The workflow path for a request identifies the stages of workflow to be completed, the active stage for the request, the completion status of previous stages, and the approval count for the active stage. The workflow path enables all participating users to understand how long a request may take, how many approvals may be involved, and where a request is positioned in the overall approval process. The workflow path is automatically updated as users perform actions such as submit, approve, enrich, push back, or reject a request.
The workflow path for a request is determined by:
The workflow model specified for the request
The request items in the request
The hierarchy nodes associated with the request items
The workflow user groups and their access levels to the hierarchy nodes
The workflow stages configured for the workflow model
The current stage for a request
The status of each stage