You use the document flow to collect the tasks, responsibilities, and progress of a business transaction using business documents. The objects in the flow are existing documents and the overall status of these. You can use the document flow to document contractual agreements and the fulfillment of these in a precise business transaction.

You can use the document flow in SAP Supply Network Collaboration (SAP SNC) for the following document types:

You can navigate to the document flow from the details screens of the Web screens of above-mentioned document types. The document flow details screen displays the direct predecessor and successor documents of the chosen document. You can navigate from the document flow details screen to the predecessor and successor documents. For example, you can display the ASN or invoice connected to a specific purchase order.

For more information about document flow, see Cross-System and Cross-Partner Document Flow.