What is boundary timer event in SAP LOD-BPM-WFS - Workflow Service Runtime / Editor?

SAP Term: boundary timer event

• Component: LOD-BPM-WFS

• Component Name: Workflow Service Runtime / Editor

• Description: Event attached to a user task that is triggered after a certain time has passed. The event triggers an alternative path. It can be non-canceling, that is, the user task will still be executed. Or the event cancels the user task to which it is attached and only follows the alternative path.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A boundary timer event is a type of event in SAP Workflow Service Runtime (WFS) that is triggered when a certain amount of time has passed since the start of a workflow process. It is used to ensure that the workflow process does not take too long to complete. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The boundary timer event can be set up in the WFS Editor. The user can specify the amount of time that should pass before the event is triggered. Once the timer has expired, the workflow process will be stopped and an alert will be sent to the user. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to set up the boundary timer event correctly, as it can have a significant impact on the performance of the workflow process. It is also important to ensure that the timer is set for an appropriate amount of time, as setting it too low may cause the workflow process to be stopped prematurely. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on boundary timer events, please refer to SAP's documentation on Workflow Service Runtime (WFS). Additionally, there are many tutorials available online that provide step-by-step instructions on how to set up and use boundary timer events in WFS.