Approval Workflow
Engine ( AWE)
What is Approval Workflow Engine - ???
The engine that provides the framework and
capabilities for creating, running, and managing
approval process
It uses a series of database objects combined
with application component configuration
settings to determine how to process approvals
using workflow.
History of AWE
The foundation of AWE is PeopleTools
Workflow Business Process, Activity, and
Events
The Approval Workflow Engine (AWE) is a
product that evolved from eProcurement.
AWE delivered as Enterprise Component
with PS 9.1.
AWE Foundation
Business Process = EOAW_APPROVALS
Activity = EOAW_ROUTE
Creates User Worklists
Activity = EOAW_REDIRECT
Redirects User to Application Approval Page
How to implement AWE -???
What - ??
Transactions
Developer
Who - ??
User Lists
How - ??
Approval Process Def
Implementor
When - ??
Configurations
Implementation Steps
Develop Transaction entry and Approval Component.
Create Approval Cross Reference record using
(EOAW_XREF_SBR) and Transaction Record.
Develop a view of users details
Develop Approval transaction handler class
Develop code to launch and manage approval
Create the Notification Templates for Email
Register the Approval Transaction
Develop User Lists
Create Approval Process Definition
Why to Implement AWE - ???
AWE is easier to Create, Configure and Maintain.
Functional users can design and maintain workflow
using the online PeopleSoft pages instead of requiring
technical developers to create workflow rules.
Web Service - Enabling Approvals.
Approvals through Email Collaboration Framework.
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