Status-Dependent Check Framework

The status-dependent check framework provides two main functions:

  • Checking for mandatory inputs

  • Locking fields against subsequent changes

Checking for Mandatory Inputs

Prerequisites

You have opened the current transaction (for example, a change document) in the WebClient UI and have activated the edit mode.

Context

The consistency check for mandatory inputs is not not only performed when you create new documents, but also later in the process. It can be executed on each status change.

The following checks are available:

  • Check for Fast Entry fields

  • Check for business partners
  • Check of texts

Some standard fields can be examined by the standard status-dependent check, but this framework can be used in user-defined fields as well.

Procedure

  1. Switch the current transaction to the next status either directly or by choosing the appropriate action.

    The check is executed in the background. In case a mandatory input is missing, an error message is displayed.

  2. Correct the error by entering the missing value.
  3. Repeat the status change.

Locking Fields Against Subsequent Changes

Prerequisites

You have opened the current transaction (for example, a change document) in the WebClient UI.

Context

This functionality provides the possibility to lock fields against changes in a later status (later than the initial one).

Supported are

  • Fast entry fields

  • Business partners

Procedure

Activate the edit mode for the transaction or switch the transaction to a new status (while you are in edit mode). Several fields are still locked or get locked.