Workflow object key

Hi Experts,
Now im working with appraisal workflow. For this the object key is 'Appraisal ID'. Now my requirement is when i create the appraisal process from transaction 'appcreate' means the appraisal ID will be generated. Now i need to get the appraisal ID from my zprogram.
How can i achieve that?
All suggestions will be highly appreciated.
Thanks.

Hi,
Once an appraisal id is generated, an event will trigger the workflow.
if the workflow is customized & if you know the workflow number, you can fetch the appraisal id from swwwihead table, by passing the workflow number.
or
you can use the macro too in your zprogram by using the include & following code.
SWC_GET_OBJECT_KEY <Object> <ObjectKey>.
or
the object key will be present in the workflow container, you can use it in your method.
Depending on your requirement you can use the above mentioned approaches.
Thanks
Mehreen

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To get the Workflow status using the Object Key

Hi Experts,
Do we have any transaction code or a Standard table where I can see the status of the Workflow using the Object Key.
For example I have an Invoice Document number for which a Workflow has been triggered and now I want to see the which workflow has been triggered and what is the status for the same. I have only the Invoice Document Number.
I think I can use the SWI1, SWEL etc but I don't have Object key as Input field.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
SRinivas

Hi,
You can find the workitem id in table SWW_WI2OBJ.
Here you need to pass the invoice number in "Instacne ID" with leading zeros, business object in Object type.
This may take little bit longer time.
After getting the workitem number then look into table SWWWIHEAD for the workitem status.
Thanks and regards,
SNJY

Workflow status based on object key

Hi all,
How can we know the status of workflow(Processing or completed) based on object key?
Thanks,

Hi
1.If you have the BOR key and the name of the BOR then you can make use of the FM SAP_WAPI_WORKITEMS_TO_OBJECT the result of the function module would return you the top/parent workitem ID of the worklow which acted asa receiver.
2. Once you have the top/parent workitem ID then try to pass the same workitem ID to SAP_WAPI_GET_WORKITEM_DETAIL this would return you the SWWWIHEAD table entry. From the result structure check the field value WI_STAT , this would have the right status of the workflow whether it got completed or still in process state.
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For a BO and Object Key a particular workflow already triggered or not?

Hi ,
I want find for an Object Key and Event is there any workflow Trigger or not.
e.g. My ObjectKey = 400001210000000626 and Event = CREATED and Worflow No = WS91100022.
I want to Know Whether this workflow (WS91100022) is triggered for this same Object Key (400001210000000626). Where I can find is there any table will have entry .
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Hi surjith,
Us this FM to get all the wfs triggered. This really works
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          objkey                   = lws_objkey
          top_level_items          = 'X'
          selection_status_variant = 0000
          text                     = 'X'
          language                 = sy-langu
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sheron

Set the Object Key while starting the Workflow

Hi Experts,
I am trigerring a workflow using the fm "SAP_WAPI_START_WORKFLOW". I am using a custom business object for my workflow
and would like to know how we can set the object-key(i.e key attribute) for this business object at the start of the workflow so that it can be used in the various tasks of the workflow.
Thanks in Advance,
Chaitanya.

Hello,
Please search this forum for SAP_WAPI_START_WORKFLOW and you'll see how it's done.
Basically:
lv_object_instance-objtype = 'FORMABSENC'.
lv_object_instance-objkey = '0000000088'.
lt_wf_cont-element = 'ABSENCEFORM'.
lt_wf_cont-value = lv_object_instance.
append lt_wf_cont.
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TABLES
INPUT_CONTAINER = lt_wf_cont
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regards
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Hanabi Technology

Object Key for PO

Hi Guys,
I had a requirement where i need to call a particular FM whenever a PO is getting created/changed. I had the Object Type and the event which is called when a PO is changed. How can i link the Event and the FM in R/3.So that whenever that event is called it triggers that FM Importing the Object Key.
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Kittu.

Hi Kittu,
As far as i know we cannot link a Business Object - Event to a FM directly. We can trigger a workflow whenever a Business Object - Event occurs and in this WF we can create a Step Type: Task to which we can attach the FM.
So whenever this event occurs the WF is triggered and you FM gets executed.
Please let me know if further details are required.
Regards,
Goutham.

