Invoce. N-step dynamic approval process

Hello,
I have a question.
According documentation we have BADI ONLY for SC workflow
and PO workflow.(BBP_WFL_APPROV_BADI)
I need N-step dynamic approval process for Invoice.
The question is : do i need to develop my own workflow or is there other functionality or BADI which i can use for INVOICE?
Thank you.
Tania

Hi Hari,
The total value of the shopping cart changes because Manager 1 deletes an item from the shopping cart. So the new value of the shopping cart is 10.000,- euro. In this example all managers must approve up to and including the first one who has an limit higher than the shopping cart value.
Regards,
Martin

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We are in process of implemeting SAP CLM 2.0 Application to one of our key client. one of the key Requirements is to implement n-step workflow approval based on the HR Based org structure. What the specific client requirement are as below ...
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Milpitas, CA, USA
Ph: 925-949-9574
Edited by: Pawan Swaroop on Jan 31, 2011 11:13 AM

Hi Pawan,
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a)Dynamic N Level organizational hierarchy based approval for a contract document. Approval to be routed to a business requestoru2019s organization hierarchy depending on the value of contract
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d)Exception management u2013 Trigger email notifications to an approveru2019s manager if the workflow item is pending for a predefined period without action. If no action even after reminder for additional period of time, trigger another email to manageru2019s manager
e)Adding Adhoc Approval at any stage during the workflow approval stage ( For eg: - particularly in additional an additional approver in between)
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