Assign one or more Supplier Data Manager (SDM) workflows to a Contributor Portal and define how far contributors can progress in each workflow. Contributors choose a workflow before uploading when the portal exposes more than one option.
This feature is in early access. Reach out to your Akeneo contact if you're interested in trying it out.
Before you start
- Your role must include the Manage contributor organizations permission.
- Create and configure the required workflows in Supplier Data Manager (SDM).
- Create the Contributor Portal in Akeneo PIM.
Assign an SDM workflow to a Contributor Portal
To connect a Contributor Portal to an SDM workflow:
- In Akeneo PIM, go to System > External access > Contributor Portals.
- Open the Contributor Portal.
- Open the General tab.
- Under Assigned SDM Workflows, select an SDM Workflow.
- Select the Last accessible step contributors can complete.
- Click Add to assign another SDM workflow when needed.
- Click Save.
Select File upload, no workflow steps as the Last accessible step when contributors only need to submit a file. For any other selection, contributors can access the SDM workflow until they reach the selected step.
The Assigned SDM Workflows section pairs each SDM Workflow with its Last accessible step and provides an Add button for another workflow.
Contributor workflow selection
When a Contributor Portal has one assigned SDM workflow, the upload page opens that workflow automatically. When a Contributor Portal has multiple assigned SDM workflows, contributors first see Upload your products and then choose the workflow that fits their submission.
The submission guidelines, accepted media configuration, workflow title and description shown on the Contributor Portal are configured in SDM.
Contributors select the workflow that fits their submission when the Contributor Portal has multiple linked workflows.