What is boundary event in SAP BC-BMT-BPM - Please use subcomponents?

SAP Term: boundary event

• Component: BC-BMT-BPM

• Component Name: Please use subcomponents

• Description: Specific intermediate event that is placed on the boundary of an activity automated activity, human activity or sub-process but not in the process flow. Boundary events are used for exception handling and thus they are triggered by an error or escalation. The boundary event handles an exception that has occurred while the activity has been performed. Depending on the activity type, the following exception types may occur: Escalations in human activities Errors which trigger WSDL faults in automated activities Escalations that are modeled, errors and all the exceptions that activities may throw in sub-processes A sequence flow connection starting from the boundary event shows the branch to be executed in case of an exception.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Boundary events are a type of event in SAP Business Process Management (BPM) that are used to trigger a process when an external event occurs. They are used to define the start and end of a process, and can be used to trigger a process when an external event occurs, such as when a customer places an order or when a payment is received.
  
  How to use it: 
  Boundary events can be used in SAP BPM to define the start and end of a process. They can be used to trigger a process when an external event occurs, such as when a customer places an order or when a payment is received. To use boundary events, they must first be defined in the BPM modeler. Once defined, they can be used to trigger the start or end of a process.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using boundary events, it is important to ensure that they are properly configured so that they will trigger the desired process. It is also important to ensure that the boundary event is properly linked to the process so that it will be triggered when the external event occurs.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on boundary events in SAP BPM, please refer to the SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BUSINESS_PROCESS_MANAGEMENT/7.5/en-US).