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WorkFlow

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Defini t ion

The Automation of a Business Process, inwhole or part, during which documents, information or

tasks are passed from one resource to another for

action, according to a set of procedural rules.

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WorkFlow

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Cont.

High Level of Automation Used- Allow for optimum efficiency in delivering information

- Tracks the efficiency of processes

- Ensures completion of transactions

The quality of the process is assured

The process instance is transparent

The process is flexible Cycle time is less.

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When to Use Workf low

Workflow software is recommended for use when integratingbusiness processes that include substantial human activity.

The primary reasons to choose a workflow for integration are its

ability to automate and reduce human activities and to process

exceptions for straight-through processing.

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Objects used

During Design time :--Business Object ( BOR )- Activity

- Events

- Workflow Builder

During Process Time :-

- Work Item

- Container

- Workflow log

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Meaning

BOR :- The BOR interface enables quick navigation through all the ObjectTypes of SAP and their various components. The Object Type encapsulates a

complete set of related data and operations as a unit.

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Cont.

ACTIVITY :- Reference to a task as a step within the workflowdefinition. Single-step Task / Multistep Task.

EVENTS :- Events are ones which initiate, stop, or continue thetasks of a workflow. Informs the system about the change instatus of a particular Object. E.g.:-Create, Change, Approve etc.

WORKFLOW BUILDER :- Provides a graphical modeling view ofthe workflow definition.

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Commonly used Tcode

Tcode

1. SWO1

2. PFTC

3. SWDD

4. SWUD

OBJECTS

Business Object builder

Task Maintenance

Workflow Builder

Workflow Diagnosis

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Workflow - Benefits

Improved efficiency - Automation of many business processesresults in the elimination of many unnecessary steps

Better process control - Improved management of business

processes achieved through standardizing working methods and

the availability of audit trails

Improved customer service

Flexibility Enables re-design in line with changing business

needs

Business process improvement

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