Workflow Id Hardcoding in ABAP programs

Folks,
I have always been wondering why don't we have an option of using custom workflow templates for some of the ESS services and couple other places.
For example, If using Salary and Employment Verification ESS service, we have to use the workflow WS01000045 because workflow id is hardcoded in one of the standard SAP programs. If the standard workflow does not meet the client requirements, we either have to change the standard template or change the abap code where the standard workflow template id is hardcoded and I hate to change any SAP standard stuff.
I would appreciate any response justifying the hardcoding of workflow templates. wouldn't it be nice to have a place in configuration to replace standard SAP workfloe template with a custom version like we have for the PCR scenarios?
Thanks,
Saurabh

As an ABAP (and Business Workflow) developer I can offer three explanations.
1) no time
2) no fun
3) forgotten
1) Creating a flexible solution costs more in terms of programming effort, so if the project has problems meeting deadlines it is simpler to hardcode, and then fix this hardcoding later if there is time.
2) Adding flexibility in the form of customizing options to a working solution is definitely not the same fun as working on a new solution.
3) The developer intended to add customizing options later, actually had the time to do it, but forgot it (or forgot putting it on the to-do list).
Sorry, but developers are humans too.... even the übergeek ones

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