Terminating Event with Decision Step

Hi,
In our purchase requisition approval workflow, I need to have a decision step in which to prompt approver to either approve the req. or reject the requisition. In this decision step, I need for it to have terminating events for "SIGNIFICANTLYCHANGED", "RELEASE", "REJECT" and "RESET".
First, I copy the generic decision task 8267 to my my own custom decision task. Then I added a BUS2009 in the container, releasecode and other needed elements. In this custom decision task, I was able to add these terminating events that has been defined in the BUS2009. I was able to setup binding, except the one binding
Terminating Event ->   Task
&_EVT_OBJECT&      ->   &_WI_OBJECT_ID&
Since the &_EVT_OBJECT& for the terminating event is BUS2009. And the custom decision task &_WI_OBJECT_ID& is DECISION business object. They're incompatable business object. So I replaced that binding with
Terminating Event     -> Task
&_EVT_OBJECT&    ->   &PURCHASE_REQ&
After all the configuration has been setup. I created a new purchase requisition. Upon the RELEASESTEPCREATED event, it create a custom decision workitem in my agent's inbox. When I triggered the "RELEASE" event, it is however not terminating my custom decision workitem. The workitem still sits in the agent's inbox waiting to be execute.
Is it possible to setup terminating events for decision step? Any kind of suggestions or inputs would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Jennifer Tran
System Analyst

I will suggest you to create a fork with 2 parallel branch and 1 necessary branch. Put the approval step in 1 branch and the wait for Release step event in another branch in this way you can suffice your requirment.
Thanks
Arghadip

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Problem with Decision step execution

Hi Friends,
I have a problem with executing a decision step. When I execute the decision using SAP_WAPI_DECISION_COMPLETE the workitem goes to completed state and doesn't do anything after that. But when I execute the same step from SBWP the subsequent steps gets executed and rest all works fine. I am sure there is a problem with Decision step . The task I am using is TS00008267. Is there a replacement for this step or is there something to do with feature ADVANCE WITH DIALOG or agents .I have agents in place. Please help.
-Rajesh

when I write the decision using FM , the WI is set to completed but
I am not sending any status to workflow container from the task container
. Is this the issue for workflow not able to continue !
There is no necessity of sending any result back to the workitem container. In the decision step container , it contains a standard container element WIResult it will populated based, on the decision you took on the workitem (IF it is a Decisionworkitem).
when I execute the FM to write the decision, the task ( generic decision task)
is not getting executed.
Can you pelase let us know what is the return code, th function module is retruning back, once you try to execute the workitem by using the FM, if it is other than zero then can you please let us know what is the message.
, Before trying to execute the workitem can you please check whether the workitem is stored in the standard workitem header table SWWWIHEAD. as the above function module will validate the workitem from the header table.....

Worktiem and Terminating Event with Condition

System : SAP Solution Manager 4.0
Business Object : BUS2000116
Custom Screen
No.     Text               Position          Status
1.     IT manger                           Position1
2.     IT Integration manger                     Position2
3.     Development manager
4.     Business process Owner     Position4
5.     SQA
6.     Change management                     Position6
7.     Basis and Operation
8.     -
9.     -
While creating CR(Transaction code CRMD_ORDER) user has option to choose any number of approvals from the above mentiond custom screen. Lets say user chooses four approvals.
Requirement
Now in workflow I have to send Workitem for Approval in Parallel to all four positions(Position1,Position2,Position4,Position7). When any one from respective positions Approves the workitem , workitem should remove from the inbox of all other users belongs to that position.[Note from other users belong to other positions]
So at the end workitem should have approval at all 4 levels from the each respective position.
Can I achieve the above mentioned scenario?
Background step : to find out number of approvals for CR. [in this example 4.]
In WF design
     Step "Loop Until" number of approvals
          Find Agent for Approval Number 1
          Send Workitem to Position Belond to item number 1
     Loop End
But How Can I use terminating Event "APPROVED" ?
Please suggest.

