Start workflow

Hi,
My friend asked me to post this question in his name here.
He wants to create a simple workflow in PM. After user creation of the equipment in IE01 workflow need to be started and give the task for asset number creation to the next user.
Do you have any manuals like "workflow for dummies" )?
BR
Saso
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Hi
Workflow automates the steps and activities in a business process according to predefined procedures and rules.
Workflow presents information and documents to the appropriate knowledge worker or agent (another entity such as a program) to make a decision or perform an activity.
Workflow tracks each and every step in the process flow and maintains an ongoing status.
Workflow also collects and reports all of the metrics associated with the execution and completion of the process.
Check the below links u will get lot of info..
http://www.sap-press.com/product.cfm?account=&product=H950
Workflow
http://www.sap-img.com/workflow/sap-workflow.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/a5/172437130e0d09e10000009b38f839/frameset.htm
For examples on WorkFlow...check the below link..
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/3d/6a9b3c874da309e10000000a114027/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/PSWFL/PSWFL.pdf
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/4a/dac507002f11d295340000e82dec10/frameset.htm
http://www.workflowing.com/id18.htm
http://www.e-workflow.org/
http://web.mit.edu/sapr3/dev/newdevstand.html
Go through the following links on FORK :
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/24/e2283f2bbad036e10000000a114084/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/8d/25f1e7454311d189430000e829fbbd/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_46c/helpdata/en/c5/e4a930453d11d189430000e829fbbd/content.htm
http://www.insightcp.com/res_23.htm
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCBMTWFMSTART/BCBMTWFMSTART.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCBMTWFMDEMO/BCBMTWFMDEMO.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCBMTWFMPM/BCBMTWFMPM.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/PSWFL/PSWFL.pdf
For more reference on workflow: http://****************/Tutorials/Workflow/Workflow.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005vp/helpdata/en/04/9277a346f311d189470000e829fbbd/frameset.htm
Check these links.
http://www.sapgenie.com/workflow/index.htm
/people/ginger.gatling/blog/2005/12/01/link-workflow-business-objects-to-your-collaboration-tasks
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/92/bc26a6ec2b11d2b4b5006094b9ea0d/content.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_bw33/helpdata/en/92/bc26a6ec2b11d2b4b5006094b9ea0d/content.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_bw31/helpdata/en/8d/25f94b454311d189430000e829fbbd/content.htm
http://www.sap-press.com/product.cfm?account=&product=H950
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/PSWFL/PSWFL.pdf
http://www.workflowing.com/id18.htm
http://www.e-workflow.org/
Workflow
http://www.sap-img.com/workflow/sap-workflow.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/a5/172437130e0d09e10000009b38f839/frameset.htm
For examples on WorkFlow...check the below link..
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/3d/6a9b3c874da309e10000000a114027/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/PSWFL/PSWFL.pdf
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/4a/dac507002f11d295340000e82dec10/frameset.htm
http://www.workflowing.com/id18.htm
http://www.e-workflow.org/
http://web.mit.edu/sapr3/dev/newdevstand.html
http://www.sap-img.com/workflow/sap-workflow.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/a5/172437130e0d09e10000009b38f839/frameset.htm
For examples on WorkFlow...check the below link..
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/3d/6a9b3c874da309e10000000a114027/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/PSWFL/PSWFL.pdf
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/4a/dac507002f11d295340000e82dec10/frameset.htm
http://www.workflowing.com/id18.htm
http://www.e-workflow.org/
http://web.mit.edu/sapr3/dev/newdevstand.html
Workflow tutorials with step-by-step and with screenshots are available at http://www.****************/Tutorials/Workflow/Workflow.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005vp/helpdata/en/42/c14a9b55103116e10000000a1553f7/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005vp/helpdata/en/c5/e4a930453d11d189430000e829fbbd/frameset.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/workflow/