What does "object-key-..." refers to ?

Hello Workflow Fans !
Another question... when I look at the ABAP code of a BOR Object Method that refers to, as an example, object-key-customerno... what does "object-key" truly refers to ? Does it refers to "&_WI_OBJECT_ID& ?
See code example:
begin_method o23_maj_ecd changing container.
SET PARAMETER ID 'KUN' FIELD object-key-customerno.
CALL TRANSACTION 'XD05'.
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José

Hello Rick,
Thanks for your prompt answer. Considering that my workflow handles multiple different business object through the course if it's lifecycle, I am just wondering how SAP translates "object-key" considering it uses different business objects. Does it come from the "binding" ? If so, the binding of this particular task looks like this:
&ZBusObj1& -> &ZBusObj1&
&ZBusObj2& <-> &_WI_OBJECTY_ID&
... then, if I use "object-key" in the code of my methode being called by this task, does it refer to &ZBusObj1& or &_WI_OBJECT_ID& ? I'm trying to understand how SAP translates "object" in this context !
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Object key for object type WORKITEM is not generated

Hi experts,
I have a problem when I create a purchase requisition by workflow. This problem happens a client copy from production to quality system has been done.
The problem is that the object key for the object type WORKITEM is not generated. I check in transaction SWEL in quality system it displays the following data:
For the event data I have the following data:
Event Instance ID - 1099124
Object Type - BUS2105
Object key - 0120001588 (purchase requisition number)
Event - criadaoumodificada (createdorchanged)
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Receiver Type - WS99900003
Object Type (is not displayed)
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RFC Destination - WORKFLOW_LOCAL_010
In the Receiver Data the object type is not displayed and the object key is not generated. In production system the object type is WORKITEM, and the object key is filled by a number of workitem.
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Best regards,
Leonel

Hi Leonel,
as far as I remember, those fields are updated once the receiver function module was successfully processed. In your case, I'd suggest, that you ...
- Check the workflow local RFC destination (SM59, WORKFLOW_LOCAL_<client>)
- Check the workflow-user (SU01, User-ID WF-BATCH normally),
- Check for entries that stuck in the event processing (tRFC queue, transaction SM58).
- To verify the complete system, execute transaction SWU3. The section under "Runtime environment" should be marked green. (Ignore the red sign on definition environment).
- For a more extensive workflow runtime check, use the transaction SWUD (workflow diagnosis).
After all that, your problem might be solved, or at least you know, what's all okay
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Florin

How to attach event to custome workflow object ?

Hi Guys,
Could someone help me on how to raise event while creating custom workflow object.We can attach event to object in transaction swe2 . I would like to know how to create that event. Could some send sample custom workflow object with events.
Many thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Garrick.

