HCM Processes and Forms Additional User Interface. May 2012

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1 HCM Processes and Forms Additional User Interface May 202

2 Objectives At the end of this module, you will be able to: Understand the need to providing an additional user interface. Understand the positioning of the additional user interface. Understand how you can use the Design Time Tool to create the additional user Interface. Understand how to use the additional user interface from different roles. Understand how to use the Service layer and how does this help Understand how to configure the additional user interface in the Design Time Tool Understand consumption of the additional user interface from ESS(Employee Self Services) and MSS(Manager Self Services). Service Layer details 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 2

3 Why Additional User Interface? HCM Processes and Forms is a framework which can be used by customers to create customer business specific processes. The user Interface used by HCM Processes and Forms is Interactive Adobe by SAP. Due to market demands we are now providing additional user interface for HCM Processes and Forms framework. The additional user interface is based on web dynpro ABAP technology. 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 3

4 Positioning of the new Additional User Interface New alternative is based on Web Dynpro ABAP technology New Forms Design Tool New Presentation Layer Existing investments in SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe are safe Project goal is to introduce an additional UI not a replacement. This is a side-by side approach.customers can choose the technology according to their needs. Most configuration, other than form layout, is meant to be reusable with Web Dynpro UI version if you want to switch 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 4

5 Adobe UI vs. SAP Web Dynpro ABAP UI SAP Web Dynpro ABAP Potential Advantages Lower Total Cost of Infrastructure (TCI) Leverage existing ABAP skills Better translation support (i.e., form for multiple languages) Improved UI element capabilities like more robust help values (F4), table object Supported by traditional SAP mechanisms (e.g., notes, support packages) SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe Potential Advantages Printing No additional effort/wsiwyg Strong forms workbench Looks like the paper solution you are already familiar with (i.e., no training) 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 5

6 The Design Time now Supports the Additional User Interface Web Dynpro ABAP Forms Forms, Lists At runtime these will automatically be taken into considerations by application 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 6

7 Features of the Additional User Interface() We now have an alternative to Adobe LiveCycle Designer. The alternative will be based on web dynpro ABAP SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 7

8 Features of the Additional User Interface(2) Messages are linked to the fields that invoked the error. The information about the field that is responsible for the error should be provided by the backend Adobe forms do not have this feature 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 8

9 Features of the Additional User Interface(3) Drop downs and OVS both are possible Customer defined F4 s are also possible 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 9

10 Features of the Additional User Interface(4) It is possible to use the translated data elements in a form.for example if you use fields on the form which have translated data elements then the form will automatically get translated. 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 0

11 Features of the Additional User Interface(5) The form can use the properties of fields defined in the design Time Tool for example if a field is defined as read only, output field then the form inherits these properties 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT

12 Launch From ESS Role Webdynpro ABAP form is listed in the ESS services and can be launched and executed. 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 2

13 Launch From MSS Role The web dynpro ABAP form can be launched from MSS.(starting with MSS ADDON.0) 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 3

14 Service Layer : What it is and how Does This Help? HCM Processes and Forms also opens up its framework via service layer. The service layer can be used if customer wants to consume HCM Processes and Forms backend but a non SAP technology for the user interface. You can use all the functions including check data, save, save draft, forward to expert etc. on the form You can also use attachments, link lists and history features. You can also launch workitems with the help of service layer. 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 4

15 Configure the Design Time for Additional User Interface Configure the Web Dynpro ABAP Based Process() 2 Form Type New option in create form scenario where customer can select the type of form. Type Of Forms 2 Adobe Form Existing option to create form based upon Adobe Interactive Forms FPM Form New option to create form based upon FPM Web Dynpro ABAP 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 5

16 Configure the Design Time for Additional User Interface Configure the Web Dynpro ABAP Based Process(2) Form Type Customer can change the form scenario Form type from Change Form Scenario screen. Change of form type is only allowed if the form scenario is not used in any process. 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 6

17 Configure the Design Time for Additional User Interface Configure the Form for the Process() Form New tool for creating web dynpro ABAP forms. Here customer can create different types of configurations which is explained in later slides. 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 7

