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What is undefined step in SAP BC-BMT-WFM - SAP Business Workflow?


SAP Term: undefined step

  • Component: BC-BMT-WFM

  • Component Name: SAP Business Workflow

  • Description: Step type with no function, which you insert into a workflow definition as a placeholder to make the definition clearer. An undefined step is always followed by an outcome. Together they form a unit, ensuring the consistency of a workflow definition. The initial representation of a workflow definition contains an undefined step and an associated outcome. Undefined steps are also inserted when individual steps are to be incorporated in a generated block, but they still require specification according to particular rules.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    An undefined step is a type of workflow step in SAP Business Workflow that is used to define a workflow process without specifying the exact action that should be taken. It is used to create a placeholder for a step in the workflow process that can be filled in later. 
    
    How to use it: 
    To use an undefined step, you must first create a workflow template. Once the template is created, you can add an undefined step to the workflow process by selecting the “Undefined Step” option from the list of available steps. You can then specify the conditions that must be met for the step to be executed, such as when a certain event occurs or when a certain condition is met. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When creating an undefined step, it is important to make sure that all of the conditions are specified correctly so that the step will be executed when it should be. Additionally, it is important to make sure that all of the necessary data is available for the step to be executed correctly. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on how to use undefined steps in SAP Business Workflow, please refer to the official SAP documentation.
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