Importance of UWL in Guided Procedures.?

Hi,
I need to know the importance of UWL (Universal Worklist) in our Guided Procedures,
One thing that I can visualize is that, All the actions pending for a user can be seen here.
But that we can see in respective workcenter also.Then why do we need UWL seperately?
Also what if I want to terminate some task inbetween,
Is there any option for removing tasks from the list?because all the tasks, with the status as pending or running remains there until they are completed.
Please share....
Thanks
Deepak

Hi,
You have to create new system for GP.
Go to System admin - System config - UWL
click on New button
Fill in the details as below:
System Alias: * SAP_LocalSystem
Connector Type: GuidedProceduresConnector
Rest of the fields are optional
In the UWL - Configuration page, at the bottom, click on the link "Click to Configure Item Types and Customize Views Using a Wizard" , I think u can take it from there..
Add the UWL iview (pcd:portal_content/com.sap.pct/every_user/general/iViews/com.sap.netweaver.bc.uwl.iviews/com.sap.netweaver.bc.uwl.uwl_iview)to ur role.
You can see all ur GP tasks in UWL.
Good luck
Som

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