Use

In this part lesson, you specify the process object in the workflow container so that it can exchange data with your workflow template while the process is running.

When an employee starts a process in the portal, the start application creates a process object. The process object triggers the event TRIGGERED for class CL_HRASR00_WF_PROCESS_OBJECT in the back-end system. This event starts the workflow.

Procedure

Open the workflow container for your workflow template. To do this, display the Workflow Container menu bar.

The system displays the elements of the workflow container. The standard elements of the container are identified in gray.

Create a new entry. To do this, double-click Double-Click to Create .

Enter PROCESS_OBJECT in the Element field of the dialog box.

Enter the text exactly as written above, in the same uppercase format. This format is required by the system for your process to run correctly.

Enter the following Name and Short Description :

Name POBJ

Short Description Process object

Specify the data type for the container element. To do this, choose the Data Type tab page and enter the following values for the Object Type indicator:

ABAP Class

CL_HRASR00_WF_PROCESS_OBJECT

Specify the properties of the container element. To do this, choose the Properties tab page and select the Import indicator in the Parameter Settings area.

Choose Apply and save your workflow template.

Result

The process object is specified in the workflow container for data exchange.