Purch Req workflow triggering issue

[Trant, David]

One more note in case it isn't already clear to you.  I'm working on a PO w=
orkflow, and conceptually going into it I expected there to be one "big" wo=
rkflow definition that drove the approval process from start to finish (thi=
nk of looping through the approvals).  Instead, a new workflow instance is =
created with each release, so the process is:
 
PO/Purch Req application saves the document, recognizes need for first rele=
ase, and posts event
Workflow instance is started to drive first release and once agent performs=
 the release, this workflow instance ends
Application steps in again after first release is complete and sees that se=
cond release is required, posting event again for second release
Second workflow instance (same definition, in your case WS2000077) is start=
ed
Process continues for each release level required
 
Hope this helps,
David
 
 -----Original Message-----
From:   SAP Workflow [mailto:Owner-SAP-WUG at MITVMA.MIT.EDU]  On Behalf Of Bra=
dshaw-Long, Kathleen
Sent:   Friday, March 05, 2004 9:31 AM
To:     SAP-WUG at MITVMA.MIT.EDU
Subject:        Re: Purch Req workflow triggering issue
 
Michelle,
 
There is no need to create an event CREATED.  As soon as a requisition
is saved with a valid release strategy, assuming you have set up release
strategies for purchase requisitions, then the workflow will start.
 
The object you choose (BUS2105 versus BUS2009) depends on the business
process for approving purchases.  In our company, we do not approve at
the line item level---but based on all of the item(s) in a req.
Therefore, we used BUS2105 (overall release) and set up our release
strategies accordingly.   There is no need to use a subworkflow with
BUS2009.
 
Start your testing with the a copy of the basic workflow template
WS2000077, and you should be fine.
 
Kathleen
 
-----Original Message-----
From: SAP Workflow [mailto:Owner-SAP-WUG at MITVMA.MIT.EDU] On Behalf Of
michelle.faulkner at perdue.com
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 9:50 AM
To: SAP-WUG at MITVMA.MIT.EDU
Subject: Purch Req workflow triggering issue
 
 
I am in the process of developing a workflow for purchase requisitions
using BUS2009.  I apologize for asking some basic questions but it has
been almost 2 years since I have been developing in workflow and I am
struggling.
 
I ideally the customer wants to start the workflow as a purchase
requisition is created.  After this point the customer wants to be able
to approved individual line items on the purchase requisition. However,
the only triggering events that appear to be available are RELEASE STEP
CREATED, REJECTED, RELEASED, RESET or SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGED - this is
for both BUS2105 and BUS2009.
 
Is it possible for me to create an event of CREATED?
Should I create a workflow from BUS2105 and then a subworkflow of
BUS2009? How are others implementing purchase req. workflows? Also
regardless of which option I choose within the workflow (rejected, save,
etc) I end up with a released purchase req.  It doesn't appear to do
anything, including sending a message to the appropriate person?
 
Thanks in advance,
Michelle
 
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