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3385383 - When multiple users work on same quote and Approval Process is triggered, Quote returns to previous workflow status

Symptom

On Quote 1.0, when there are multiple users working on the same quote, and one attempt to submit for approval, quote returns to previous Workflow Status instead of properly flowing through approval process. 

Environment

SAP Sales Cloud CPQ

Reproducing the Issue

  1. With User A, open a quote in Preparing Status
  2. With User B, open same quote
  3. User A submit quote for approval
  4. User B perform any action in the quote
  5. Check quote status and see it returning to Preparing.

Cause

Issue is being caused due to Parallel Work.

Resolution

Reported scenario should be avoided at all costs. 
Parallel Work is not supported by CPQ Quote 1.0 engine and it might cause unpredictable scenarios.

For more information on Parallel work, refer to these help documents:

See Also

3276042 - Parallel Work on Quote 1.0

Keywords

Quote 1.0, C4C, Integration, Parallel Work, Approval Process, Workflow, CPQ , KBA , CEC-SAL-CPQ , Sales Cloud CPQ , How To

Product

SAP CPQ 2023