A project sponsor insists the project scope include two geographic locations, but the approved project charter includes only one. What should the project manager do?

The project charter formally authorizes the project and defines its high-level scope. Any changes to the approved charter, including scope modifications, must go through the formal change control process. The project manager should first assess the impact of adding a second location on all project constraints (scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, risks) and then submit a change request. This ensures the change is properly evaluated and approved before implementation, maintaining project control. Simply asking for more budget/schedule is premature without a full impact assessment. Telling the sponsor it's not possible without following due process is incorrect. Suggesting a separate project bypasses the current project's governance and the sponsor's immediate request.