Workflow is used to bring out more efficencies and transparencies in processes within SAP.

For example, a leave application by an employee using ESS needs to be sent to the employees direct supervisor/Manager for approval. Workflow can be used for this. If the manager does not approve leave within the specified TIME, certain events like escalation, notification etc can be initiated.
You can MAP many processes of SAP that involves the participation of many DIALOGUE users to be implemented using workflow.
There are many SAP Standard workflows that you can use or can be customised for specific use.
In SAP HR, you can have workflows for CATS Approval, Higher duties approval, contract extension, position change approval, etc. You can program the worflows to update the infotypes, etc.

Workflow is used to bring out more efficencies and transparencies in processes within SAP.

For example, a leave application by an employee using ESS needs to be sent to the employees direct supervisor/Manager for approval. Workflow can be used for this. If the manager does not approve leave within the specified time, certain events like escalation, notification etc can be initiated.
You can map many processes of SAP that involves the participation of many dialogue users to be implemented using workflow.
There are many SAP Standard workflows that you can use or can be customised for specific use.
In SAP HR, you can have workflows for CATS Approval, Higher duties approval, contract extension, position change approval, etc. You can program the worflows to update the infotypes, etc.