Amandeep Singh wrote:>
> System : SAP Solution Manager 4.0
> Business Object : BUS2000116
>
> Now in workflow I have to send Workitem for Approval in Parallel to all four positions(Position1,Position2,Position4,Position7). When any one from respective positions Approves the workitem , workitem should remove from the inbox of all other users belongs to that position. (Not from other users belong to other positions)
> So at the end workitem should have approval at all 4 levels from the each respective position.
>
> Can I achieve the above mentioned scenario?
Yes.
> Please suggest.
Try reading some starter material and learn about the concept of work items and agents. That should let you understand why the answer is yes, and how to achieve it. The tutorials on workflow scenarios (help.sap.com or online help in your system) are perhaps a suitable start?

Probelm with decision step type

Hi,
I am using the decision step type to display release and reject the options to the approver . i am using the latest end tab to escalate( forward) the workitem to next available approver .( deadline monitoring 30 min) .
workitem is generating in the 2nd available approver inbox after 30 min . but the same workitem is still available in the 1st approver inbox ( of course it display the message the following deadline was missed and latest end reached) .
But even after the 2nd approver gets the workitem in his inbox ,the 1st approver is able to execute the same workitem by ignoring the message .
Please can any one explain me what is reason behind this.
Please can any one helping me how can i delete the workitem in the 1st approver inbox once the workitem is created in the 2nd approver inbox .

Just follow the steps
1)You can use Latest End Tab in a Step which is attached to a task. Use Modelled deadline. Using this another branch is created from the step.
2)Activate the Outcome Processing obsolete for the Step that needs to be sent to the Manager.
3) Now put a process control in the branch that has been created due to modelled deadline. Use "Set Workitem to Obsolete" in the Function and provide the Step number in which the deadline step is incorporated.
4) Now create another step at the branch Processing obsolete of the step that has the deadline and copy the above step with deadline removing the deadline part. This step is only for 2nd approver.
<b>Reward points if useful</b>
Thanks
Arghadip

Set Decision Step in WF via Terminating Event

Hi All,
I have a custom Work flow in which I am trying to terminate a Decision Step via a terminating event.
Following Pre- requisites have been set:
1) In the Control task for the decision step I have assigned the terminating event.
2) Required linkages have been maintained via SWE3 transaction.
ISSUE: When the terminating event is raised then the Workitem for this steps gsts completed but workflow ends with an ERROR --> "No Successor for the terminating event defined".
Please let me know if any of you is familiar with the issue or have any inputs.
Thanks in advance..

Hi Sourabh,
There would be some binding problem going with Decision step while using Terminating event maintained at
the Task of the Decision step.
Rather go with FORK step with two parallel branch and 1 necessary branch. Specify the approval step in one
branch and wait for the release step event in another branch.
Hope this way would solve your issue.
Good luck
Narin

Parallel Processing: Terminating event

Hi All,
I am stuck a very strange place in my developement. The situation is in one step I am using parellel processing. The terminating event for that step is EVT1. now lets say the multiline element in step has 4 agents and one of the event does his work and clicks on a particular button triggering EVT1. now this EVt1 will terminate rest 3 parellel branches also which I don`t want. I have tried capturing the event creator using a fork but with which variable do I compare this event creator (in the end condition) ? I mean the Actual agent wont have a value untill the step is complete.
Hope I am clear on my requirement.
Please help.
Thanks in Adv
Anuj Sethi

Hi Anuj
Got stuck up:))). It is a very tricky scenario. 2 things you can try
1) Include a key field in your Buisness object that will take care of the issue. Include may be the index of the Multiliner element
2) You can try to use the same EVT1 as the triggering event of the task also. In the start condition of the task make sure that the Event Creator is not the person who has already approved and also make sure that the task is part of a current workflow that is in progress. Make use of SAP_Workitem_TO_Object.
So how are you man? It is morning in Brazil. I am mostly awake in SAP forums. Post tough question like this it makes Workflow Consultant think out of the blocks.
Thanks
Arghadip

Urgent : Workflow with two steps

Hi All,
i am doin a workflow in which i am using a activity step first to display the PO/SO and then a user decision step for either approving or rejecting it.
bt once the activity step (work item in SAP inbox) is executed, the workflow is terminated.
the user decision step is not executed.
can anyone assist how can i make both step work synchronously?
Thanks in advance.

