Multiple Level Workflow

Hello,
I have a requirement as below.
1. The Workflow triggers a work item to the first approver.
2. If he doesn't approve with in 5 days, it should be escalated to his manager for approval. (Does the work item in the first approver's inbox disappear? )
3. Like this, at each level, this check has to happen.
4. I understand that this can be achieved via deadline monitoring but not completely sure how.
Could you please guide me through this? Thanks.
Regards,
Venkata Phani Prasad K

Hi,
You can use the latest end deadline monitoring.
Here you need to select modeled option, then a branch will be created for deadline in that step.
Now in the outcome tab in that step activate the processing obsolute option. Now by using process control please complete that step and send the new workitem to desireed person.
Thanks and regards,
SNJY

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