EAAutomaticGenerateEntityFromEntityActionWithApproval

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Overview

Automatically generates related entities from source entities while respecting approval workflows. Initiates approval processes for generated entities when approval definitions exist.

When This Action Runs

Automatically on entity save/commit and delete operations. Runs without manual intervention (isAutomaticForced = true).

How It Works

  1. Checks approval definitions for target entity type
  2. Creates entities with draft/pending status if approvals required
  3. Initiates approval workflow when definitions exist
  4. Handles deletion using DeleteRelatedEntityAction for cleanup

Key Difference

Unlike standard automatic generation, this version:

  • Respects approval workflows instead of bypassing them
  • Creates entities in draft/pending status when approvals required
  • Initiates approval processes automatically
  • Provides controlled activation through authorization

Key Parameters

Inherits all parameters from EAAutomaticGenerateEntityFromEntityAction:

  • Target Type - Entity type to create (checked for approval definitions)
  • Finder SQL - Query to find existing entity
  • Field Map - Field mapping expressions
  • Parameters 4-10 - All parent action parameters apply

Database Tables Affected

  • Source/Target Entities - Generated with approval status consideration
  • ApprovalCase - Created when workflows initiated
  • ApprovalDefinition - Checked for workflow requirements

Important Warnings

⚠️ Approval Configuration

  • Target entity types must have approval definitions configured
  • Approval routing must be properly set up
  • Approvers need proper permissions

⚠️ Performance Impact

  • Approval initiation adds processing overhead
  • Generated entities may not be immediately active
  • More complex error handling required

Module: core

Full Class Name: com.namasoft.infor.domainbase.util.actions.EAAutomaticGenerateEntityFromEntityActionWithApproval