sap open text workflow assign substitute

This type of substitution can ensure the continues approval processes in the system even in case of not planned absence (e.g: illness). Passive substitution - Fill in for meīy using the passive substitution - 'Fill in for me' the substitute user must explicitly assume the substitution (she/he needs to be notified about) and can only view the items of the absent person in this mode. After the substitute has been set to take over the process, he/she will need to check the inbox of the substituted approver, because he/she acts passively, and he will not receive the work items of the main approver. This type of substitution shall be used in case of planned absence (e.g: vacation). He/she will constantly be updated about main approver processes. If the active substitution - 'Receive my tasks' is configured, the work items belonging to the absent person are automatically assigned to the substitutes inbox (in addition to his/her own work items). The active substitute will receive all the work items which the main approver receives without the need of any action from her/his side. There are two types of the substitution: Active substitution - Receive my tasks These substitute users will be able to carry out decision for workitems, they were not responsible before the substitution rule was set. With the substitution functionality, an approver user can assign other users as a substitute. The page provides the configuration needed to set up the substitution and also provides information about its usage. This page is designed to provide an insight into the substitute functionality in the SRM program.

Sap open text workflow assign substitute