it is difficult to understand the issue. I request you to just do Business Business Object binding from Wflow to task in the decsion step. By doing that you will get the link of the PO/SO and you can use the decision also.
By the way are the present task in sequential fashion. I dont think so. It appears they are in a fork of 2 parallel branch and 1 necessary branch wich should not be the case change it 2 necessary branch
Thanks
Arghadip

Workflow- Adding Terminating event into a Decision Step

Hi
I have a requirement like, in the decision step for example 'Approve' or 'Reject' has to be executed from the web application by triggering a terminating event for this decision step. I have copied the decision BO DECISION to ZDECISION and created two terminating events and make it ashynchrounous. But this step is not getting executed in the workflow showing error as 'no terminating event is attached to the task'.
Any input on this is welcome. If you could reply bit early as I need the information ASAP.
Thanks in advance.
Padman

Hi Padman,
Weclome to the SDN forums. We don't have a specific Workflow forum yet. Please post your questions in the General SDN Forum until we do.
I moved your questions there.
Thanks, Mark.

Purchase Order Workflow - dialog step not receiving terminating event

Hi,
We have a scenario wherein based on the release groups and release strategies, different peope need to release the PO's.
I have been able to develop the workflow for this successfully, but here is where I am facing an issue.
After the PO has been created, based on the release group and strategy, it gets routed to the appropriate 1st approver. On their approval, the PO gets routed to the 2nd approver. Once the 2nd approver approves, the dialog step doesnt get completed and is still waiting for the terminating event. Event trace shows that the event is getting published, but there is no workitem to receive the terminating event. I am not sure why this is occuring for only 2nd approver onwards whereas for the 1st approver, the terminating event is received by the workitem.
I am using start conditions for my workflow to ensure only 1 instance of the workflow is triggered for a rel groups and rel strategy and release code, else I am multiple instances each time an approver approves the PO. I am not sure if the start conditions are causing this issue with the terminating events not being received with the workitems.
Any assistance is welcome.
Thank you,
Satish

From the information provoided it seems you are using PO that is subjected to Release of PO for multiple Release Code and each Release Code Release is being done by one approver. If that is the case then I think the Terminating event should get caught. Please check whether the Terminating event that is getting triggered is specific to the Release Code or not.
Thanks
Arghadip

Issue with Terminating Event - Reg

hi Gurus,
This might be a simple issue, but am not getting hold on a simple solution for my issue.
I'm working on ECC 6.0.
I have a custom workflow in which I have step1(A dialog task - Asynch) with a terminating event "COMPLETED" and then step 2 (A background task). once step1 is completed by user A, i am sending this WIACTUAL_AGENT to the step 2 in modifying some custom table data.
My issue is if user A finished the task(step 1) manually, then also the Term. event COMPLETED is getting triggered and hence the work item in user A's Inbox is disappearing. And then it's picking up user A as WIACTUAL_AGENT and sending to step 2. But, i need to distinguish or some how find out if the Termin. event occurred thru' execution of the workitem or manually performing the job. I looked into the workflow log for both the cases, and i don't find any clue with which i can differentiate that the Termin. event occurred thru' executing witem Vs. performing manually.
Anybody has any idea on how to find this out. Coz, depending on whether the action is done manually or thru' witem, i 'll be modifying the custom table data accordingly. Currently, for both the cases, when the Term. event occurs, the WIACTUAL_AGENT is same user A and hence it always is treating that the action is done thru' witem only, even though its done manually. This is because, when executed manually also, the step1 witem is ending with container element WIACTUAL_AGENT filled with user A and hence its proceeding with background task in step 2.
Any thoughts on how to tackle this issue. Your suggestions / input is really appreciated.
Thank you in advance. Pl let m

Hi Venu,
I have quickly created a sample workflow in my system.
Here is what I did:
1) Workflow will tigger to my inbox whenever Change master is created.
2) Created a custom task with object type ECM and method 'EDIT' with termination event 'Deleted'.
3) created fork step type with 2 branches and necessary branches 01.
4) one branch will execute the task created above
5) another branch will wait for the event "Deleted" of ECM
6) I have created a container element flag ( of type XFELD ).
7) In the wait event binding I am passing X to worklfow container element flag.
7) I have created change master from transaction CC01.
8) Received the worklfow and deleted the document via worklfow.
9) I checked the worklfow log and found that the flag container element is not populated
10) I have created one more change master from transaction CC01.
11) Received the worklfow but deleted the document outside the workflow.
12) I checked the worklfow log and found that the flag container element is populated with 'X' this time.
I think you can use that flag to differntiate whether the transaction was done outside worklfow or within the workflow.
Hope this helps.
Thanks.
Krishna.

