Triggering a Process 

Purpose

This process is used to start a structured, defined, repeatable business process. It runs in the usage type Application Server (AS) and in Enterprise Portal (EP). The business application is the provider of the event required to trigger a process.

Use of the Process

This process is part of the following IT scenarios:

IT Scenario	Scenario Variant
Business Task Management	Central Access to Tasks
Enabling User Collaboration	Ad Hoc Collaboration

Prerequisites

This process requires the Universal Worklist to be properly configured.

Process Flow

A process is triggered using the business application. This trigger spawns a workflow. The workflow generates a task and routes this to the appropriate users.

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       1.      An Event triggers a process (AS)

The business application delivers an event to the Application Server; this event triggers the beginning of a structured, pre-defined, repeatable process.

       2.      The Process generates a task (AS)

The process is initiated and generates a task related to the first defined step in the workflow.

       3.      The System displays the task/activity in a centralized worklist (EP)

The process determines the best possible candidates to work on the task and displays the task in a centralized worklist. This worklist is rendered to the user in the Enterprise Portal.

Result

In the system, a task has been created that allows detailed task tracking and management for all process participants.