Here's an example using Business object BUS2080 Service notification
I delegated ZBUS2080 to BUS2080 (service notification). Added 2 Events REASSIGNED and MODIFIED.
Use transaction SWO1 for manipulating business objects.
The User performs an action on a service notification (IW52) say PUT IN SERVICE AGAIN.
When the user puts the service notification in service again the event triggered will start a (user defined) workflow which makes a call to a method in the business object ZBUS2080 which launches a batch job.
This batch job creates our user event REASSIGNED which in turn calls a new workflow to be executed.
This workflow performs the action I want -- in this case to re-assign the service notification to a new person, send an email and escalate the deadlines
Code samples are shown below.
So here's how it works.
First you need to set up some entries with table SWE2. I've assumed you've already defined the events to the Business object(s) you want to use.
In SWE2 define entries for BUS2080 (or ZBUS2080) For Events INPROCESSAGAIN and (our event) REASSIGNED.
IN SWE2 define the receiver call as a FUNCTION MODULE
For the receiver function modules for the SAP event (INPROCESSAGAIN) define the receiver module as SWW_WI_CREATE_VIA_EVENT
For the event REASSIGNED define the receiver module as SWW_WI_CREATE_VIA_EVENT_IBF.
I have no idea whatwhat the difference is between the two but the process works when it's done like this.
Ensure the linkage Activated box is clicked in both cases.
Put your workflow numbers in the RECEIVER TYPE in SWE2 table.
In the first workflow when the user puts the service notification in service ensure your workflow starts a batch job which raises another event
Note : You need to instantiate the object (I.e supply the key) to trigger the event correctly. The key is obtained from the WF and will be in the container anyway.
You can do this by adding this type of function module into the method of the business object you want to execute during the first workflow. The code here creates a batch job which submits the EVENT creating program.
function z_create_event_for_cs.
""Local interface:
*" IMPORTING
*"     REFERENCE(OBJECT_KEY) LIKE SWOTOBJID-OBJKEY
*"     REFERENCE(W_REASON) LIKE HRPXXXX-DUMMY
*"     REFERENCE(W_ESCLEVEL) LIKE HRPXXXX-DUMMY
Create Batch job to run ZZREASSIGNCS
which creates event REASSIGNED in Customer query workflow.
data: jobnr like tbtcjob-jobcount,
      jobname like tbtcjob-jobname,
      pgmname like sy-repid,
      w_key like viqmel-qmnum,
      w_code type c,
      w_num type c.
      w_num = w_esclevel.
      jobname = 'CREATEEVENT'.
    pgmname = 'ZZREASSIGNCS'.
call function 'JOB_OPEN'
exporting
    jobname                = jobname
importing
   jobcount               = jobnr
CHANGING
RET                    =
exceptions
   cant_create_job        = 1
   invalid_job_data       = 2
   jobname_missing        = 3
   others                 = 4
if sy-subrc <> 0.
MESSAGE ID SY-MSGID TYPE SY-MSGTY NUMBER SY-MSGNO
        WITH SY-MSGV1 SY-MSGV2 SY-MSGV3 SY-MSGV4.
endif.
call function 'CONVERSION_EXIT_ALPHA_INPUT'
exporting
input = object_key
importing
output = w_key.
w_code = w_reason.
if w_code = ' '.
w_code = 'Z'.
endif.
submit zzreassigncs
with p_key = w_key
with p_escl = w_code
with p_escnum = w_num
via job jobname number jobnr
and return.
call function 'JOB_CLOSE'
exporting
     jobcount                          = jobnr
     jobname                           = jobname
   strtimmed                         = 'X'
exceptions
    cant_start_immediate              = 1
   invalid_startdate                 = 2
   jobname_missing                   = 3
   job_close_failed                  = 4
   job_nosteps                       = 5
   job_notex                         = 6
   lock_failed                       = 7
   invalid_target                    = 8
   others                            = 9
if sy-subrc <> 0.
MESSAGE ID SY-MSGID TYPE SY-MSGTY NUMBER SY-MSGNO
        WITH SY-MSGV1 SY-MSGV2 SY-MSGV3 SY-MSGV4.
endif.
endfunction.
For the actual program which creates the event use something like this
program zzreassigncs.
This program creates an event REASSIGN
This triggers a "clone" of the initial customer query workflow
which is now marked as completed.
The deadline and escalation level from the original workflow
should be passed to the new workflow via the event container
Program is submitted from the original workflow
Ensure transaction SWE2 has the event REASSIGN for bus object BUS2080
defined or the WF won't start even if the event is raised correctly
As this program is run as a background / batch task
you need to obtain the relevant notification number and pass it
as a parameter.
When run from the WF the you can get the notification number obtained
from the workflow / task container.
include <cntn01>.   "For WF macros.
parameters: p_key like swotobjid-objkey, "Service notification number
            p_escl type c,
            p_escnum type c.
constants: c_event    like swetypecou-event   value 'REASSIGNED',
           c_attrib   like swotra-attribute   value 'USRSTATUS',
           c_object   like swetypecou-objtype value 'BUS2080'.
data:     w_object like swotobjid,
          w_stat     like tj30t-txt04.
data: rc like sy-subrc.
data: begin of event_cont occurs 0.
      include structure swr_cont.
data: end of event_cont.
data: begin of return.
include structure swotreturn.
data end of return.
if running from WF rather than a batch job
swc_container container.
swc_get_element container 'Znumber' p_key.
w_object-objkey = p_key.
w_object-objtype = 'BUS2080'.
call function 'SWO_PROPERTY_GET'
exporting
    object                = w_object
    attribute             = c_attrib
changing
    value                 = return.
if sy-subrc <> 0.
MESSAGE ID SY-MSGID TYPE SY-MSGTY NUMBER SY-MSGNO
        WITH SY-MSGV1 SY-MSGV2 SY-MSGV3 SY-MSGV4.
endif.
w_stat = return(4).
event_cont-element = 'Status'.
event_cont-value = w_stat.
append event_cont.
event_cont-element = 'Escalated'.
event_cont-value = p_escl.
append event_cont.
event_cont-element = 'Escalation'.
event_cont-value = p_escnum.
append event_cont.
Note WAPI calls only valid from rel 6.1 using Webflow engine
(part of standard WF since rel 6.1)
CALL FUNCTION 'SAP_WAPI_CREATE_EVENT'
EXPORTING
    OBJECT_TYPE           =   w_object-objtype
    OBJECT_KEY            =   w_object-objkey
    EVENT                 =   'REASSIGNED'
IMPORTING
   RETURN_CODE           = rc
EVENT_ID              =
TABLES
   INPUT_CONTAINER       = event_cont.
if rc <> 0.   "Houston ---We have a problem !! '
write: text-002 color col_negative.
exit.
endif.
even though no database / table is updated here by the event
we still need the commit work to initiate the event correctly
commit work.
You CAN use Objects (OO ABAP) but if you are fairly new to this sort of stuff just stick with standard BOR (Business objects) to parctice on until you've got the hang of the process.
It's actually a lot simpler than most people realize --which is why WF consultants get paid decently !!!!.
Cheers
Jimbo

