- Question.
- Are there any restrictions on the Business Process Definition?
- Answer.
- Yes, there are. There are upper limits of the number of BPMN icons or Data items.
On the Business Process Definition (Process Model definition), the maximum number has been set to the following items.
- The maximum number of BPMN icons available on a Process Diagram
- Swimlane： 50
- Event ⁄ Event ⁄ Gateway : 150 (altogether)
- The maximum number of Process Data Item : ：300
Beyond the maximum number (upper limit), you will not be able to place the icon or to define the data item.
Please consider about removing unnecessary items or dividing the Business Process, etc..
We believe that these limits are sufficient number in designing the Business Process, ordinarily. If you were likely to exceed the upper limit, there is a possibility that the business process definition is too complex or too large. And that could be a good opportunity for you to review the business operations and to improve the Business Process Definition! Please stare the Business Process carefully, once again.
Is the Business Process easy to understand also for your co-workers and newcomers besides for you?
P.S.
Of course, even if it does not reach the upper limit, be sure to review business processes on a regular basis.
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