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Test workflow to run without need to create request item

Giri6 — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 23:16:33 GMT

I need to test the workflow. I have hardcoded data in runscript to start. Is it possible to test workflow without having to create a catalog item and assign workflow and then create RITM? Appreciate it. If not any shortcuts to test workflow to minimize steps as much as possible.

Re: Test workflow to run without need to create request item

AlokD6499012040 — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 23:20:41 GMT

Well we don't have such functionality to run a workflow without attaching to any record. However for the quick testing you can attach it to any catalog item and order the item from portal.

Re: Test workflow to run without need to create request item

AlokD6499012040 — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 23:24:13 GMT

Also, If you have only the run script activity in workflow and since you mentioned that you have hardcored the run script. Alternatively you can test the script im background scripts which would be more convenient way to test the script.... Please note that the current will not be working im background scripts since current picks up the current record object and its not present in background scripts execution.

Re: Test workflow to run without need to create request item

SW7 — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 23:32:35 GMT

Giri,

Have you looked into Automated Test Framework yet? if not I would recommend taking a look.

Kind regards

Steve

Re: Test workflow to run without need to create request item

MrMuhammad — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 23:38:18 GMT

You can use Workflow methods to associate workflow with existing RITM for testing. here is the sample code.

var wf = new Workflow();
var context = wf.startFlow(<sys_id_of_workflow>, GlideRecord Object, 'record operation'); //record operation could 'insert' | 'update' etc.

Here you can read through the documentation.

Workflow API

Please mark this ACCEPTED & HELPFUL if it helps.

Thanks & Regards,

Sharjeel

Re: Test workflow to run without need to create request item

Giri6 — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 19:26:11 GMT

Thanks. Cam I use this in fix script?. Do I need to create new GlideRecord for example sc_req_item everytime I run?

Re: Test workflow to run without need to create request item

MrMuhammad — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 19:38:39 GMT

Hi Giri,

Yeah. You can use it in any server side script i.e Fix script, background script, Business rule or Scheduled job etc. yes you need to create GlideRecord object for sc_req_item and pass it in the startFlow function as a second parameter.

Please mark this accepted and helpful if your question has been answered. Thanks!

Re: Test workflow to run without need to create request item

DirkRedeker — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 21:10:11 GMT

If you want to test scripts, that use a current record, you can "simulate" in Scripts Background, by just naming your GlideRecord variable as "current" an put the query to open it in front of the code.

Let me know if that answered your question and mark my answer as correct and helpful

BR Dirk

Re: Test workflow to run without need to create request item

MrMuhammad — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 00:38:57 GMT

Hey Giri,

It would be great if you mark my response as accepted and helpful if your question has been answered so that it can be added to answered list and others can be benefited by this. Happy Learning!

Thanks & Regards,

Sharjeel

Re: Test workflow to run without need to create request item

MrMuhammad — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 02:51:49 GMT

Hey Giri,

It would be great if you mark my response as accepted and helpful if your question has been answered so that it can be added to answered list and others can be benefited by this. Happy Learning!

Thanks & Regards,

Sharjeel

Re: Test workflow to run without need to create request item

DirkRedeker — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 11:19:58 GMT

Did you manage to solve your question?

If my answer solved your question, please mark my answer as correct/helpful.

Thanks & Have fun

Dirk

Re: Test workflow to run without need to create request item

jigil — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 22:59:14 GMT

Hi Giri,
I am also looking for test suite to test my workflow , could you please share which suite you are using to test workflow in service now