Refer to the following page for a summary of all Workflow Nodes: RSA Governance & Lifecycle Workflow Nodes Summary.

Product Area: Workflows

Workflow Node: Start

Applies to Workflow Types: All (Requests, Reviews, Rules)

Time to apply: <5 minutes

Impact: Critical — every workflow requires exactly one Start Node. It initiates workflow execution and defines when and how subsequent nodes are triggered.

Purpose:

Start Node is the start delimiter for a workflow. It defines the entry point; the exact place where the workflow begins execution once triggered by an event such as a Create Request, Approval, or Fulfillment action.

Summary: 

The Start Node is the first and most essential node in any workflow. It marks where the workflow begins its execution. It ensures consistent workflow initialization and passes control to the next logical node (for example, Approvals, Decision, Activity, or Subprocess Node) in the process. If the Start Node is not configured properly, the workflow may not execute at all or may fail to pass variables correctly to subsequent nodes.

Usage:

All workflows must contain one and only one Start Node and it will Link to the first processing node (like Approvals Phase, Approval or Activity Node) 

General Notes/Benefits:

• Defines the entry conditions and initiate workflow execution.
• Node is easy to configure, mandatory for workflow initiation, and defines when and how the workflow starts.

Configuration:

Start nodes can be found under the Template Toolbar, in the Standard section on the left side panel. To add a new node to your workflow, click the desired node icon in the left panel, then double-click anywhere in the main workspace to place it.