In sales order processing, it is common to utilize both workflows and user event scripts to automate and streamline various tasks. However, a challenge arises when both the workflow and user event script need to be triggered in the Aftersubmit event, but the user event script must execute after the workflow is completed. In this article, we will explore potential solutions to handle this scenario effectively.
Solution:
By default, a workflow in the system cannot directly trigger a user event script. This limitation necessitates finding alternative approaches to ensure that the user event script executes after the workflow has completed its execution
There are two primary methods that can be employed to overcome the challenge of coordinating the execution of workflow and user event scripts. Let’s delve into each method in detail:
Method 1: Utilizing Workflow Action Scripts:
One approach is to identify the workflows responsible for updating the location information and create a workflow action script specifically designed to replicate the required integration. By incorporating this workflow action script into the workflow, it can be invoked at the desired stage, ensuring that it runs after the primary workflow has finished its execution. This way, you can coordinate the execution of the user event script and ensure it occurs after the workflow is complete.
Method 2: Implementing a Scheduled-Based Script (Map-Reduce):
Another viable option involves creating a scheduled-based script, commonly known as a map-reduce script, that runs at regular intervals, such as every 30 minutes. This script is designed to identify changes in the location information within a specified time frame, typically the past hour. By comparing the existing shipping cost with the newly calculated shipping cost, the script can determine if any updates have been made. If changes are detected, the user event script can be invoked to handle the updated information.