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

wait step - Overview

• Component: BC-BMT-WFM

• Component Name: SAP Business Workflow

• Description: Step type in a workflow definition for waiting for an event or condition at runtime. Processing in this branch of the workflow is not continued until the expected event occurs. At runtime, a wait step is represented by a wait step work item type E.

wait step - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A wait step is a type of workflow step in SAP Business Workflow that pauses the workflow until a certain condition is met. This condition can be a certain date, a certain user action, or a certain system event. Once the condition is met, the workflow will continue to the next step. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Wait steps can be used in SAP Business Workflow to pause the workflow until a certain condition is met. To add a wait step to your workflow, select the “Wait” option from the list of available steps. You will then be prompted to enter the condition that must be met before the workflow can continue. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using wait steps in SAP Business Workflow, it is important to ensure that the condition you specify is clear and unambiguous. This will help ensure that the workflow does not get stuck in an infinite loop or fail to progress due to an unclear condition. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on wait steps in SAP Business Workflow, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BUSINESS_WORKFLOW/731/en-US.