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.

Thank you