18 2 Configure the Design Time for additional user interface Configure the Form for the Process(2) 3 Buttons to manage configurations 2 These buttons are use to create, change or display configurations. On click of the button user will navigate to FPM configuration editor. Reorder configurations Customer can use this button to reorder the configurations as while rendering the ui configuration will appear in same order 3 Configuration Type Customer can choose from following configuration type to design the layout. Form This configuration is use to create form like layout List List configuration is use to create table like layout List Complex Visually it appears like list but this is used to design table in case of repeat field and Time Constraint 3 scenarios. Composite Composite configuration is collection of configuration. Customer can include up to three configuration of any type. 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 8

19 Configure the Design Time for Additional User Interface Configure the Form for the Process(3) Field Attribute Customer can set the field attribute for the fields of form scenario. These attributes will be taken care automatically while designing the form layout. 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 9

20 Configure the Design Time for Additional User Interface Configure the Form for the Process(4) Create Configuration This button can be use to create configuration. In first column user has to choose the type of configuration which she would like to create. User can select the configuration which she would like to create. On click of the button FPM configuration will be launched to design the layout. 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 20

21 Configure the Design Time for Additional User Interface Configure the Form for the Process(5) Fields Repositories All fields including some additional fields from form scenario is available automatically for design Form Design This area can be use to design the layout. Customer can drag and drop the fields. UI attribute set while configuring form scenario is taken automatically. Attribute of field Attribute of fields like display type, position, label, tooltip etc can be maintained 4 General Settings Here layout type and other settings can be done 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 2 2 3

22 Configure the Design Time for Additional User Interface Configure the Form for the Process(6) Fields Repositories All fields including some additional fields from form scenario is available automatically for design 2 List/Table Design 2 This area can be use to design the layout. Customer can choose the fields from repositories and add these as column. 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 22

23 Configure the Design Time for Additional User Interface Configure the Form for the Process(7) Actions Some actions like Add Row, Delete Row, Check and Initialize is available as standard actions for list type 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 23

24 Configure the Design Time for Additional User Interface Configure the Form for the Process(7) Web Dynpro ABAP Value Help Customer can create their own value help when required. This web dynpro component has to implement IWD_VALUE_HELP and IF_FPM_GUIBB_VH 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 24

25 Copy a Form Scenario or a Process Form Type selection in Copy Form Scenario screen New option is provided to select form type while copying form scenario. Customer can change the form type in this screen. 2 Form Type selection in Copy Process with Dependent Objects screen 2 Customer can select new form type for copied form scenario. 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 25

26 POWL Inbox Customizing for MSS Role to Launch New HCM P&F Application for Workitem() Defining an action for the inbox: Maintain view IBO_V_WF_ACC to create a new action as shown below: 2 Application: MANAGER_MSS_INBOX/MANAG ER_MSS_INBOX_2 Action: EXECUTETASK Action Type: OBJECTNAVIGATIONLAUNCHER Associating an action with an OBN target (Action properties): 2 For the workitem to be launched from the POWL inbox via OBN, action properties must be maintained in the system. Maintain the action properties in the view IBO_V_WF_APS. The following properties must be maintained for the action EXECUTETASK: Property Name Property Value OBJECTNAME MSS_WL OBJECTVALUE WI_ID=${ITEM.EXTERNALID} OPERATION 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. NAVIGATE_FORM_WD RKT 26

27 POWL Inbox Customizing for MSS Role to Launch New HCM P&F Application for Workitem(2) Associating workflow task types with actions Maintain view IBO_V_WF_TTAC to assign actions for task types: 2 For each workflow task maintain the action to be executed for the application. PFCG changes to the role In PFCG edit the role menu and add a new application node as shown below Node Type : WD ABAP Application Application Name : ASR_PROCESS_EXECUTE_OVP Application configuration : ASR_PROCESS_EXECUTE_OVP_CFG. Visibility : Invisible 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 27 2

28 POWL Inbox Customizing for MSS Role to Launch New HCM P&F Application for Workitem(3) This new node must implement the method NAVIGATE_FORM_WD of the business object MSS_WL. Pass the following OBN parameters: WI_ID :{WI_ID} Portal_bo_alias : SAP_ERP_HumanResour ces 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 28

