Demo Example: Processing a Notification of Absence as a Form (BC-BMT-WFM Form) 
Demo Example: Processing a Notification of Absence as a Form (BC-BMT-WFM Form)
Definition
The workflow template for processing a notification of absence as a form described here can be used as an example to demonstrate SAP Business Workflow functions. It is particularly useful for training courses. This workflow template cannot be used in productive operation.
This scenario is simpler than the
Demo Example: Processing a Notification of Absence (BC-BMT-WFM) which is similar in content. This scenario is more about demonstrating the functionality of form processing than describing a practical business process.
To be able to perform this scenario you must install
Process Flow
Entering a Notification of Absence as a Form
An employee enters a notification of absence by making the appropriate entries in a form installed locally on their PC. In this demo example, the data entered can be transmitted to the R/3 System in two ways (form settings):
The user is not however concerned with technical details of the data transfer.
The R/3 System uses the data from the form to start a workflow template that controls and co-ordinates further processing of the notification of absence.
Approving a Notification of Absence as a Form
The direct superior of the employee approves or rejects the notification of absence. The R/3 System determines the superior automatically using the maintained organizational plan. The superior is notified by mail. The superior fills in a form, approving or rejecting the notification.
The employee is then informed by mail of the approval or rejection.
Advantages of Using a Form
Filling in a form is generally an intuitive process. It is particularly worth using forms if simple functions are to be made available to a large number of employees who do not otherwise work much in the R/3 System, if at all.
Furthermore, integration of a mail system enables the workflow to be started asynchronously. If the R/3 System is not available or the user is working offline, the mail system ensures that the workflow is started later. The mail system must be suitable for offline use.