# Frequently Asked Questions

## How can I save edited approval rules so they don't revert to the default approval once a document is transitioned to the close state?

In Ketryx, item-level approval rules are reset whenever an item leaves the "Closed" state, reverting to the default approval configuration. This is a known limitation documented in [MAN-11 Approval Rules](https://docs.ketryx.com/manuals/man-11-approval-rules#id-3.-item-level-approval-rules).

An option here, for more specific approval rules that persist across state transitions, is to configure [project-level approval rules instead](https://docs.ketryx.com/reference/advanced-settings#approval-rules). These are defined in the project’s settings with KQL and apply to all items of a given type, regardless of state changes.

**To configure project-level approval rules:**

1. Go to your project in Ketryx.
2. Navigate to **Project Settings** → **Approval Rules**.
3. Define approval steps for each item type (e.g., documents, requirements), specifying the users or groups required to approve.

**Project-level rules remain consistent even if items are reopened after being closed.**