How to process a leave stuck in approval for a terminated employee

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A one day Special Unpaid Leave has been input in 2021 but the absence remains as Awaiting Approval. The employee was also terminated in 2021.

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The special unpaid leave is stuck in 'Awaiting Approval' but it cannot be withdrawn and re entered as the employee has been terminated. How can you process a leave of a terminated employee?

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