What is deadline monitoring in SAP BC-BMT-WFM - SAP Business Workflow?

SAP Term: deadline monitoring

• Component: BC-BMT-WFM

• Component Name: SAP Business Workflow

• Description: A workflow runtime system function that monitors the start and end deadlines for the processing of selected work items. The monitoring of the requested start ensures that the work item appears in a Business Workplace at a defined time, and not before. If a latest end, a latest start, or a requested end is missed, the two possible reactions are: Missed deadline notification - Message recipients for missed deadlines are notified by missed deadline work items in their Business Workplaces. Modeled deadline monitoring - The reaction is modeled specifically in the workflow definition.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Deadline monitoring is a feature of the SAP Business Workflow component that allows users to set deadlines for tasks and activities. It ensures that tasks are completed on time and that any delays are identified and addressed. The system also provides notifications to alert users when deadlines are approaching or have been exceeded.
  
  How to use it: 
  Deadline monitoring can be enabled in the SAP Business Workflow component by setting up a deadline rule. This rule defines the conditions under which a deadline should be triggered, such as when a task is assigned or when a certain amount of time has passed. Once the rule is set up, the system will automatically monitor for deadlines and send out notifications as needed.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up deadline rules, it is important to consider the specific needs of your organization. For example, if tasks need to be completed within a certain timeframe, you may want to set up a rule that triggers a notification when the deadline is approaching. Additionally, you may want to set up multiple rules with different deadlines for different types of tasks.
  
  Related Information: 
  Deadline monitoring is just one of the features available in the SAP Business Workflow component. Other features include task routing, task delegation, and workflow visualization. Additionally, there are several third-party tools available that can be used to extend the functionality of SAP Business Workflow.