Problems with terminating event

Hi all,
I defined a terminating event for a task.
I want all instances of this task to be completed when raising the event.
I made the binding of the object.
I defined the event as a instance linkage(is this correct?)
Does a terminating event works for a dialog task?
When I start the event, I get only the following message in the event trace
'no receiver entered' but I have the impression that with the instance linkage, you cannot enter receiver data.
I tried also the type linkages but this gives me this error
' task not defined as start/end event'
Thanks for any help,
Hans
I

Hello Hans,
I don't think this is that straightforward, because instance linkage is always use a key. If I understand your question correctly, you have several different tasks with different objects and you want all of them to terminate when a single event is raised. Unfortunately a terminating events will wait for an event using an object instance.
One workaround would be to use the task as the object whose events you're waiting for. In other words an instance of a subtype of TASK with the key corresponding to your workflow template ID. So now your task is waiting for an event TASK.ZCOMPLETE. The downside to this is that you have to code the task number that you are trying to terminate into wherever you are raising the event.
Hope that helps.
Cheers,
Mike

Fill the 'Objects and Attachments ' in Decision step with milestone detils

My requirement is to fill the 'Objects and Attachments ' in Decision step with a display milestone details as seen in cj20n transactiobn.
I am using business object MLST_NETW but display method does not show detsils of milestone .
is there any other way i could possibly show th emilestone detsils as seen in cj20n transction.

Yes th ebinding is correctly done when I chcek in SBWP for that item it displays the link with the milestone no and when i cleck on the link it asks me the milstone no also but it does not display any detils of milestone or does not navigate to th emilestone page.
I tried testing the display method of the stnadard business object MLST_NETW independly but i see even here the milestone detils page not appearing .Is there some other bO which has to be used or some way through which i colud navigate to the milestone detsils page transaction is CJ20n

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hi
my issue is i have kept a decision step where , i need to send decision step with attachment , i have done binding in the control tab ,of decision step like this
& absence& --> &_ATTACH_OBJECTS&
my attachemnet should be absence object.
when i execute , i 'm getting the decision workitem but with
no attachment , would u help on this .

Hi,
Make sure you have &ABSENCE& object is instantiated in any one of the steps before to youe decision step.
In Workflow Log, check the container elements and see if Adhoc_Objects container element value getting filled or not on your user decision step? If it is not having any values and if your binding is correct, then i am sure &ABSENCE& object is not instantiated before. Check !!
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When an agent receives a workitem, try to execute the workitem 'Getting an information message 'Error when starting submethod'.
When i see the information of the error -
"At least one submethod could not be processed.
See the technical Workflow log to determine the error cause."
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@Sivagami: I wonder, how a container element e.g. BUS2094 that was passed to a copy of the DECISION task is automatically executed just before the decision dialog? Good stuff, if it works like this, I'll try this at a later time.
@Indira: Depending on the Release and such things I have expirienced several smaller bugs regarding the decision steps, especially when extending the data flow (from/to workitem), using the in-place-decision Workitem exit. So maybe you're already doing everything right, but just the inbox doesn't works as designed.
To work around this problem, you could enter the object methods as a secondary method, which then will display the Sales document in a separate window,
or you follow the proposal of Sivagami. If the Sales document doesn't seem to appear, you could enforce the display, by globally substitute the business object DECISION to one of your own, re-define the object's method Process that read the business object fromt the work item container and executes it's display method, which is basically the same result you'd like to have.
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Florin

Regarding terminating events in workflows

Hi,
I know that terminating events are used with asynchronous methods. Can anyone tell me, why do we need to do so????
Thanks and Regards,
Ravi Varma

Hi
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