Workflow object enquiry

Hello,
Can anyone tell me how to display customer classification screen (XD02>extras>Classification)for a particular customer as work item in sap inbox.
Which object i need to use...?
I tried BUS3060 and BUS1088 iam not able to display that screen.
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Larry

Hi Larry,
using the classification itself might be a little too complex. I suspect you would like to have an object link in the bottem right box and when you klick on it the customer's classification shall be shown in a new window?
A pragmatic solution goes like this:
Transactio swo1, enter KNA1, click "Create SubType".
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Good luck,
Florin

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We had found out the entry which was erroneous and removed the entry.
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I need to get object key (e.g. ItemCode in Item Master Data From ,docEntry in A/R Invoice From) to calculate and do something before data is loaded into this form .
I try to use SAPbouiCOM.BusinessObjectInfo.objectKey as in this code.
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- The property returns an empty value in the before notification of the Load action (et_FORM_DATA_LOAD) triggered by a Find operation.
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I can't do a calculation after data is loaded because what I'm going to do is that if the opening entry match my condition , the system will not let that user see that entry (bubbleEvent = False).
I think when formDataEvent is triggered B1 know which entry are going to load because before this event is triggered we did one of following ways
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4. press linked button (orange arrow)
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Hi All,
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I am aware of the transaction PERSREG, but not sure of its uses.
Regards,
SC

Hi,
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Hello,
can’t see what goes wrong here. I have a work item waiting for an event. I trigger the event for with the matching object key, but the event finds no receiver, and nothing happens.
To elaborate,
the asynchronous ‘Document review’ task has terminating events REJECT etc. from my ABAP (business) class ZCL_PROL. On the terminating events tab:
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Message was edited by: Arto Pihlaja

Anjan, Prakash, thanks for your lightning fast replies!
I actually found the issue myself.
I had
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     im_objkey          = mv_instid
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Once again, thanks for your activity!

How to create new object key in BDS?

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I need to create custom class in BDS (OT type) and object key for it.
In this forum (and in the whole Internet) I found information only about custom class. However there's nothing about object key.
How could I create new object key in BDS class?
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Hi Max,
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