Workflow with custom tables and programs

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Hi experts, I've been developing an interface which requires that users receive a notification by mail when data arrives and approve certain steps to continue the process and then other users must approve again and so on.

I've created a complex hierarchy of tables to make this happen and I'm trying that this tool to be as flexible as possible, for example, maybe tomorrow we would like to move approvals from a group of users to others and let the process continues without changing the program.

It has been a lot of work, I've done many programs on this project however I don't think I've reached the flexibility I want and I'm not satisfied with this solution.

Recently I discovered SAP Workflow and I've been studying its scope, it seems to fit with my requirement, at least the issue regarding to authorizations, however I don't see how to implement it in my solution. In other words I'd like to make SAP Workflow to control my custom programs and handle them in one solution.

Is it possible to integrate SAP Workflow with my ABAP reports, dynpros and custom tables?

Best regards

[Former Member]

Hi Nelson,

With SAP Business workflow you basically control what information arrives when to which people.

With regards to agent assignment, the which part, it is very powerfull and flexible there is myriad of options available, you can use the Organizational Structure, use rules, authorization roles, or custom methods to determine the agents.

The what part is equally flexible and powerfull. Using advance with dialog functionality in Workflow, the user can be directed to any report/transaction/whatever after making a decision.

And to top it all of, you will finaly get a clear insight in your business processes by using integrated reports like workload analysis.

I suggest to invest some time in workflow, see what the best way is start and use it in your company.

There are some good blogs here, some good books were written (most of the authors even frequent this SCN space).

Kind regards, Rob Dielemans