http://www.sap-img.com/workflow/sap-workflow.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/3d/6a9b3c874da309e10000000a114027/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/PSWFL/PSWFL.pdf
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/4a/dac507002f11d295340000e82dec10/frameset.htm
http://www.sap-basis-abap.com/wf/sap-business-workflow.htm
https://forums.sdn.sap.com/click.jspa?searchID=791580&messageID=2857887
https://forums.sdn.sap.com/click.jspa?searchID=791580&messageID=2855919
https://forums.sdn.sap.com/click.jspa?searchID=791580&messageID=2735228
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCBMTWFMSTART/BCBMTWFMSTART.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCBMTWFMDEMO/BCBMTWFMDEMO.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCBMTWFMPM/BCBMTWFMPM.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/PSWFL/PSWFL.pdf
Debug a workflow.
This has a step by step procedure :
http://fuller.mit.edu/workflow/debugging.pdf
www.erpgenie.com/sap/workflow/debugging.htm
http://www.erpgenie.com/workflow/debugging.htm?2b5de440
Workflow tutorials with step-by-step and with screenshots are available at
http://www.****************/Tutorials/Workflow/Workflow.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/workflow/
http://www.sap-img.com/workflow/sap-workflow.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/3d/6a9b3c874da309e10000000a114027/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/PSWFL/PSWFL.pdf
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/4a/dac507002f11d295340000e82dec10/frameset.htm
http://www.workflowing.com/id18.htm
http://www.e-workflow.org/
http://web.mit.edu/sapr3/dev/newdevstand.html
http://www.sap-basis-abap.com/wf/sap-business-workflow.htm
https://forums.sdn.sap.com/click.jspa?searchID=791580&messageID=2857887
https://forums.sdn.sap.com/click.jspa?searchID=791580&messageID=2855919
https://forums.sdn.sap.com/click.jspa?searchID=791580&messageID=2735228
http://www.sapbrain.com/TUTORIALS/TECHNICAL/WORKFLOW_tutorial.html
Regarding Work Flow
work flow scenarios.
1. applying for a leave.
2. approval process.
3. material creation process.
4. mainly work flow is for notification purpose.
chk this links
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/fb/135962457311d189440000e829fbbd/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005/helpdata/en/c5/e4a930453d11d189430000e829fbbd/frameset.htm
Workflow
http://www.sap-img.com/workflow/sap-workflow.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/a5/172437130e0d09e10000009b38f839/frameset.htm
For examples on WorkFlow...check the below link..
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/3d/6a9b3c874da309e10000000a114027/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/PSWFL/PSWFL.pdf
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/4a/dac507002f11d295340000e82dec10/frameset.htm
http://www.workflowing.com/id18.htm
http://www.e-workflow.org/
http://web.mit.edu/sapr3/dev/newdevstand.html
http://www.erpgenie.com/workflow/index.htm
http://www.sap-basis-abap.com/wf/sap-business-workflow.htm
http://www.insightcp.com/res_23.htm
A good tutorial
http://www.thespot4sap.com/articles/Invoice_Verification_Automation_Using_SAP_Workflow.asp
http://www.sap-basis-abap.com/wf/sap-business-workflow.htm
/people/alan.rickayzen/blog
/people/jocelyn.dart/blog/2006/06/19/why-use-abap-oo-with-workflow
a good book
http://www.sap-press.com/product.cfm?account=&product=H950
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/PSWFL/PSWFL.pdf
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/4a/dac507002f11d295340000e82dec10/frameset.htm
http://www.sap-press.com/downloads/h950_preview.pdf
Check the following PDF
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCBMTWFMSTART/BCBMTWFMSTART.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCBMTWFMDEMO/BCBMTWFMDEMO.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/BCBMTWFMPM/BCBMTWFMPM.pdf
http://help.sap.com/printdocu/core/Print46c/en/data/pdf/PSWFL/PSWFL.pdf
also seach the workflow forum: SAP Business Workflow
Transactions
AWUV Wizard for event creation Definition tools -> Event creation -> Set up with wizard
MCA1 Workflow Information System Reporting -> Workflow Information System (WIS)
OOAW Evaluation paths
PFAC Maintain standard roles
PFAC_CHG Change roles Definition tools -> Standard roles -> Change
PFAC_DEL Delete roles Definition tools -> Standard roles -> Delete
PFAC_DIS Display roles Definition tools -> Standard roles -> Display
PFAC_INS Create roles Definition tools -> Standard roles -> Create
PFOM Maintain assignment to SAP organizational objects Definition tools -> SAP org. objects -> Create assignments
