Approver determination using HR functions

Hello,
this is my first question on this forum, so be tolerant !!
Has anybody ever used HR functions (assigned at position level (S) in org structure) and corresponding HR search paths to determine approvers, instead of using PFCG roles ?
If yes, what are the constraints ? the gains against PFCG roles ? the performance issues ?
Rgds
Christophe

Gordan,
Approver determination in standard is independant from the role. It just get the first manager (hat in org. structure) of the requester, if no direct approver at requester level it goes to the next level, etc.
Usually this is not sufficient for customer and they develop their own determination (badi for dynamic wkf or adhoc object for classic wkf). It is just abap coding so any solution is possible.
About performance using HR path, I have no input. If you need to read all the organization and all beholders of the function, it certainly will be poor performance. If starting from requester and follow up the organization is enough, it should be the same as for the standard processing (manager or requester) .
Rgds,
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