What indicates that a user has an ongoing approval workflow?

The ongoing approval workflow for a user is best indicated by the approval status of the user. This status provides real-time insight into where the user stands within the workflow process. If the approval status shows that an approval is pending or still in progress, it clearly reflects that the workflow is active and requires attention.

Other factors, such as notification alerts of pending approvals, may point to ongoing tasks but do not directly represent the user’s real-time approval status within a workflow process. The user's inactive status indicates that the user is currently not participating, which does not relate to the presence of an ongoing approval workflow. Additionally, the history of previous approvals offers context about past decisions and workflow progress but does not provide information on current, ongoing processes. Therefore, the approval status is the most definitive indicator of whether a user currently has an active approval workflow.