Initiate a change request

Propose updates to a catalog asset by submitting a change request for reviewer approval.

Change requests let you propose updates to any asset in the catalog — from ownership and descriptions to schema details and documentation — while keeping an auditable review trail. A designated reviewer approves or rejects each request before changes go live.

Prerequisites

To initiate a change request, you need at least Edit access for the asset from your group. See source-based policies for details.

Submit a change request

1. Navigate to any asset in the Catalog or a Glossary item.

2. Click Make Changes to enter edit mode.

3. Update any attribute you need to change — this includes Data Owners, Business Owners, and any other field displayed on the asset. You can also edit content on the Schema, Lineage, and Documentation tabs.

4. When you're done, click Request Changes.

5. A summary of all proposed changes appears. Select one or more reviewers from the search dropdown.

6. Click Confirm Request Changes to submit.

If you are the asset owner, you can mark the request as approved immediately — changes go live as soon as you confirm. Select Mark as approved immediately before clicking Confirm Request Changes.

Can I update multiple attributes in a single change request?

Yes. After clicking Make Changes, you can edit any combination of attributes across the asset's tabs — ownership, description, schema details, lineage, and documentation — before submitting. All edits are grouped into one request.

What happens if I'm an asset owner and don't want to wait for a reviewer?

If you own the asset, you can bypass the reviewer step by selecting Mark as approved immediately during the submission flow. Changes go live as soon as you confirm.