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workflow task vs workflow template

Former Member — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:06:23 GMT

hi all,

may i know what is the difference between workflow task and workflow template?

appreciate if can provide a simple example of the difference.

thanks

Re: workflow task vs workflow template

bpawanchand — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:54:07 GMT

Hi,

May you are starting to explore SAP Business workflow start from here

SAP Library - SAP Business Workflow.

Regards

Pavan

Re: workflow task vs workflow template

Former Member — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 08:57:17 GMT

hi,

ya, i read sap help file as well but cannot really understand fully.

i just confused of the task and template or tcode SWE2 event vs receiver type.

can give kind advice? just a simple example is very much appreciated.

thanks

Re: workflow task vs workflow template

anjan_paul — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:21:04 GMT

Hi,

Workflow Template you can say it like Design Time.

Workflow Task you can say it like Runtime.

In SWE2 that is linkage table which will tell which workflow will trigger when some BO event will raise.

Re: workflow task vs workflow template

bpawanchand — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:45:51 GMT

Hi,

Workflow Template you can say it like Design Time.
 Workflow Task  you can say it like Runtime.

Anjan... just to clear you some things your understanding is incorrect , if you ever tried to read the SAP workflow book or help.sap.com, it says that workflow definition means in your terms DESIGN time and workflow means Instance of the workflow definition.

Workflow task means it is also a design time (in your terms) multiple step task. but the object type is WF where as for workflow template the object type is WS..

Refer the below image for clear understanding...

Regards

Pavan

Message was edited by: Pavan Bhamidipati

Re: workflow task vs workflow template

Former Member — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:54:15 GMT

Hello,

I have never found a use for the worklfow task.

Stick with workflow template.

regards

Rick Bakker / hanabi technology

PS Has anyone found a use for the workflow task (WF....) or is it obsolete?

Re: workflow task vs workflow template

anjan_paul — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:15:26 GMT

Hi Pavan,

yes you are right. I never used workflow task. I misunderstood workflow task with workflow workitem to give the answer.

Re: workflow task vs workflow template

keohanster — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:26:54 GMT

IMHO, a task is a single step which may get executed, for example in some cases the IDOC scenarios. There is just one thing to be done, and no complex logic in it.

A workflow can contain many tasks. It can contain simple to complex logic, with multiple steps for users to act upon.

A workflow template is indeed the design-time version of your 'workflow' and it is type 'WS'.

A workflow instance is created when your purchase req needs release, or when your invoice needs approval. It will use the template WSnnnnnnnn - and create a technical log which will allow you to see what tasks are evaluated and executed.

I hope this helps,

Sue