3653210 - Business partner creation does not initiate approval request despite "Default Approval Process for Business Partners" approval process is scoped

• Creating a new business partner in the Business Partner Data work center does not initiate an approval request.
• There is uncertainty about whether the term “business partner” is appropriate in this context.

SAP Business ByDesign

1. Navigate to the application and user management work center
2. Select the "Approval Process" sub view from Task Distribution View
3. Observe the "Default approval process for Business Partner Approval Request"

Confuses whether the approval process is for business partner creation

 The term "business partner" in this context may lead to confusion as it encompasses multiple roles, including supplier, customer, and service agent.

1. Business Partner creation doesn't initiate any approval
2. The term Business partner itself is a more comprehensive concept that encompasses different roles, including supplier, customer, service agent, and others, all within the same primary data framework.
3. A supplier is a specific role within the business partner concept that focuses on providing goods or services to the company which triggers approval through "Default Approval Process for Business Partners" approval process

• Business Partners | SAP Help Portal
• Suppliers Quick Guide | SAP Help Portal

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