To start a workflow using a transaction in 6.40 you need to do the following:

1. Define your workflow and note the number. Eg. WS 90100020
2. Note that your workflow must have a Start form defined. To define a start form go to the workflow builder and choose menu option Goto – Basic Data
   1. Click the start forms tab
   2. Click the new form icon to create a new form. Note that you need a structure defined as a container element that has import as a property in order to use the wizard to create the form for you. The wizard will bring all the fields from that structure onto the form. After it is created you can go and edit the form using the normal screen painter.
3. Now we need to create the transaction. Create a parameter transaction using SE93
   1. Use WF_START as the transaction
   2. Check “Skip initial screen” if you know the details of your parameters
   3. Enter default values for the following:

                                                               i.      GC_TASK = Workflow definition number. Eg. WS90100020

                                                             ii.      GC_PROGRAM = SAPLZ<defn as above>. Eg. SAPLZWS90100020

                                                            iii.      GN_SUBSCREEN = 0001

                                                           iv.      GC_CONTAINER_ELEMENT = You can leave blank