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What is exclusive gateway in SAP LOD-BPM-WFS - Workflow Service Runtime / Editor?


SAP Term: exclusive gateway

  • Component: LOD-BPM-WFS

  • Component Name: Workflow Service Runtime / Editor

  • Description: You use an exclusive gateway to model a decision in the process. When the execution arrives at this gateway, all outgoing sequence flows are evaluated in the order in which they are defined. The sequence flow for which the condition evaluates to true is selected to continue the process.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    An exclusive gateway is a type of workflow control element in SAP's LOD-BPM-WFS Workflow Service Runtime / Editor. It is used to control the flow of a workflow process by allowing only one of multiple paths to be taken. It is also known as a "XOR" gateway, as it allows only one of the multiple paths to be taken. 
    
    How to use it: 
    To use an exclusive gateway, you must first define the conditions that will determine which path should be taken. These conditions can be based on data values, user input, or other criteria. Once the conditions are defined, the exclusive gateway will evaluate them and determine which path should be taken. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When using an exclusive gateway, it is important to ensure that all possible paths are covered. If any paths are not covered, the workflow process may not run correctly. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the conditions used to determine which path should be taken are accurate and up-to-date. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on exclusive gateways and other workflow control elements in SAP's LOD-BPM-WFS Workflow Service Runtime / Editor, please refer to the official SAP documentation.
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