29 Assignment of a Process to the Manager Self Service Role Open Launchpad Customizing using the transaction LPD_CUST. To add the process to the employee context menu in the MSS, select the following launchpad and click Change: Role MSS Instance EMPLOYEE_MENU Description Employee Navigation Menu Create a new application by entering the following details: Application Type Web Dynpro ABAP Name Space sap Application ASR_PROCESS_EXECUTE_OVP System Alias SAP_ECC_HumanResources Click Show Advanced Parameters and enter the following details: In Target App. Parameters, in addition to the parameters that are already there, enter the parameters as shown below: To pass the process enter the following parameters: PERNR_MEM_ID &SUBST_CLASSIFICATION=NO_CLASS&PROCESS=<Process_Name>&INITIATOR_ROLE=HRASRB To pass the process group enter the following parameters: PERNR_MEM_ID &SUBST_CLASSIFICATION=NO_CLASS&PROCESS_GROUP=<Proc_Group>&INITIATOR_ROLE=HR ASRB Configuration ASR_PROCESS_EXECUTE_OVP_CFG Save the configuration. 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 29

30 Assignment of a Process to the Employee Self Service Role Assignment of Process to the ESS Scenario Run transaction PFCG. Select the single role for employee SAP_EMPLOYEE_XX_ESS_WDA_3 and edit it. On the Menu tab, under the appropriate node insert the new HCM Process as a Web Dynpro application. Enter the following details for the application: Web Dynpro Application ASR_PROCESS_EXECUTE_OVP Description <Process_Description> Application Configuration ASR_PROCESS_EXECUTE_OVP_CFG In the Parameters table, enter the following in Name and Value: PROCESS <Process_Name> INITIATOR_ROLE HRASRD Save the role menu. 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 30

31 Service Layer Details() RFC Name: HRASR_PROCESS_EXECUTE Functionality This function module can be used to execute the HR processes created with the HCM Processes and Forms (HCM P&F) Design Time Tool (DTT). Processes can be started programmatically without the aid of the Webdynpro ABAP (WD ABAP) based start applications. This function module can be invoked from custom applications. The importing parameter IV_EVENT is very important and must always be passed. The function module reacts based on the event passed and invokes the corresponding HCM P&F backend operations to operate on the form data. The different values for the parameter IV_EVENT are as follows: INITIALIZE - Initialize form data. The field values returned from the infotype framework will be passed back. CHECK - Check form data. SAVE_DRAFT - Save the form as a draft for processing later. The form data is submitted to the backend. SEND - Submit the form data to the HCM P&F backend. APPROVE - Approve a workitem. The workitem is submitted to the backend for further processing based on the workflow. REJECT - Reject a workitem. The workitem is submitted to the backend. CONTINUE 202 SAP AG. All rights - reserved. Submit the form inspite of errors. RKT 3

32 Service Layer Details(2) FORWARD_TO_EXPERT - Forward the form to an expert for further processing in case of form errors. DELETE_DRAFT - Delete a draft workitem BACK_TO_USER - Send the workitem back to the user. BACK_TO_AUTHOR - Send the workitem back to the initiator WITHDRAW - Withdraw a process ADD_ATTACHMENT - Add an attachment. DELETE_ATTACHMENT - Delete an attachment which as already been attached. GET_ATTACHMENT - Get the list of attachments for a particular workitem. GET_LINK_LISTS - Get the list of link lists. GET_HISTORY - Get the previous processors of the process's workitems The typical sequence of events that must be passed to the function module during the execution of a process is as follows:. INITIALIZE 2. CHECK 3. User events 4. SEND 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 32

33 Summary You should now be able to Understand why an additional user interface is required. The positioning of the web dynpro ABAP based forms and the Adobe forms. Features possible on the webdynpro ABAP forms. How to configure a web dynpro ABAP based form. How to use the Design Time Tool to configure the form. How to Launch the Form form Employee and Manager role. 202 SAP AG. All rights reserved. RKT 33

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