Let's take a closer look at the 5 key terminology used in AME concepts:
1. Attribute
2. Conditions
3. Approver Group
4. Action Types
5. Rule
Let us understand each terminology in detail.
Attribute: Attribute refers to a column name extracted from a transaction.
Examples of attributes:
Requisition Total, Item Category, Transaction requestor Person ID, Invoice Amount... So.On.
Condition: Using attributes, if Condition are created.
If Requisition total > $1000
Approval Group: when additional approver are required for particular conditions and to specify a dynamic SQL query for Additional approval groups are created.
Action Types : Action types helps to understand the type of approval hierarchy followed for example: Supervisory Level or Approval - Group Chain of authority.
Rule: Rule are created with combination of Condition and Action type. For Example, if the following condition is true (If Requisition total > $1000) then following action type ( Follow Supervisory Level Hierarchy)