What is work item type in SAP BC-BMT-WFM - SAP Business Workflow?

SAP Term: work item type

• Component: BC-BMT-WFM

• Component Name: SAP Business Workflow

• Description: A classification of work items. The work item type determines the internal processing. The type also determines which statuses and status transitions are allowed. Work items of certain types are displayed to users in their Business Workplaces. Work items of other types are only used and processed internally within the system. Work items of the following types are displayed in Business Workplaces: Dialog work item type W . Missed deadline work item type D Work queue work item type A The following work item types can only be seen using the work item selection: Workflow work item type F Background work item type B Wait step work item type E Container linkage type C Web work item type R

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• Key Concepts: 
  Work item type is a component of SAP Business Workflow that defines the type of work item that can be created. It is used to define the attributes of a work item, such as its name, description, and the tasks associated with it. It also defines the rules for how the work item should be processed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Work item types are created in the SAP Business Workflow Builder. The user can define the attributes of the work item type, such as its name, description, and tasks associated with it. The user can also define the rules for how the work item should be processed. Once created, the work item type can be used to create new work items in SAP Business Workflow. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a work item type, it is important to consider how it will be used in practice. Think about what tasks need to be completed and what rules need to be followed for each task. This will help ensure that the work item type is effective and efficient when used in SAP Business Workflow. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating and using work item types in SAP Business Workflow, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BUSINESS_WORKFLOW/731/en-US.