• Wizards do not overload the user with information
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Do We Need Workflow Wizards?
If your business process is ready to be implemented
SAP Workflow templates
• Work with a specific object type
• Must be copied and adapted (container elements, binding, and so on)
Workflow wizards
• Generate workflow definitions on any object type
• Process logic can be adapted simply by answering questions
• Provide simple dialog and guide you
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Find Workflow Wizards in the Workflow Wizard Explorer!
Look in the workflow wizard explorer if you have to implement...
• Approval procedures
• Circulars for routing objects
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Workflow Wizards: Business Scenario
• A business process is ready to be implemented • Wizards may help define a workflow definition • Find out if and how wizards can help • Find out what wizards are provided
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Workflow Wizards: Objectives
At the conclusion of this section, you will be able to: • Find out whether a wizard matches your business scenario • Use the workflow wizard to create a complete workflow definition • Use the wizards of the workflow builder
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Workflow Wizards
Contents: • Workflow wizards • Using wizards to simplify workflow editor
• You can find a workflow wizard that does the work for you
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Difference between SAP Templates and Wizards
– Asking only a few questions on each screen
– Providing all information required to answer the questions
• Wizards ensure all data is maintained consistently
Wizard: Include ‘Send mail’
How can I ensure that a work item is completed and the process continues when deadlines are missed?
• You can start to work with the Workflow Builider and implement the process from scratch
• You can find a workflow template that can be copied and adapted
• Simple sequential or parallel workflow definitions
Read the documentation carefully and decide if one of the wizards meets your requirements
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Wizards: Simplifying the Workflow Builder
Wizards help in questions such as:
How can I send a notification, for approval of a notification of absence?
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What Makes Wizards Easier/Better than Normal Transactions
• Wizards unify documentation and functionality by