Generates a structured approval matrix by traversing a user’s managerial chain for the specified number of levels (e.g., their manager, manager’s manager, etc.).
This avoids hardcoding approval paths — making approvals dynamic and maintainable.

⚙️ Inputs
Name Type Description
user_sys_id String Sys ID of the starting user
levels Integer Number of manager levels to retrieve (e.g., 3 = manager → director → VP)

🧾 Output
Name Type Description
approval_matrix JSON Array of { level, approver_sys_id, approver_name, approver_email }

Scenario:
A flow runs when an “Expense Request” is submitted.
Instead of assigning approvals manually, this Flow Action:

Takes the requester’s Sys ID.

Retrieves their manager hierarchy up to 3 levels.

Dynamically generates approvals (e.g., Manager → Department Head → Director).

Flow setup example:

Trigger: New Expense Request submitted.

Action: Generate Approval Matrix (input: current.user.sys_id, levels = 3).

Loop: For each approver in matrix → Create approval record.

Result: Fully dynamic, hierarchy-based approval flow.

🧩 Key Benefits

🔁 No hardcoding — adapts to real org chart changes.

🧱 Reusable across multiple approval workflows.

🧮 Supports configurable depth (1–N levels).

🧼 Self-contained — no external tables or integrations.