How to block the users from requesting an advance if they have unreported advances?

You can set up a custom approval flow in such a way that it automatically rejects the submitted advance if there are unapplied advances for the user. To do this:

1. Log in to Zoho Expense.

2. Navigate to Admin View > Settings > Approvals > Advances.

3. Click Custom Approval and click + New Custom Approval.

4. Enter the name and description for the approval flow.

5. Configure the criteria as “When - Has unreported advance - is - True”

6. Under Approvals, select Auto Reject.

7. Click Save.