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# Review SCAR

Review the submitted SCAR investigation, assess its impact, and either approve it or return it for further investigation.

## Workflow Overview

<i class="fa-location-dot">:location-dot:</i> **Current Task:** Review SCAR

<i class="fa-user">:user:</i> **Performed By:** Assigned Action Completion Reviewer

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## Accessing the Task

The **SCAR to Review** task can be accessed through any of the following:

* The **To Do** module.
* The **Notification Panel** (via the **Notification Bell**).
* The **direct link** provided in the email notification.

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## Completing the Task

After the supplier investigation has been submitted, evaluate the root cause analysis before approving or rejecting the SCAR.

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#### Saving Your Work

To save progress without submitting, click **Save** in the top-right corner of the panel.

* The task remains in the **To Do** module for you to revisit and complete later.
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### Review Investigation Findings

Review the investigation details, root cause analysis, and supporting documents provided by the assigned supplier representative.

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### Perform Impact Review

Assess the comprehensive impact of the identified root cause.

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* **Fundamental Process Breakdown or Failure:** Indicate whether the identified root cause signifies a fundamental breakdown in a process.
* **Correction of Process Element:** Indicate whether corrective actions have been implemented to address the process element responsible for the root cause.
* **Applicability to Other Parts or Processes:** Indicate whether the issue and corrective actions may apply to additional products, components, or operational processes.
  * If <mark style="color:blue;">**Yes**</mark>, list the numbers of other applicable parts in the designated field.

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### Provide Feedback

Use the **Internal Comment** field to document review feedback, request clarification, or provide additional guidance regarding the SCAR investigation.

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#### Commenting Guidelines

Comments remain visible throughout the workflow for transparency and communication.

* You can **edit**, **delete**, or **reply** to your own comments.
* You can **reply** to others' comments but cannot edit or delete them.
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### Finalize Review

From the **Task Resolution** dropdown, select one of the following actions:

* **Approve**

  Approve the SCAR, concluding the workflow.

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* **Reject**

  Reject the SCAR, returning it to the assigned representative for additional investigation.

  → Next Step: [SCAR Refused by Reviewer](/interfacing-help-files/quality-managers/action-item-application/creating-and-managing-scars/scar-refused-by-reviewer.md)

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## See Also

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tracking &#x26; Monitoring SCARs</strong></td><td>Browse and filter all submitted SCARs across the organization.</td><td><a href="https://1488562728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTx7AmE0d2Q4ja20EYjF5%2Fuploads%2FNZOvD3ldHJ3i1zsvDksS%2FCR-V16-Icons-1.png?alt=media&amp;token=7c420cc4-9abf-4601-8fc3-8e9769771b27">App-V16-Icons-1.png</a></td><td><a href="/interfacing-help-files/quality-managers/action-item-application/tracking-and-monitoring-scars.md">Tracking &amp; Monitoring SCARs</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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