Which security configuration requires activating pending security policy changes for the changes to take effect?

The reason the option pertaining to editing a business process security policy to remove a security group from an approve action requires activating pending security policy changes is rooted in how changes to security settings in Workday are managed. When edits are made to security policies, particularly those involving business processes, these modifications are held in a pending state until they are activated. This activation process ensures that all the changes made are finalized and applied system-wide.

In contrast, adding a new security group to a role or creating a new user-based security group typically does not require a separate activation step, as these adjustments can take effect immediately once they are saved. Similarly, assigning roles to users is also generally applied immediately without needing additional activation since it affects user access instantly upon completion of the task. Thus, the process of editing a business process security policy to alter approvals stands out as it necessitates this extra step to ensure proper implementation and compliance with the defined security protocols.