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Only one workflow event can be Started (Pending) against a source record at a time.
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When a workflow event is Started, the status of the source record is protected and cannot be updated. The remainder of the fields on the screen will behave normally, as the system logic of the chosen Activation Status. For example, if the Activation Status for a purchase order approval workflow is in the system status of ‘Unfinished’, the status will be protected; but all other fields will be editable. If desired to have all the fields protected during the workflow event, choose an Activation Status that protects all the fields (‘Awaiting Approval’ for example).
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For multiple Approval Workflow Setup records against the same entity, the system will process each Approval Workflow Setup record in sequence. If two setup records have the same Activation Status and Activation Conditions, the first sequenced setup record will be processed and, if conditions are met on the source record, the higher sequenced record will not have the chance to be processed. Consider organizing the more specific setup records to be sequenced first.
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Cancelling a workflow event is an administrative task. This button is defaulted as Not Available in screen designer and should only be enabled for the relevant user groups. Consider creating a unique user code status for End of Workflow Cancelled Status to easily identify records that need to have the workflow “restarted”, if desired.