Creating Initial Submission Actions
Initial actions update object record fields when the approval process begins for that record.
The only conditions considered before the initial actions occur are the process definition's entry criteria, which start the approval process. No additional logic is involved. It is therefore a best practice to create initial submission actions for fields that must be updated at the start of the approval process. This ensures that all fields are handled programmatically and do not require manual updates.
As with all fields that can be updated as part of the approvals process, the values you enter for the Field Value are not validated while you are creating actions and approval steps. You must understand the field types and thoroughly test your process before using it in a live environment.
