Manual Decision Options Fields

These options appear when you select a manual decision step on the Configure Workflow step of the Workflow Configuration Wizard. They control basic step characteristics.

Duration

The amount of time that performers of tasks associated with the step have to complete them. If task performers do not complete their tasks on a step within the duration specified for that step, then the system notifies the workflow manager and task performers. It also marks the task as overdue. Step duration is independent of workflow duration.

Error Resolution

Specifies how the system handles errors on the step. Different types of steps support different error modes. There are two possible error modes:

Stop Workflow: When selected, any errors in the step automatically stop the workflow. The workflow log includes the sudden stop and the error that caused it.

Notify Manager: When selected, the workflow manager is notified of any errors in the step and assigned a task to determine how the workflow should proceed. The workflow does not continue until the workflow manager resolves the error.