Canceling an order request Requesters can cancel pending order requests. Locate the pending order to cancel: From the Dashboard Orders for Approval Portlet widget, click the order approval number. From the Order Approval List page, click View Details. In the Order Approval Details page, click Cancel Order. Optionally, enter comments for the approver. Click Proceed. The request is canceled. A notification is sent to the approvers who are currently evaluating the order for approval.