Approval workflow for Supplier List - SRM7.0

[former_member131833]

Hi,

My requirement is to build a approval workflow whenever a supplier list is created. IT should go to the manager responsible for the pdt. category for approval.

There is no std. WF available for this as of now. The creator should not have the 'Release' button enabled.

Thanks,

Sivagami R

[masa_139]

Hi,

It will be custom workflow development. Business Object is BUS2206 for Supplier List.

Regards,

Masa

[former_member183819]

Thanks. Why SAP did not develop a standard work flow for this vendor list? it is also one of the important SRM business docuements.

Muthu

[Former Member]

Hi

Supplier List is a kind of Master data and thats the reason there is no workflow delivered for this as well as other master data elements like Products , Vendor Master etc. Only few people have access to this data in the organization.

Workflows are only available for Application Documents like SC, PO, RFx, Contracts etc.

I dont think you even have an option of custom workflow here.....You can develop some functionality though without workflow....

Regards

Virender Singh

[former_member183819]

Hi Virender

As you aware Supplier list is one of the source of supply in SRM .

Why SAP left at bay Supplier list business object . There is no much improvement in this vendor list object since last 4 years.

Muthu

[Former Member]

Hi Muthu

SAP works based on interviews they conduct with most of their customers or perspective customers and try to match most of consistent requirements.

Master data has never been a part of workflow approval area as prime purpose of workflow was to ensure complience for SRM Users in their procurement processes.

Master data is supposed to be handled by few experts within any organization and this does not really need an approval chain, but custom workflow is always an option here , but that will be under application controlled......

Regards

Virender Singh

[former_member183819]

Hi Virender

THNAKS

Supplier list a transaction docuement (type) and most of the all SRM docuements

shopping cart,contract,PO ,Confirmation and Invoice - all these Business Objects have workflow.

Why SAP ignores VENDOR LIST workflow . It might have event called RELEASED .

supplier list has a reference of CONTRACT too so every customer expects workflow for each business Object.

Muthu

[masa_139]

Hi,

How about submitting development requests via SAP User Group?

https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/429166

http://www.sapusergroups.org/

Regards,

Masa