New “Soft Stop” alert in effect for Expense Reports

Employees will now receive a new ‘Soft Stop’ alert notification when creating an Expense Report associated with a Spend Authorization. The alert reminds users to review if an Expense Report is the final report associated with a Spend Authorization.

The alert reads as follows:

“Is this the final Expense Report? If true, please ensure to check the Final Expense Report box located on the Header tab. If this is not the final expense report, do not check the Final Expense Report box. Checking the box will result in closing the associated Spend Authorization. It cannot be reopened.”

This new alert when into effect January 29, 2026.

Questions? Reach out via the Workday Service Desk.