PFOS Display assignment to SAP organizational objects Definition tools -> SAP org. objects -> Display assignments
PFSO Organizational environment of a user
PFT Maintain customer task
PFTC General task maintenance
PFTC_CHG Change tasks Definition tools -> Task/Task groups -> Change
PFTC_COP Copy tasks Definition tools -> Task/Task groups -> Copy
PFTC_DEL Delete tasks Definition tools -> Task/Task groups -> Delete
PFTC_DIS Display tasks Definition tools -> Task/Task groups -> Display
PFTC_INS Create tasks Definition tools -> Task/Task groups -> Create
PFTR Standard task for transaction
PFTS Standard task
PFWF Maintain workflow task (customer)
PFWS Maintain workflow template
PPOC Create organizational plan Definition tools -> Organizational plan -> Create
PPOM Maintain organizational plan Definition tools -> Organizational plan -> Change
PPOS Display organizational plan Definition tools -> Organizational plan -> Display
SWDA Ongoing Settings Administration -> Settings
SWDC Workflow editor administration data
SWDM Business Workflow Explorer Definition tools -> Business Workflow Explorer
SWE2 Display and maintain event type linkage Utilities -> Events -> Type linkages
SWE3 Display instance linkages Utilities -> Events -> Instance linkages
SWE4 Switch event log on/off Utilities -> Events -> Event/log -> On/Off
SWEC Link change documents to events Definition tools -> Event creation -> Change documents -> Linkage
SWED Assignment of change document objects to object types Definition tools -> Event creation -> Change documents -> Define workflow properties
SWEL Display event log Utilities -> Events -> Event log -> Display
SWF3 Workflow Wizard Explorer Definition tools -> Wizards -> Workflow Wizard Explorer
SWF4 Workflow Wizard Repository Definition tools -> Wizards -> Workflow Wizard Repository
SWI1 Selection report for workflows Utilities -> Work item selection
SWI2 Work item analysis Reporting -> Work item analysis
SWI3 Workflow outbox Runtime tools -> Workflow outbox
SWI4 Task analysis Reporting -> Task analysis
SWI5 Workload analysis Reporting -> Workload analysis
SWI6 Object links Runtime tools -> Object links
SWI7 Workflow resubmission folder From Integrated Inbox or Workflow Outbox
SWI8 Error overview Part of administration of workflow runtime system (transaction SWUF)
SWL1 Settings for dynamic columns Customizing, part of ongoing settings
SWLC Check tasks for agents Utilities -> Consistency check -> Organizational assignment
SWLD Workbench for Workflow 4.0
SWLP Copy plan version
SWLV Maintain work item views Customizing, part of ongoing settingS
SWLW Workbench for Workflow 3.0
SW01 Business Object Builder Definition tools -> Business Object Builder
SW06 Customizing object types From Business Object Builder, choose Settings -> Delegate -> System-wide
SWU0 Event simulation Utilities -> Events -> Simulate event
SWU2 RFC monitor Utilities -> Workflow RFC monitor
SWU3 Customizing consistency check Utilities -> Customizing
SWU4 Consistency check for standard tasks Utilities -> Consistency check -> Task -> Standard task
SWU5 Consistency check for customer tasks Utilities -> Consistency check -> Task -> Customer task
SWU6 Consistency check for workflow tasks Utilities -> Consistency check -> Task -> Workflow task
SWU7 Consistency check for workflow templates Utilities -> Consistency check -> Task -> Workflow template
SWU8 Switch technical trace on/off Utilities -> Technical trace -> On/off
SWU9 Display technical trace Utilities -> Technical trace -> Display
SWUD Diagnostic tools Utilities -> Diagnosis
SWUE Trigger event Utilities -> Events -> Generate event
SWUF Runtime system administration Administration -> Runtime system
SWUG Workflow start transactions Definition tools -> Workflow start transactions
SWUI Start workflows From the R/3 initial screen, choose Office -> Start Workflow
SWUS Start tasks Runtime tools -> Start workflow
SWUY Wizard for message linkage to workflow Definition tools -> Wizards -> Create "Call workflow from message"
SWX1 Create notification of absence
SWX2 Change notification of absence
SWX3 Display notification of absence
SWX4 Approve notification of absence
SWXF Form applications: Access point Environment -> Demo examples -> Fill out form
Reports
RSWWWIDE Delete work items
RHSOBJCH to fix PD Control Tables
Tables
SWW_OUTBOX - Lists Workflows in outbox together with status
SWW_CONT - Container Contents for Work Item Data Container
SWW_CONTOB- Container Cont. for Work Item Data Container (Only Objects)
SWWLOGHIST- History of a work item
SWWORGTASK- Assignment of WIs to Org.Units and Tasks
SWWUSERWI - Current Work Items Assigned to a User
SWWWIHEAD - Header Table for all Work Item Types
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Anji

