--- title: How can I avoid a backlog of open workflows in Action Tracker? description: Learn about ways you can prevent an unnecessary backlog of open workflows in Action Tracker. --- [Skip to content](https://support.weeversoftware.com/how-can-i-avoid-a-backlog-of-workflows-in-action-tracker#main-content) [Submit a Support Issue](https://support.weeversoftware.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![Weever-wordmark-darkgreen-4](https://support.weeversoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weever-wordmark-darkgreen-4.png?width=112&height=24&name=Weever-wordmark-darkgreen-4.png)](http://weeversoftware.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Submit a Support Issue](https://support.weeversoftware.com/kb-tickets/new) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Weever Knowledge Base](https://support.weeversoftware.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Weever Forms](https://support.weeversoftware.com/weever-forms?hsLang=en) 3. [Action Tracker & Workflows](https://support.weeversoftware.com/weever-forms?hsLang=en#action-tracker-workflows) # How can I avoid a backlog of open workflows in Action Tracker? ## Learn about ways you can prevent an unnecessary backlog of open workflows in Action Tracker. ### There are 3 scenarios where a workflow is created: 1\. A **form** that has the Action Tracker **workflow setting enabled** is submitted. ![](https://support.weeversoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Oct-01-2025-10-56-07-8774-AM.png?width=904&height=442&name=undefined-Oct-01-2025-10-56-07-8774-AM.png) 2\. An **inspection** that has the **Action Tracker workflow setting for failures enabled** is submitted. ![](https://support.weeversoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Oct-01-2025-10-56-54-3663-AM.png?width=912&height=564&name=undefined-Oct-01-2025-10-56-54-3663-AM.png) 3\. An **inspection** that has the **Action Tracker workflow setting for all inspections enabled** is submitted. ![](https://support.weeversoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Oct-01-2025-10-57-56-1129-AM.png?width=912&height=564&name=undefined-Oct-01-2025-10-57-56-1129-AM.png) ### Adding Auto-Close Function to Forms & Inspections ***Auto-Close for Form Workflows*** If Staff-level users do not need to view/edit workflows, you can disable the workflow setting and have Administrators and Supervisors use Form Reports to view reports, edit submissions and update status. 💡 Learn more here: **[How does the Form Reports page work?](https://support.weeverapps.com/en/form-reports?hsLang=en)** ***Auto-Close for Inspection Workflows*** If a failed inspection does not require follow up or review, you can add a manual or automated auto-close function to the inspection form. Manual Method #1:**[Use the Auto-Close Workflow field](https://support.weeverapps.com/auto-close?hsLang=en)** Manual Method #2: **[Use the Pass Percentage Field](https://support.weeverapps.com/auto-close-field-trigger?hsLang=en#pass-percent)** Automated Method: **[Use a Multiple Choice Field](https://support.weeverapps.com/auto-close-field-trigger?hsLang=en#multi-choice)** [![Weever-wordmark-darkgreen-4](https://support.weeversoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weever-wordmark-darkgreen-4.png?width=234&height=50&name=Weever-wordmark-darkgreen-4.png "Weever-wordmark-darkgreen-4")](https://weeverapps.com) Weever Knowledge Base Copyright © 2026, Weever