What is requested start in SAP BC-BMT-WFM - SAP Business Workflow?

SAP Term: requested start

• Component: BC-BMT-WFM

• Component Name: SAP Business Workflow

• Description: Earliest time at which the work item can be executed. A dialog work item appears in the Business Workplaces of its recipients when the requested start is reached if the work item is already available for processing. If the dialog work item is not created until after the requested start, it appears immediately in the Business Workplaces of its recipients. With background work items, execution starts when the requested start is reached at the earliest.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Requested start is a feature of SAP Business Workflow that allows users to initiate a workflow process manually. This feature allows users to start a workflow process at any time, without having to wait for a specific event or condition to be met. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the requested start feature, users must first create a workflow template. This template will define the steps and conditions of the workflow process. Once the template is created, users can then manually initiate the workflow process by selecting the “Requested Start” option from the SAP Business Workflow menu. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a workflow template, it is important to consider how the requested start feature will be used. For example, if the workflow process requires user input, it may be beneficial to include an additional step in the template that prompts users to enter their input before initiating the workflow process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using requested start in SAP Business Workflow, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BUSINESS_WORKFLOW/7.5/en-US