Implementing SAP Workflow without using Org Structure

[Susan R. Keohan]

Hello Cristiana,
 
Yes, it is certainly possible to implement workflow without using PD Org
structures. But in my (limited) implementation experience, I would have to
ask "Why?".  The PD Org structure does not require an HR implementation, it
is free and readily available to anyone with SAP.  SAP provides a number of
transactions for managing the assignment of users, job, positions, and SAP
Org Objects which you don't get with custom tables.  Using the PD org
structure and its relationships correctly may make it easier to implement
additional workflows in the future without having to design a new set of
custom tables and rules.
 
Just my humble opinion,
Sue
 
At 12:43 PM 2/5/2003 +1100, you wrote:
>Hello workflow experts,
>
>I believe that it is possible to implement SAP Workflow without having to
>implement the SAP HR PD Org Structure. Probably using customized tables to
>store the info needed (eg. who reports to who, etc).
>
>> From your experience, there is any advantages in using customized tables
>as opposed to using the HR PD Org Structure?
>
>It seems to me that the approach of customized tables would limit the
>options of retrieving data for future workflows if the rules that define
>an approver changes?
>
>Any thoughts on this subject will be more than welcome!
>
>Thanks and regards
>
>Cristiana