1. As the change analyst, you check the originator's work to ensure that the change conforms to your organization's change procedure.

   • The change form clearly and accurately tells its purpose using theGeneral and Attributespages.

   • The Custom attributes, if any, are correct.

   • All affected parts and documents are listed on the change'sAffected list, and theirreleasing andcanceling states are correct.

   • All responsible groups are listed on the Reviewerslist with the correct review selection (Must actor Can act).

   • The appropriate observers are listed on the Observerslist.

   • File attachments, if necessary, are listed on theFiles list.

2. After your review is complete, do one of the following:

   If any item on the change form's Affected list is unlocked in your workspace, lock or close it now.

   • If you're satisfied with the change form, route it to the group reviewer(s): Process ➔ Route for Approval.

     If you see a Cannot route status bar message:

     • Each released item on the Affected list – which the change form will cancel – must have a pending iteration that will be released; or the item must be removed from every pending or releasedparent itembefore routing.

     • At least one reviewing group must be shown in the Reviewers list.

     If you see a Routing Error window, refer to the help topicHow to work with change forms →Fix change routing errors to resolve the error.

   • If the change requires corrections, then (a) update the change form as needed, or (b) return it to the originator:Process ➔ Return to Originator.

   • If it's no longer necessary, cancel the change form:Process ➔ Cancel Change. The change can be deleted by selecting Remove Object from theItem menu.

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