Reports - how long it takes to approve PO

[Lina1]

I'm trying to figure out how to get a report that would demonstrate how long it takes to a approve a PO. It's one of the KPI's for our business. I am going through all standard reports but can't find anything similar to it. I would much appreciate insights on the matter

[Lina1]

Anyone? I would be surprised I'm the only one coming up with a question like that 

[PoojaKumatkar · Accepted solution]

Hi @Lina1 ,

Currently, there is no standard report available for Purchase Orders (POs). Additionally, from a backend configuration standpoint, PO approvals do not utilize the standard workflow framework. Approval process wise there is only 1 step approval required that is Purchase Order Processor approval. 

As a result, the workflow-related data objects required to calculate approval times are not available in the Cognos reporting database. Therefore, it is not technically feasible to determine or report on PO approval times using standard or custom Cognos reports.

If needed, you may raise a SAP Concur Support ticket to verify whether this requirement can be supported or achieved from their end.

If this answers your query, then please mark solution as accepted.

[KevinD]

@Lina1 actually, I don't recall this ever being asked. 🙂

Unfortunately, the Cognos Database doesn't track the dates when POs are approved, which is why the total time to approve cannot be calculated by a Cognos Report. 

The data objects in Cognos for Invoice are not as comprehensive as Expense, so getting an accurate calculation on the total time to approve the PO isn't possible.