--- title: Comp Request Guide description: "# Comp Request Guide ## Create a comp request 1. From the side bar, click on *Comps* and select *Requests* 2. From the Comp Requests list view, click on the *Request* *Comps* button [![](https://docs.abgpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Markup-on-2025-02-23-at-182516.png)](https://gpmdocs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Markup-on-2025-02-23-at-182516.png) [![](https://docs.abgpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Markup-2025-02-23-at-18.27.28-768x654.png)](https://gpmdocs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Markup-2025-02-23-at-18.27.28.png) ## Fill out the comp…" url: "https://docs.abgpm.com/docs/comp-request-guide/" updated: "2025-02-27" category: GPM --- # Comp Request Guide # Comp Request Guide ## Create a comp request 1. From the side bar, click on *Comps* and select *Requests* 2. From the Comp Requests list view, click on the *Request* *Comps* button [![](https://docs.abgpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Markup-on-2025-02-23-at-182516.png)](https://gpmdocs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Markup-on-2025-02-23-at-182516.png) [![](https://docs.abgpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Markup-2025-02-23-at-18.27.28-768x654.png)](https://gpmdocs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Markup-2025-02-23-at-18.27.28.png) ## Fill out the comp request info 1. Fill in the required fields below: - *SAP/Charge* *Account* - *Description* - *Adheres to Brand VBI standards?* - Note: If Yes, the approval task goes to the **ARCH VP** and **Brand VP** for review. If No, the approval task goes to **ARCH VP**, **Innovation VP**, **Legal VP**, **CSR VP**, **Brand VP** and **CMO VP**. - *Adheres to Brand VBI = Current VBI* - *Does not adhere to Brand VBI = Promo or Custom Graphics* 2. Click ***Save*** ## Add comp orders 1. Click the ***Next button*** or click the ***Comps tab*** [![](https://docs.abgpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Markup-on-2025-02-23-at-182834.png)](https://gpmdocs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Markup-on-2025-02-23-at-182834.png) [![](https://docs.abgpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Markup-on-2025-02-23-at-182932-768x621.png)](https://gpmdocs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Markup-on-2025-02-23-at-182932.png) ## Add comp orders 1. Fill in the comp order info - Note: If the days from the approved request to the date in hand/time are less than 4 days rush charges will be applicable. 2. Click ***Save*** ## Add comp orders 1. Add additional comp orders (if needed) by clicking the *Create Comp* button from the *Comps* tab. [![](https://docs.abgpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screen-Shot-on-2025-02-27-at-10-23-32.png)](https://gpmdocs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screen-Shot-on-2025-02-27-at-10-23-32.png) [![](https://docs.abgpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screen-Shot-on-2025-02-27-at-10-28-29-768x640.png)](https://gpmdocs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screen-Shot-on-2025-02-27-at-10-28-29.png) ## Submit for review 1. When you’re finished adding all comp orders, go back to the Request Info tab and click Submit for review. - *Note: the Comps Manager will receive a task to review the request prior to approval* - *If Submit for Review is not clicked, the comp order will not advance through the workflow* ## View comp request status 1. Check status at any time by clicking on *View request status*. - Hover over the *Approve request* task to view the individual approval status [![](https://docs.abgpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screen-Shot-on-2025-02-27-at-10-36-44.png)](https://gpmdocs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screen-Shot-on-2025-02-27-at-10-36-44.png) [![](https://docs.abgpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screen-Shot-on-2025-02-27-at-10-42-48-768x408.png)](https://gpmdocs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screen-Shot-on-2025-02-27-at-10-42-48.png) ## Approve your comps 1. After the request has been approved, the comp is created and a photo has been uploaded, you will receive an email notification that your comp is ready for review. Click on the link in the email or click on the checkmark from your Dashboard in ABGPM. ## View comp request status 1. For videos of your comps, click on the 3 dots in the thumbnail and select *Fullscreen*. ![](https://gpmdocs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screen-Shot-on-2025-02-27-at-10-46-44.png) [![](https://docs.abgpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screen-Shot-on-2025-02-27-at-10-45-39.png)](https://gpmdocs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screen-Shot-on-2025-02-27-at-10-45-39.png) [![](https://docs.abgpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screen-Shot-on-2025-02-27-at-10-55-12.png)](https://gpmdocs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screen-Shot-on-2025-02-27-at-10-55-12.png) ## Approve your comps 1. For photos of your comps, click on the thumbnail to view a large preview, or download the photo. 2. If you’re pleased with the comp, click the *Approve Comp* button. ## Track all your comp requests 1. From the side bar, click on *Comps* and select *Requests* - Search and/or sort your comp requests - Comp request status displays in the list view - You can also view detailed status by clicking on the gear icon [![](https://docs.abgpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screen-Shot-on-2025-02-27-at-11-01-52-1024x542.png)](https://gpmdocs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screen-Shot-on-2025-02-27-at-11-01-52.png) [![](https://docs.abgpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screen-Shot-on-2025-02-27-at-11-07-49.png)](https://gpmdocs.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screen-Shot-on-2025-02-27-at-11-07-49.png) ## Track all your comp orders 1. Track your comps from creation to shipping. Click on the arrow from the Comp Request list view. - Comp order status displays in the list view - You can also view detailed status by clicking on the gear icon - Once your comp order has shipped you can click on the tracking number to track your shipment