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Hi
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As per your requirement you want to initiate the workflow only in case when the end user clicks on the START WORKFLOW button, In that case I think by using the Module pool programming you can actually resolve the requirement. By just simply validating the SY-UCOMM , if the fcode is equal to the FCODE of START WORKFLOW button, then by using either SAP_WAPI_CREATE_EVENT or SAP_WAPI_START_WORKFLOW. You can start manually.
Instead of implementing some Badi's or User Exits..
Regards
Pavan

Start Workflow from particular Step and assign to particular group of members

Hi
We are working on workflow using CQ 5.5.
Is it possible start workflow from particular Step and assign this workflow to particular group of members dynamically(Using Process Step).
Workflow Name : Single Page Workflow
                    Start
                        |
                    Step 1
                        |
                    Step 2
                        |
                    Step 3
                        |
                    Step 4
                        |
                    Step 5
                        |
                    Step 6 (Process Step)
                        |
                     End
In Step 6 , we will start workflow for list pages dynamically , for that we written code as
public class PublishTranslation implements WorkflowProcess{
    public void execute(WorkItem item, WorkflowSession wfsession, MetaDataMap metadata)
            throws WorkflowException {
           WorkflowModel model = wfsession.getModel(item.getWorkflow().getWorkflowModel().getId());
           WorkflowData wfdata= wfsession.newWorkflowData("JCR_PATH",pagePath[i]);
           wfsession.startWorkflow(model, wfdata);
This code starting workflow from step 1.
I need help on
1. How can i start workflow from step 2 or 3 ?
2. How can i assign this workflow to group members ?
Thanks & Regards

Hello Ravindra,
Logically it shouldn't allow you to do that and same happening because start workflow call on model will always trigger the workflow from starting point (means the very first step after start component in workflow design)
To achieve this you have other ways, i would suggest to try below if it works for you.
1. Instead of creating a new workflow just branch it programmaticaly and route back to previous step
      List<Route> routes=wfsession.getBackRoutes(item);
                 Route route=routes.get(WHAT_EVER_STEP);
                 wfsession.complete(item, route);
2. Create a new workflow model which starts from second step and using code get access of that workflow
     wfsession.getAllWorkflows();
for delegation as mentioned by Yogesh, you can try wfsession.delegateWorkItem(WorkItem item, Authorizable participant)
Thanks,
Pawan

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I want workflow to start AFTER i copy file through webdav (drag n drop).
Now it starts workflow BEFORE file is uploaded.
Workflow uses data from the file so the order is crucial.
Is it possible?

System.Threading.Thread.Sleep(3000);
before everything saves the day.
Works with workflows and event handlers (ItemAdded).

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Im trying to start list workflow (sp 2013) from MVC app.
the mvc app (win auth enabled) is running by a user that is site owner.
i always get ASP.NET access denied
var workflowServiceManager = new WorkflowServicesManager(web);
var workflowSubscriptionService = workflowServiceManager.GetWorkflowSubscriptionService();
SPList oList = web.Lists["Employee"];
SPListItem item = oList.GetItemById(557);
//access denied on this line
var subscriptions = workflowSubscriptionService.EnumerateSubscriptionsByList(oList.ID);
thanks

