---
title: Reopen an exception rule
description: Reopen an exception rule that has been rejected, but you want to resubmit. Reopening the rule moves it to the Draft state.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/security-management/sem-reopen-ex-rule.html
release: australia
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-10-09"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Configuring an exception rule, Configure rules to manage findings, Implement, Unified Security Exposure Management, Security Operations]
---

# Reopen an exception rule

Reopen an exception rule that has been rejected, but you want to resubmit. Reopening the rule moves it to the Draft state.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_vul.vulnerability\_admin

## About this task

You can then update and resubmit the rule for approval.

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **Workspaces** > **Security Exposure Management Workspace**.

2.  Select **Administration** in the navigation pane.

3.  Select **Review** on the **Exception rules** tile.

4.  Find the rule that you want to reopen and click **Reopen**.

5.  Update the form and resubmit it for approval.


**Parent Topic:**[Configuring an exception rule](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/security-management/sem-configure-exception-rule.md)