πŸ“„ Execute Workflow

Execute Workflow

The Execute Workflow Step allows you to call and run another Workflow. This is useful for managing complex Workflows by dividing them into manageable parts and calling them through the Execute Workflow Step.


Functionality

  • Call and execute another Workflow inside a currently running Workflow
  • Manage complex Workflows by dividing them into smaller Workflows and executing them within this Step
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Most properties and parameters can be mapped using the following options:

  • Static Values: This includes Static Text, Date/Time, and True/False. Values for these should be manually defined.
  • Container or Step Export Parameter: Select a Container or an Output Parameter from previous Steps as the value.
  • Datasource Field: Select a field from SuccessFactors to use as the value.


Step Properties

Name
The name of the Step as it appears in the Workflow Editor. By default, this is set as Execute Workflow.
Description
A short description of the Step. By default, this is set as "Call another workflow."
Workflow Template
Select which Workflow to execute.


Input Parameters

Catalog Key
The key ID used when running this Step.
Language
The language to be used for this Step.
Containers from the Selected Workflow

Only shown when Workflow Template has a Workflow already defined.

Allows you to define the values of the Containers from the selected Workflow. These values will be used when the selected Workflow is executed.


Output Parameters

Output Parameters are the outputs produced by a Step, and can be used as variables for defining other Steps. Each Output Parameter contains the following information:

Parameter Name
The name of the Output Parameter.
Parameter Description
A short description of the Output Parameter. This is what appears when selecting values from a Container or Step Export Parameter.
Mandatory
If enabled, the Output Parameter will be set as required.


Error Handling

The Error Handling tab allows you to define the actions to be executed when an error occurs in this Step.

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Learn more about Error Handlers.


Step Delay

The Step Delay tab allows you to set a specific time for the Step to execute.

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Learn more about Scheduler.


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