Hi
Earlier I was putting the button (link) in the wrong place now that its in the dataform webpart @ID works !
This link now will jump to the workflows page, the problem is that I have two workflows so the user may start the wrong workflow. Then I tried to link to the initiation page instead but this is where the error occurs.
This is the workflow page link (Copied from browser url)
http://sp20104/HitsMissesApp/_layouts/Workflow.aspx?ID={@ID}&List=deff1c34-4aec-43ad-b1e8-00444d3ab674&Source=http%3A%2F%2Fsp20104%2FHitsMissesApp%2FLists%2FHitsandMisses%2FAllItems%2Easpx
This is the initiation page link, has a few more parameters. (Copied from browser url and used static ID for test)
http://sp20104/HitsMissesApp/_layouts/IniWrkflIP.aspx?List={deff1c34-4aec-43ad-b1e8-00444d3ab674}&ID=6&TemplateID={8f72c2a0-7ec7-44ac-9bb7-c0a527a6b91a}&Source=http%3A%2F%2Fsp20104%2FHitsMissesApp%2FLists%2FHitsandMisses%2FAllItems%2Easpx
When I enter the intitation link in SPD, SPD error with 'Error HRESULT E_FAIL has been returned from a call to a COM component.' and then crashes.
So I can only link to the workflows page not the inititaion page. Perhaps the IniWrkflIP.aspx can only be called from a select page or something?
Code for insering asp link:
<asp:LinkButton runat="server" id="LinkButton1" PostBackUrl="http://sp20104/HitsMissesApp/_layouts/Workflow.aspx?ID={@ID}&List=deff1c34-4aec-43ad-b1e8-00444d3ab674&Source=http%3A%2F%2Fsp20104%2FHitsMissesApp%2FLists%2FHitsandMisses%2FAllItems%2Easpx">Start Workflow Feedback</asp:LinkButton>
Alternatively, the button/link could simply start the workflow as I dont require the initiation page. Dont know if this is any easier though.
Any assistance welcome on this .
Thanks

Workflow not showing in started workflows

Hi all,
I developed one workflow by using the user developed business object.
I am triggering this workflow from abap program by using the function module 'SAP_WAPI_CREATE_EVENT'.
Workflow is getting triggered from every id as i checked it by SWEL.
If i execute the program from my id it getting triggered and showing in outbox as started workflows, if i did it from other id
it is not coming in his outbox of started workflows.
I checked the authorisation roles and profiles of both ids , they are same.
what might be the problem, can anbody help?

Hi swami,
the code i am using is
          CALL FUNCTION 'SAP_WAPI_CREATE_EVENT'
            EXPORTING
              object_type             = 'ZTRNAPR'
              object_key              = object_key
              event                   = 'CREATED'
              commit_work             = 'X'
            EVENT_LANGUAGE          = SY-LANGU
            LANGUAGE                = SY-LANGU
            USER                    = SY-UNAME
            IFS_XML_CONTAINER       =
          IMPORTING
            return_code             = return_code
             event_id                = event_id
           TABLES
             input_container         = input_container[]
             message_lines           = message_lines[]
             message_struct          = message_struct[]
The return code i am getting is 0.

Automatic start workflow for ALL records

Hi Experts,
Does anyone know a way to start workflow automatically for ALL records without human interference?
I want to start workflows every day. For instance to recalculate, re-validate, re-assign or syndicate ALL records of a table.
Kind regards,
Job Jansen

Hello Job Jansen
I suppose recalculate and validate all recodrs once a day don't make sense when that records is the same
and records wasn't changing
However, you can use Autolaunch = Threshold with Max Time = 24 hour(for example)
workflow will fire when Max Time say greater then time last launched job.
And few another ways:
1) you can use task sheduler for launch import manager and turn autolaunch workflow when it do import
2) turn automatic import process(MDIS) once a day and use workflow for add records
3) developed Java application which used MDM JAVA API for start workflow
Regards
Kanstantsin

Start workflow with BAPI / RFC

HI!
I want to start a workflow in Business workflow by RFC. Are there any BAPI for this that i can use. ?

Hey Dominik,
Use following FM to start Workflow
<b>SPH_SWW_WI_START_SIMPLE - RFC
SWW_WI_START_SIMPLE - Normal FM</b>
You can pass data by using parameter WI_CONTAINER in TABLES tab.
Reward points if the answer is helpful.
Thankx,
Mukul

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