Post Processing Framework (BC-SRV-GBT)
Purpose
The Post Processing Framework (PPF) provides SAP applications with a uniform interface for the condition dependent generation of actions (for example, printing delivery notes, faxing order confirmations, or triggering approval procedures). The actions are generated if specific conditions occur for an application document. They are then either processed directly or at a later time.
One month before the expiry of a quantity contract, the sales employee responsible receives a reminder to make a telephone call in their inbox. The purpose of the telephone call is to discuss a new contract.
The following graphic illustrates the function of the PPF:
Integration
The PPF is found in the Basis component and can be used by the applications. It is the successor to Output Control and offers a wider functional scope, more simple connection to the applications, and greater flexibility.
Features
The PPF provides tools for the scheduling, starting, and monitoring of actions. Determination, generation, and processing of actions can either take place automatically or with user interaction.
The PPF provides an evaluation of modifiable conditions for action determination. The application can set the determination technology, with which the conditions are evaluated according to requirements, or also use a separate determination technology.
The PPF provides processing types which transfer the execution of various actions:
The processing types can be transferred by the application, adjusted to meet the requirements of the application or also replaced by separate processing types.
The PPF additionally provides tools for the administration of actions. It also provides an action overview with status display, determination logs, and processing logs. The overview can be included in the application as a subscreen.