know that you are misunderstanding
Why?
Because Item level permissions supercede any default permissions/settings in SharePoint
As previously stated, I have used/advised this technique for many years

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    johnjohn-Peter
    Iron Contributor
    Apr 15, 2025

    DJ_JambaNot sure how this is working for you,,, but if you do not have full control on the list you will not be able to see any item if the item-level is set to only see and edit your own items... even if you have full control on the item.. are you sure this is working for you?

     

    an i agree with you that "Item level permissions supercede" .. that why your scenario will not work

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