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title: Use a flow or subflow in SAP \(Outbound\)
description: A flow or subflow can be executed in SAP using the Workflow Studio. Follow these steps to run a flow or subflow.
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# Use a flow or subflow in SAP \(Outbound\)

A flow or subflow can be executed in SAP using the Workflow Studio. Follow these steps to run a flow or subflow.

## Before you begin

Role required:

-   sn\_fcms\_intg.admin - Write role
-   sn\_shop.procurement\_specialist, sn\_shop.shopper, sn\_fcms\_intg.admin - Read role

## About this task

\[Omitted video\] Description: Use an Outbound flow or subflow in SAP

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Process Automation** > **Workflow Studio**.

2.  From the Workflow Studio home page, select **Flows**.

3.  Look up the **Flow** name or **SAP** application name using the filter icon, and select **Apply**.

    For example, SAP ECC, or SAP S4 HANA Cloud, or SAP HANA OData

4.  Select the required flow from the list.

    For example, select **Create non-purchase order invoice** flow.

    \[Omitted image "sap-integration-invoice-flow.png"\] Alt text: Overview of the Create non purchase order invoice flow

5.  In the Trigger field, specify the time and interval at which you want to run the scheduled flow automatically.

    This flow subsequently triggers subflows to automate tasks. To customize the sample flow, copy it to the desired application scope.

    **Note:** Don’t modify the trigger condition.

    The flow or subflow gets executed.


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