Use a flow or subflow in SAP (Outbound)

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated June 11, 2026
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    • A flow or subflow can be executed in SAP using the Workflow Studio. Follow these steps to run a flow or subflow.

    Before you begin

    Role required:
    • sn_fcms_intg.admin - Write role
    • sn_shop.procurement_specialist, sn_shop.shopper, sn_fcms_intg.admin - Read role

    About this task

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > Process Automation > Workflow Studio.
    2. From the Workflow Studio home page, select Flows.
    3. Look up the Flow name or SAP application name using the filter icon, and select Apply.
      For example, SAP ECC, or SAP S4 HANA Cloud, or SAP HANA OData
    4. Select the required flow from the list.

      For example, select Create non-purchase order invoice flow.

      Figure 1. Create non-purchase order invoice flow
      Overview of the Create non purchase order invoice flow
    5. In the Trigger field, specify the time and interval at which you want to run the scheduled flow automatically.
      This flow subsequently triggers subflows to automate tasks. To customize the sample flow, copy it to the desired application scope.
      Note:
      Don’t modify the trigger condition.
      The flow or subflow gets executed.